Approach to Patient, Office Gynecology, & Breast Disorders Flashcards
What are the usual complaints in gynecology?
Pelvic masses
Abnormal bleeding
Difficulty urinating
LMP and PMP are included in which parts of the History taking?
History of Present Illness and OB/Gyne history
Where should caesarian section be included in the History Taking?
OB/Gyne history
Mean duration of the normal regular cycle?
28 ± 7 days or 21 to 35 days
Pertains to the number of pregnancies regardless of the pregnancy outcomes
Gravidity
Parity pertains to the number of pregnancies which reached the age of viability which is:
20 weeks
Age of Gestation of a preterm baby
<37 weeks
Criteria for abortion
<20 weeks
<500 g
<25 cm
T/F: Ectopic Pregnancy and Blighted ovum are part of the count for abortion
true
Gynecologic Physical Examination should begin with a general evaluation of the patient’s:
appearance and affect
T/F: HEENT is not usually performed in Gynecologic PE
True
What vital measurement is routinely done in PE of postmenopausal women to document evidence of osteoporosis?
height
When is the timing of BSE in menstruating women?
7-10 days following onset of menstruation
When is the timing of BSE in postmenopausal women?
Same calendar day of each month
What are the things to look for during BSE Inspection?
ConSROD
- Contour
- Swelling
- Retractions or Dimpling
- Orange Peeling (Inflammatory Breast CA)
- Direction of the nipple
What are the four steps to inspect the breast?
SOHL
- arms at SIDE
- arms OVERHEAD
- hands on HIPS pressing firmly to flex the muscle
- Leaning forward
Technique that increases tactile sensation during palpation on BSE
Wet technique
Which fingers are used during palpation on BSE?
flat pads of 2nd, 3rd, 4th fingers
What are the 3 methods of palpating in BSE?
Wedge method (Radial/Hands of the Clock)
Vertical Strip (Linear) method
Rotary (Spiral/Circular) Method
What is commonly implied by a hypoactive bowel sound?
ileus caused by peritoneal irritation
What is commonly implied by a hyperactive bowel sound?
Intrinsic irritation of the bowel or partial or complete bowel obstruction
What is commonly implied by a localized percussion tenderness of the abdomen?
peritoneal inflammation
Which part of the Gynecologic Exam checks for varicosities and edema?
Examination of Extremities
T/F: Annual screening of the pelvis for asymptomatic, non-pregnant adult women is found to be very beneficial
False: annual pelvic screening do not offer benefit and can cause harm
What is the position during pelvic examination?
Dorsal Lithotomy Position
What is the normal or common pattern of pubic hair for females (Female Escutcheon)?
Inverted triangle over the mons pubis
What is the escutcheon pattern that may indicate androgen activity or neoplastic growth in reproductive organs in female patient?
Diamond pattern or Male escutcheon pattern
What is the anatomical focal point of support for the perineum?
Perineal body
This pertains to the prolapse of the bladder into the vaginal wall
Vaginal cystocele
This pertains to a cystocele combined with distal prolapse of the urethra with or without associated urethral hypermobility
Cystourethrocele
T/F: bladder should be empty during Speculum Exam
True
When should one collect urine in relation to a speculum exam if there is suspected UTI
Prior to the exam
What is the technique used in performing a Pap Smear
3-cotton pledget technique
What is the manner of insertion of the speculum to avoid the urethra and rectum during examination?
diagonal
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Soft Consistency
Multiparous Cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Opening is minimal or almost closed/round or oval
Nulliparous cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
(+) Healed stellate lacerations
Multiparous cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Round external os
Nulliparous cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Somewhat hard
Nulliparous cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Opening is slit-like
Multiparous cervix
Choose between Nulliparous and Multiparous Cervix:
Pink and without lesions
Nulliparous cervix
T/F: The bimanual (internal) gynecologic exam is usually done in pregnant or non-pregnant women
True
Which fingers are placed within the vagina during bimanual gyne examination?
Index and middle fingers of the dominant hand
Palpation of which anatomical location during bimanual exam can help in determining the location of female reproductive organs?
fornix
The adnexa can be located during bimanual exam by palpating:
the posterior fornix
What is the normal ovary size
3 x 2 cm
Which structures are palpated for nodularity during Rectovaginal Exam?
Rectovaginal septum
Uterosacral ligaments
A patient should abstain from sexual intercourse within ___ hours after pap smear
24 hours
T/F: Pap Smear should not be conducted when the patient is on her menstrual period
True
T/F: Pap Smear is contraindicated during pregnancy
False