A Patient Asks When She Should Make an Appointment for Her

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient asks when she should make an appointment for her first Pap (Papanicolaou) test to screen for cervical cancer. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "There is no need for Pap tests until after you have become pregnant."
• B) "All women should have the first Pap test after reaching menarche."
• C) "All women should have the first Pap test after they are 19 years of age."
• D) "All women should have the first Pap test when they become sexually active or at age 21."

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment by psychological means, aiming to assist individuals understand and resolve their psychological issues.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques and environmental changes.

Psychotherapy

A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other mental health provider.

Transference

In psychotherapy, the process by which patients project feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto the therapist.