Chapter 2: Gynecological Exam Flashcards
What is the goal of a Gynecological Exam?
Assess patient’s health, early diagnosis and treatment of problems associated with a female’s reproductive organs.
What is the first part of the Gynecological exam?
Breast examination.
What is the second part of the Gynecological exam?
Examination of external genitalia (labia minor, labia major, urinary meatus, clitoris and Bartholin glands)
What is the third part of the Gynecological exam?
Pelvic examination (cervix, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries).
What is the fourth part of the Gynecological exam?
Rectal examination.
What is the MA role in a Gynecological Exam?
Set up the Mayo Stand (instrument tray) with instruments and supplies that the provider will use.
What does the first instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Disposable gloves.
What does the second instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Speculum (disposable or reusable)/
What does the third instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Lubricating jelly.
What does the fourth instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Pap test supplies.
What does the fifth instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Hemoccult slides and developer for checking blood in the stool.
What does the sixth instrument the provider will use for the exam and Pap test?
Tissues.
The medical assistant should prepare the patient for the exam by instructing the patient to?
Empty their bladder so the examination is more comfortable while also providing a urine specimen for testing.
When assisting the patient in donning the gown, it should be?
Opening in the front and keep the patient warm and appropriately draped to maintain privacy and help reduce anxiety.
What does the MA should let the patient know?
What to expect, answer all questions and any concerns.
