1. Which of the following is not a component of a

comprehensive assessment of the female genitalia?

a) External examination

b) Assessment of vaginal discharge

c) Bi-manual examination

d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance

Answer: d) Measurement of pubic symphysis distance

Rationale: A comprehensive assessment of the female

genitalia involves external examination, assessment of

vaginal discharge, and bi-manual examination.

Measurement of pubic symphysis distance is not directly

related to the assessment of female genitalia.

2. During external examination of the female genitalia,

what should the nurse assess for?

a) Presence of varicosities

b) Size and shape of the clitoris

c) Location of the cervix

d) Color of the hymen

Answer: a) Presence of varicosities

Rationale: During external examination, the nurse should

assess for any signs of varicosities, abnormalities of the

labia majora and minora, as well as the perineum. Size and

shape of the clitoris, location of the cervix, and color of the

hymen are not assessed during external examination.