Exam 2: Prostate, Anus, Rectum

Question 1

When inspecting the Perianal Area What are considered abnormal findings?

Answer 1

Abnormal findings in the Perianal Area may include the appearance of;
Inflammation
Lesions or scars
Flabby skin sacs- indicate Hemmorrhoid
Shiny Blue Skin Sac- INdicate Thrombosed Hemmorrhoid
A Small round opening in the anal area or Fistula
*The appearance of fissure or hemorrhoids is abnormal.

Question 2

In an inspection of the Perianal Area what are indications of a Pilonidal Cyst?

Answer 2

Indications of a Pilonidal Cyst include;
Inflammation, Tenderness, Swelling, appearance of a tuft of hair, or a dimple at the tip of teh cocyx.

Question 3

in the Perianal Area what indicates Rectal Prolapse?

Answer 3

Rectal Prolapse is often indicated by a circular red doughnut of tissue.

Question 4

What are abnormal findings to look out for when palpating the Anus and Rectum?

Answer 4

Upon palpation of the Anus and Rectum be sure to note any;
Decreased tone
As well as increased tone that is accompanied by inflammtion, anxiety, and any tenderness of the Anus or Rectum.

Question 5

When might you suspect the prescence of a polyp in the Anus and Rectum?

Answer 5

Polyps are frequently described at a soft slighly moveable mass.

Question 6

A firm or hard mass with irrecuglar shape or rolled edges may indicate what?

Answer 6

CRC or Carcinoma.

Question 7

What are considered abnormal stools? And what might they indicate?

Answer 7

Some abnormal stool characteristics include;
Jelly like Mucus shreds that indicate inflammation
Bright Red Blood on the Stool Surface- indicates rectal bleeding.
Bright Red Blood Mixed in Stool-Indicates Colonic Bleeding
Black Tarry Stool (With Distinct Malodor)- INdicates upper GI Bleeding with blood partially ingested.