Chapter 15: Vaginal Secretions

Chapter 15: Vaginal Secretions

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is the most likely reason a physician would collect vaginal fluid for analysis?
2. Preeclampsia
3. Vaginitis
4. Pregnancy testing
5. As part of a police rape kit for sexual assault

ANS: B

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 1

TOP: Physiology

2. Which of the following vaginitis conditions is of a noninfectious origin?
3. Chemical irritation
4. Bacterial vaginitis
5. Trichomoniasis
6. Candidiasis

ANS: A

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 1

TOP: Physiology

3. A vaginal secretion collection can be performed to help for all of the following except:
4. Determine causative agent
5. Avoid reinfection
6. Prevent pregnancy
7. Provide a basis for treatment

ANS: C

DIF: Level 2

OBJ: 1

TOP: Physiology

4. Vaginal secretion collection kits are specific for which of the following?
5. Temperature in which they must be used
6. Pricing for the medical practice
7. For the organism sought
8. For left- or right-handed medical personnel

ANS: C

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 2

TOP: Specimen collection

5. Which of the following specimen handling combinations is incorrect?
6. Trichomonas: room temperature
7. N. gonorrhoeae: room temperature
8. Herpes simplex virus (HSV): room temperature
9. C. trachomatis: refrigerated

ANS: C

DIF: Level 1

OBJ: 2

TOP: Specimen collection