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PAP SMEAR
TEST
CONTENT:
• Introduction
• Purposes
• When to do this?
• Equipment's
• Preparation
• Procedure
• Interpretation
• Health education
INTRODUCTION
• A PAP smear(also called as Pap test) is a screening
test for cervical cancer.
• It tests for the presence of precancerous or
cancerous cells on the cervix.
• During a Pap smear, a healthcare provider collects
a sample of cells from the cervix, which is the
lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
PURPOSES:
• To detect early cancer of the cervix.
• To determine estrogen activity related to
menopause or endocrine abnormalities.
WHEN TO DO PAP SMEAR?
• All women have initial pap smear test no
later than 21 years old.
• 3 years after onset of sexual intercourse.
• After initial test, have annually or biannually
• After age 30, because screened for 2-3
years unless has high factor
developing cervical smear.
NEEDED EQUIPMENTS:
• Vulva swabbing set
• Vaginal speculum
• Mask
• Torch light
• Perineal drapes
CONTD….
• Sterile glove
• Cytobrush
• KY jelly
• Swab sticks for HVS
• Specimen form
Vaginal Speculum
CYTOBRUSH
Ayer's spatula
KY jelly
PREPARATION BEFORE:
•Nurses should advice patient to make an
appointment other than during
menstruation.
•Before appointment:
Avoid intercourse for 2 days.
Refrain from douching for 1 day
Cease the use of vaginal medication for
at least 48 hours.
PRE PROCEDURE
• Inform and explain the procedure to the
patient.
• Avoid patient to void.
• Provide privacy.
• Assistant position lithotomy to her on
examination table.
• Drape patient permit minimal exposure.
DURING PROCEDURE
• Explaining the procedure as needed.
• Encourage patient to take deep breaths- help the
pelvic muscles relax
• Give support to the patient.
• Assist Dr. In doing PAP smear.
• Help to open the set.
• Help to focus on torch light to perineal area of the
patient.
Insertion
of
speculum
POST PROCEDURE:
• Observe any discharge from the vagina
• Perineal care as needed.
• Assist patient for dorsal recumbent /
lithotomy position or
• Documentation
• send the form to the laboratory.
INTERPRETATION OF THE
TEST:
• Normal: negative means there is no
identifiable infections.
• Low-grade changes: frequently due
to infection due to HPV, which in some
instances can be risk for a cervical cancer.
• High-grade changes: a very typical cells that
results in cancer.
• Cancer: cancer is an evident and requires
immediate attention.
HEALTH EDUCATION
• Tell the patient to inform any excessive
bleeding after the procedure (a little bit
bleeding is normal)
• Instruct the patient to follow up at least
annually or biannually.(depends on the
result).
PAP smear.pptx

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PAP smear.pptx

  • 1.
  • 3. CONTENT: • Introduction • Purposes • When to do this? • Equipment's • Preparation • Procedure • Interpretation • Health education
  • 4. INTRODUCTION • A PAP smear(also called as Pap test) is a screening test for cervical cancer. • It tests for the presence of precancerous or cancerous cells on the cervix. • During a Pap smear, a healthcare provider collects a sample of cells from the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
  • 5. PURPOSES: • To detect early cancer of the cervix. • To determine estrogen activity related to menopause or endocrine abnormalities.
  • 6. WHEN TO DO PAP SMEAR? • All women have initial pap smear test no later than 21 years old. • 3 years after onset of sexual intercourse. • After initial test, have annually or biannually • After age 30, because screened for 2-3 years unless has high factor developing cervical smear.
  • 7. NEEDED EQUIPMENTS: • Vulva swabbing set • Vaginal speculum • Mask • Torch light • Perineal drapes
  • 8. CONTD…. • Sterile glove • Cytobrush • KY jelly • Swab sticks for HVS • Specimen form
  • 13.
  • 14. PREPARATION BEFORE: •Nurses should advice patient to make an appointment other than during menstruation. •Before appointment: Avoid intercourse for 2 days. Refrain from douching for 1 day Cease the use of vaginal medication for at least 48 hours.
  • 15. PRE PROCEDURE • Inform and explain the procedure to the patient. • Avoid patient to void. • Provide privacy. • Assistant position lithotomy to her on examination table. • Drape patient permit minimal exposure.
  • 16. DURING PROCEDURE • Explaining the procedure as needed. • Encourage patient to take deep breaths- help the pelvic muscles relax • Give support to the patient. • Assist Dr. In doing PAP smear. • Help to open the set. • Help to focus on torch light to perineal area of the patient.
  • 18.
  • 19.
  • 20. POST PROCEDURE: • Observe any discharge from the vagina • Perineal care as needed. • Assist patient for dorsal recumbent / lithotomy position or • Documentation • send the form to the laboratory.
  • 21.
  • 22. INTERPRETATION OF THE TEST: • Normal: negative means there is no identifiable infections. • Low-grade changes: frequently due to infection due to HPV, which in some instances can be risk for a cervical cancer. • High-grade changes: a very typical cells that results in cancer. • Cancer: cancer is an evident and requires immediate attention.
  • 23. HEALTH EDUCATION • Tell the patient to inform any excessive bleeding after the procedure (a little bit bleeding is normal) • Instruct the patient to follow up at least annually or biannually.(depends on the result).