Anus & Rectum

Question 1

Questions

Answer 1

Change in bowel patterns? Constipation? Diarrhea?
Color of stool? Blood in?
Laxatives/Stool Softeners?

Question 2

Physical examination of this area requires…

Answer 2

Sensitivity to client’s dignity

Question 3

Place client in the…

Answer 3

Left lateral Sim’s position

Question 4

Reddened, swollen or dimpled area covered by a small amount of hair suggest:

Answer 4

Pilondial Sinus

Question 5

Tenderness in anus suggests (3)

Answer 5

Hemorrhoids, Fissure or Fistula

Question 6

In the rectum these are considered abnormal (4)

Answer 6

Hardness
Lumps
Nodules
Irregularities

Question 7

They suggest: (3)

Answer 7

Cancer
Scarring
Polyps

Question 8

To palpate the prostate we palpate the:

Answer 8

Anterior surface, towards umbilicus

Question 9

A normal prostate is (3)

Answer 9

Rubbery
Non-tender
Two lobes seperated by sulcus, 2.5cm long

Question 10

Swollen & Tender prostates suggests:

Answer 10

Prostatitis

Question 11

Enlarged, firm, slightly elastic prostate suggests:

Answer 11

BPH - Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Question 12

Color of stool suggesting abnormality:

Answer 12

Black, Bloody, Tan or Yellow