Pap smears, when should you get the first one?
21 & every 3 years if its normal
what is considered menopause?
12 months
2 sets of cycles in the ovarian
4 in the menstrual cycle
(T/F)
TRUE
Someone who's getting a pap smear; put them in lithotomy position
(T/F)
TRUE
Someone who's been postmenopausal for years and starts bleeding, what do you do?
call doctor
what happens with lymphoid removal
lymphedema
what is important to know?
limb alert band
-elevate & exercise
pelvic exams, how often do you get them done?
once a year
breast tissue
very vascular, watch for bleeding AFTER double vasectomy
oophorectomy
removal of ovaries
Any removal of any reproductive system can throw you into what?
menopause
elderly women vaginal bleeding
sign of cancer
internal female reproductive system consists of ?
uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
menopause can be surgically initiated
(T/F)
TRUE
Pelvic relaxation syndrome
bladder can fall through
lumpectomy from the breast, at high risk for what?
depression
permanent contraceptive for male
vasectomy
female
hysterectomy- tubal vigation
menarche
first period
primary dymennorrhea
6-12 months after first period
what can cause secondary dymennorrhea
pelvic pathology
mittleschmertz
pain with ovulation
repeated pregnancy lost
toxic agents, abnormalities
warning signs of ovarian cancer
abdominal pain, frequent urination, toxic shock
hands and feet peel
s/s of toxic shock
risk factors for cervical cancer
early age sex and multiple partners
decreased estrogen
the vagina dries out
cannot delegate nursing assessments
(t/f)
true
pms
irritability, mood swings, bloating
age related changes post menopause
decreased bone mass, atrafe to the uterus
BRCA 1 AND BRCA 2
BREAST CANCER AND INHERITIED
RECTACIL
bladder will start to fall out
s/s- rectal pressure
ph in vagina
protects from infection
PCMS
blood sugar goes high
uterian prolapse
keggals and pessary
-non surgical treatment
(T/F)
toxic shock comes from tamposn
true
breast checks a week after period
(t/f)
true
medication for osteoporosis
Flosamax
-sit up for 30 minutes