In Scenario Action #1, which action involves a cervix exam?

In Scenario Action #1, which action involves a cervix exam?

• A. Monitor B-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels.
• B. Educate the client regarding a transvaginal ultrasound.
• C. Assist with a speculum examination of the client's cervix.
• D. Monitor the client's complete blood count (CBC).

Answer: (C)

Direct visualization of the cervix is done with a speculum. Assisting with a speculum examination of the cervix is the action that directly involves inspecting the cervix, as the speculum gently opens the vaginal walls to allow the cervix to be seen and sometimes sampled. The other options are blood tests or imaging that do not involve examining the cervix itself (hCG monitoring and CBC are blood tests; a transvaginal ultrasound is imaging with a probe).

Direct visualization of the cervix is done with a speculum. Assisting with a speculum examination of the cervix is the action that directly involves inspecting the cervix, as the speculum gently opens the vaginal walls to allow the cervix to be seen and sometimes sampled. The other options are blood tests or imaging that do not involve examining the cervix itself (hCG monitoring and CBC are blood tests; a transvaginal ultrasound is imaging with a probe).