Question

A nurse prepares a client for a gynecological examination. The nurse explains that the physician will perform a pelvis examination and will obtain a Pap smear. The nurse explains the Pap smear is:

A. A test for ovarian function
B. A screening test for cervical cancer
C. A test for hormonal imbalances
D. A diagnostic test for endometrial abnormalities

Answer 1

A Pap smear is a common medical test used to screen for cervical cancer by examining cells from the cervix for any changes. It is performed by a cytotechnologist in a lab.

Step-by-step explanation:

A Pap smear is a common medical test in which a small sample of cells are taken from the uterine cervix of a patient and sent to a medical lab. A professional called a cytotechnologist then stains the cells and examines them for any changes that could indicate cervical cancer or a microbial infection. A Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer, making option B the correct answer.