An 18-Year-Old Visits the Health Clinic for a Routine Check-Up

question 5

Multiple Choice

An 18-year-old visits the health clinic for a routine check-up. To determine whether a Pap test is needed, which question should the nurse ask?

• A) "How old were you when your menstrual periods started?"
• B) "Do you have any pain or cramping with your menstrual periods?"
• C) "Have you ever had sexual intercourse?"
• D) "Do you use any illegal substances?"

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Definitions:

Six-Sigma

A statistical-based methodology aimed at improving business processes by reducing the probability of defects to as close to zero as possible.

Statistical Measure

A quantitative value derived from a sample or population, representing characteristics such as mean, median, or standard deviation.

Errors

Differences between observed values and the true values in data collection, analysis, or estimation.

Defects

Imperfections or faults in a product or process that deviate from desired specifications or standards.