PathMD Quizes, Cytology Cytology – 02 October 29, 2017 peferguson Make sure to subscribe to PathMD to stay up to date with new content and features!! 1. Within the laboratory, which of the following is true with regards to the Atypical Squamous Cells diagnosis rate?It should be diagnosed at a rate approximately 5 – 10 times that of Low Grade SILIt should not be diagnosed in the 2004 Bethesda System It should be diagnosed at approximately the same rate as High Grade SIL It should not exceed the diagnosis rate of Low Grade SILIt should not exceed 2 – 3 times the diagnosis rate of Low Grade SIL 2. Which of the following best characterizes endometrial cells examined on a pap smear: Approximately the same size as a neutrophil or an intermediate cell nucleasAll answers are correctApproximately the same size as a superficial cell nucleus Approximately the same size as an intermediate cell nucleus Approximately the same size as a neutrophil 3. The cells illustrated in the images below best illustrate which of the following: Cytology Set 2 Cytology Set 2Air drying artifact Low grade dysplasia High Grade dysplasia Navicular cells HSV infection 4. The cells illustrated in the image(s) below best illustrate which of the following: Cytology Set 2Low grade dysplasia Air drying artifact High Grade dysplasia Navicular cellsHSV infection 5. Which of the following is the best diagnosis for the process depicted by the images below: Cytology Set 2Squamous metaplasia Radiation changes RepairAdenocarcinomaSquamous cell carcinoma 6. The presence of Actinomyces in cervical cytology is often associated with which of the following:Radiation therapy Bacterial vaginosis IUD use HSV infectionSquamous intraepithelial lesion 7. All of the following can be accurately diagnosed on screening pap smear EXCEPT:Chlamydia infection Trichomonas infection Herpes infection All of the answers can be accurately diagnosed on pap smear Candida infection 8. Which of the following is the best diagnosis for the process depicted by the images below: Cytology Set 2 Cytology Set 2Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous metaplasia AdenocarcinomaRadiation changes Repair 9. All of the following are features of Trichomonas infection EXCEPT:Trichomonads are small and pear shaped Need an elevated pH to thrive Trichomonads often have red cytoplasmic granulesAll answers are correctUsually associated with Leptothrix bacteria 10. The cells illustrated in the image(s) below best illustrate which of the following: Cytology Set 2Low grade dysplasia Navicular cells Air drying artifact HSV infection High Grade dysplasia 11. To assess the ovarian function of a woman who has undergone a hysterectomy in the past, which of the following is the best method?None of the answers are correctGentle scrape of the lateral mid vaginal wall Vigorous scrape of the epithelium near the cervical os Gentle scrape of the epithelium near the cervical os Vigorous scrape of the lateral mid vaginal wall 12. The cells illustrated in images below best illustrate which of the following: Cytology Set 2Navicular cells Low grade dysplasia HSV infection Air drying artifact High Grade dysplasia Loading...