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•What does VIA stand for in the context of cervical cancer screening?

• Visual Inspection with Alcohol

• Vaginal Inspection Assessment

• Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid

• Vaginal and Abdominal Inspection

How is the VIA test performed?

• Using a microscope to examine cervical cells

• Applying 5% acetic acid to the cervix and observing for changes

• Drawing blood to detect HPV

• Using ultrasound to examine the cervix

A positive VIA result is indicated by:

• No visible change after applying acetic acid

• Cervix becoming very red

• White patches appearing on the cervix after applying acetic acid

• Presence of vaginal bleeding

The ideal age to begin cervical cancer screening with VIA is:

• After menopause

• When a woman becomes sexually active

• After 40 years old

• During the first pregnancy

What is the primary purpose of cervical cancer screening?

• To treat cervical cancer

• To identify family history of cancer

• To detect early precancerous changes in the cervix

• To assess a woman’s fertility level

How long should you wait after applying acetic acid to observe the result?

• 1 minute

• 5 seconds

• 30 seconds to 1 minute

• 10 minutes

VIA screening can be performed by:

• Only gynecologists

• Doctors and trained healthcare workers

• The patient herself at home

• Only in hospital laboratories

If the VIA result is positive, the next appropriate step is to

• Wait until symptoms appear

• Prescribe antibiotics

• Refer for further testing such as Pap smear or biopsy

• Proceed with immediate cervical surgery

One advantage of VIA compared to other screening methods is that it is:

• More expensive but more accurate

• Not possible at primary healthcare centers

• Inexpensive, fast, and requires no lab equipment

• Required every month

VIA screening is generally recommended every:

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 1–3 years depending on previous results

• Once in a lifetime