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Reproductive Health Exam

1. What is the purpose of Hysterosalpingo-contrast Sonography?

A. Check a woman's tubes and is done with an X-ray and dye test called a hysterosalpingogram
B. Detect Human Chorionic Gonadotrophic hormone (HCG) in urine or whole blood.
C. Diagnose ovarian cancer using MRI technology.
D. Detect cancer cells in the cervix.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Hysterosalpingo-contrast Sonography is a test used to check a woman's fallopian tubes with an X-ray and dye test called a hysterosalpingogram. This test is specifically designed to evaluate the patency of the fallopian tubes and the uterine cavity. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the purpose of Hysterosalpingo-contrast Sonography.

2. What does Bidder's canal receive?

A. Eggs
B. Sperms
C. Ammonia
D. Oxygenated blood

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Bidder's canal is a part of the male reproductive system and receives sperm from the testes. The other choices are incorrect because Bidder's canal is not associated with receiving eggs, ammonia, or oxygenated blood.

3. Practices such as female genital mutilation and unsafe male circumcision are categorized as:

A. Harmful traditional practices
B. Encouraged in rural Zambia
C. Recommended in modern surgery and IRH
D. Safer sex practices

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Practices like female genital mutilation and unsafe male circumcision are considered harmful traditional practices due to the physical and psychological harm they cause. Choice A is correct as these practices are not safe or recommended. Choice B is incorrect, as harmful traditional practices are not encouraged anywhere. Choice C is incorrect as modern surgery and organizations like IRH aim to eliminate such practices, not recommend them. Choice D is incorrect as these practices are not related to safer sex practices but rather harmful practices that need to be eradicated.

4. Which part of the female reproductive system remains blocked after tubectomy?

A. Fallopian tube
B. Cervix
C. Uterine cavity
D. None

Correct answer: A

Rationale: After a tubectomy procedure, the Fallopian tube remains blocked. This is the correct answer because tubectomy involves the surgical blocking or sealing of the Fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus, thus preventing pregnancy. Choice B, the cervix, is incorrect as it is not blocked during a tubectomy. Choice C, the uterine cavity, is also incorrect as the procedure does not involve blocking this part of the reproductive system. Choice D, none, is incorrect as the purpose of tubectomy is to block the Fallopian tubes.

5. Appropriate Technologies and Skills involve:

A. Selecting technologies according to universal standards.
B. Ensuring a doctor is present at the service-providing facility.
C. Requiring that health care providers are nurses.
D. Selecting technologies that are easy to use but not necessarily effective.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'Selecting technologies according to universal standards.' Appropriate technologies and skills involve choosing tools and methods based on universal standards to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Choice B is incorrect because the presence of a doctor is not necessarily a defining factor for appropriate technologies and skills. Choice C is incorrect as appropriate technologies are not limited to being utilized only by nurses. Choice D is incorrect as the focus should be on selecting technologies that are both easy to use and effective, not one or the other.