Chapter 18: Female Genitalia

Chapter 18: Female Genitalia

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Posteriorly, the labia minora meet as two ridges that fuse to form the:

ANS:  A

The labia minora join posteriorly to form the fourchette.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 417

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

2. A cervical polyp usually appears as a:

ANS:  B

Cervical polyps are bright red, soft, and fragile. They usually protrude from the endocervical canal.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   p. 431

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

3. Which structure is located posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice?

ANS:  D

Bartholin glands are found posteriorly on each side of the vaginal orifice.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 417

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

4. During sexual excitement, how is the vaginal introitus lubricated?

ANS:  A

The Bartholin glands secrete mucus into the introitus for lubrication during sexual stimulation.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 417

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation

5. The vaginal mucosa of a woman of childbearing years should appear:

ANS:  D

Between puberty and menopause, the vagina is transversely rugated; after menopause, it loses its rugation.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   p. 418

OBJ:   Nursing process—assessment          MSC:  Physiologic Integrity: Physiologic Adaptation