AST Surgical Technologist Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope?

Laparoscopy
Colposcopy
Hysteroscopy
Pelvic exam

The correct answer is: Colposcopy

The examination of the cervix using a binocular microscope is specifically referred to as colposcopy. This procedure allows healthcare providers to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva for signs of disease or abnormalities, particularly following an abnormal Pap smear result. During a colposcopy, the provider uses a colposcope, which is a specialized microscope designed for this purpose, to magnify and illuminate the tissues, making it possible to identify precancerous lesions or other conditions that require further investigation or treatment. In contrast, laparoscopy involves a camera inserted into the abdomen for viewing internal organs, and hysteroscopy examines the inside of the uterus using a hysteroscope. A pelvic exam encompasses a broader assessment of the female reproductive organs, which may include visual inspection as well, but does not specifically utilize a binocular microscope for cervix examination. Thus, the specificity of the colposcopy procedure to examine the cervix is the defining factor in its correct identification.