WorksheetsPap Smear Quiz
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following best describes the main goal of a Pap smear?
To identify bacterial infections of the cervix
To detect early malignant tumors of the uterus
To screen for precancerous and cancerous changes in cervical cells
To evaluate hormonal status during menstrual cycle
To detect endometrial hyperplasia
Which of the following is the most appropriate reason to postpone a Pap smear?
Nulliparity
Pregnancy
Heavy menstrual bleeding
History of cesarean section
Postmenopausal state
Which instrument is used to collect the ectocervical sample during a Pap smear?
Endocervical brush
Ayre’s spatula
Cotton swab
Cytobrush
Glass pipette
After applying 3–5% acetic acid during VIA, which finding indicates a positive result?
Cervix remains pink and uniform
Thin translucent whitening
Chalky white area with distinct margins at transformation zone
Red, inflamed area near external os
Diffuse patchy discoloration without borders
Why must the Pap smear sample be immediately fixed after smearing on the slide?
To enhance the staining contrast
To prevent cell distortion from air-drying
To allow bacterial culture
To reduce mucus content
To dissolve lipid debris
What is the main advantage of VIA compared to Pap smear in low-resource settings?
It requires an experienced cytologist
It provides immediate results
It is more specific but less sensitive
It needs expensive laboratory equipment
It can only detect invasive cancer
Which of the following women should not undergo VIA screening?
28-year-old non-pregnant woman
35-year-old postpartum woman 3 months after delivery
22-year-old virgin
45-year-old with mild cervicitis
50-year-old menopausal woman
