CHAPTER 14 Women’s Health^531
Before the test—Explain to patient that she must avoid using lotions, powders and
deodorants the day of the tests.
Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear
This test is a screening test for cervical cancer. During the test the doctor takes a
sample of cells from the cervix and sends the sample to a laboratory which then
checks the sample for changes in the cervical cells.
Rhesus (Rh) Factor
This is a serum test used to check for the presence of a protein, Rh D antigen, on
the surface of the red blood cells. It is used to assess for blood compatibility
between mother and fetus. This is a nonfasting test.
Semen Analysis
This test evaluates the male aspect of a couple’s inability to conceive. The patient
must abstain from sex for 2 days and then collect a specimen, which is then micro-
scopically evaluated for volume, sperm motility and count. The specimen must be
delivered to the lab within one hour of collection.
Quiz
- Which of the following is a definitive sign of pregnancy?
(a) Amenorrhea.
(b) Positive hCG.
(c) Morning sickness.
(d) Fetal heart sounds. - The third stage of labor is when:
(a) contractions reach their peak.
(b) the head is visible.
(c) the water breaks.
(d) the placenta is delivered.