Sally Tipoke, Age 17, Is Scheduled for Her First Pap

question 37

Multiple Choice

Sally Tipoke, age 17, is scheduled for her first Pap test today. She appears anxious and scared. Choose the medical assistant's most appropriate statement.

• A) "There's no need to worry about the test. Dr. Smith never hurts anyone."
• B) "You look worried about the exam. Can I answer any questions?"
• C) "If you just think about something positive, it will be over before you know it."
• D) "Dr. Smith expects you to stay still during the exam."

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Definitions:

Microspore Mother Cell

A specialized cell in plants that undergoes meiosis to produce four microspores, eventually giving rise to male gametophytes or pollen grains.

Sporophyte

The diploid multicellular stage in the life cycle of a plant or alga that produces spores through meiosis.

Gametophyte

The sexual phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes, or sex cells, by mitosis.

Alternation of Generations

A reproductive cycle of certain plants and algae that alternates between a sexual phase (gametophyte) and an asexual phase (sporophyte).