Exam 4: Male GU Flashcards
Soft, pointed fleshy papules that occur on the genitalia and are caused by HPV
Condylomata acuminata
Undescended testes
Cryptorchidism
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
Cystitis
Structure composed of coiled ducts located over the superior and posterior surface of the testes, which stores sperm
Epididymis
Congenital defect in which urethra opens on the dorsal/upper side of the penis instead of at the tip
Epispadias
Congenital defect in which urethra opens on the dorsal/upper side of the penis instead of at the tip
Epispadias
Weak spot in abdominal muscle wall usually in area of inguinal canal or femoral canal through which a lopp of bowel may protrude
Hernia
A sexually transmitted infection characterized by clusters of small painful vesicles caused by a virus
Herpes genitalis
Cystic fluid in tunica vaginalis surrounding testis
Hydrocele
Acute inflammation of testis, usually associated with mumps
Orchitis
Foreskin is retracted and fixed behind the glans penis
Paraphimosis
Congenital defect in which urethral opens on the ventral/underside of penis rather than at the tip
Hypospadias
Nontender, hard plaques on the surface of the penis, associated with painful bending of penis during erection
Peyronie disease
Foreskin is advanced and tightly fixed over the glans penis
Phimosis
Foreskin/the hood or flap of the skin over the glans penis that often is surgically removed after birth by circumcision
Prepuce
Prolonged pain erection of penis without sexual desire
Priapism
Collection of vas deferens, blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves that ascends along the testis and through the inguinal canal into the abdomen
Spermatic cord
Collection of vas deferens, blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves that ascends along the testis and through the inguinal canal into the abdomen
Spermatic cord
Sudden twisting of spermatic cord, a surgical emergency
Torsion
Dilated tortuous varicose veins in the spermatic cord
Varicocele
Duct carrying sperm from the epididymis through the abdomen and then into the urethra
Vas deferens
Duct carrying sperm from the epididymis through the abdomen and then into the urethra
Vas deferens
This is a continuation of the ab wall
Contains rugae and the cremaster muscle
Its a loose but protective sac
Scrotum
This pulls your testicles up when you are cold and allows them to hang lower when warm
Cremaster muscle
This pulls your testicles up when you are cold and allows them to hang lower when warm
Cremaster muscle
These are suspended by the spermatic cord
The place of sperm production
Solid oval shape
Left is usually lower
Testes
The lymphatics of the penis/scrotal surface drain into..
inguinal lymph nodes
The lymphatics of the testes drain into..
the abdomen
The lymphatics of the testes drain into..
the abdomen
What are some results of aging in men
Stay fertile Sperm production decreases in middle age Testosterone decreases Less pubic hair Penis can become smaller Scrotum becomes more pendulous (hangs down lower)
What are some results of aging in men
Stay fertile Sperm production decreases in middle age Testosterone decreases Less pubic hair Penis can become smaller Scrotum becomes more pendulous (hangs down lower)
Sexual changes that can occur in males
Slower to get an erection
Shorter ejaculation
Sexual changes that can occur in males
Slower to get an erection
Shorter ejaculation
Meds for HTN, depression, and anxiety Losing a spouse Work, marriage, or family conflicts Alcohol Less privacy (maybe in a hospital) Poor nutrition may all cause...
Reduced sexual activity
Why is circumcision a good thing
It reduces your risk of STIs like syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes and warts
It also reduces HIV risk by 53%
Why is circumcision a good thing
It reduces your risk of STIs like syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes and warts
It also reduces HIV risk by 53%
Pain or burning with urination
Dysuria
What subjective data should you ask about the penis
Pain or lesion?
What subjective data should you ask about the scrotum
Swelling, lumps, change in size, hernias?
Do you do self testicular exams?
What subjective data should you ask about the scrotum
Swelling, lumps, change in size, hernias?
Do you do self testicular exams monthly?
What subjective data should you ask about the scrotum
Swelling, lumps, change in size, hernias?
Do you do self testicular exams monthly?
How should a male be positioned for a testicular/penis exam
Draped, standing, with his underwear down
**Dont have cold hands
How should the penis look
Hairless
Skin wrinkled and glans smooth
Urethral meatus should be central right at end of penis
How should the penis look
Hairless
Skin wrinkled and glans smooth
Urethral meatus should be central right at end of penis
You need a specimen container and slide for..
Unusual discharge of the penis
Scrotal size varies with..
Temperature
The scrotum will turn a darker color after..
Puberty
While inspecting the scrotum you should spread the..
Rugae
While inspecting the scrotum you should spread the..
Rugae
The scrotum should feel..
Oval
Rubbery
Smooth
Firm
Cystic fluid in tunica vaginalis surrounding testis
Fluid filled sac in the scrotum can be found by trans-illuminating the scrotum
Hydrocele
The scrotum should feel..
Oval
Rubbery
Smooth
Firm
Auscultating bowel sounds in a testicular mass could mean..
Hernia
Auscultating bowel sounds in a testicular mass could mean..
Hernia
To palpate for a hernia on the inguinal canal on the right side, have him lay on his..
Left side
To palpate for a hernia on the inguinal canal on the right side, have him lay on his..
Left side
How do you palpate the inguinal canal
Index finger on lower part of scrotum
Palpate up the spermatic cord
Have them bear down to inspect for hernias
Palpate femoral area for a buldge
How do you palpate the inguinal canal
Index finger on lower part of scrotum
Palpate up the spermatic cord
Have them bear down to inspect for hernias
Palpate femoral area for a buldge
What do normal lymph nodes feel like
Its normal to feel 1 or 2 isolated inguinal nodes Less than 1 cm Soft Discrete Movable
What do normal lymph nodes feel like
Its normal to feel 1 or 2 isolated inguinal nodes Less than 1 cm Soft Discrete Movable
How often should a man do testicular self exams
Once a month after puberty and on
Before birth testicles are in the inguinal region and after birth are in the scrotum..Caucasians have a risk for an..
Undescended testicle
Before birth testicles are in the inguinal region and after birth are in the scrotum..Caucasians have a risk for an..
Undescended testicle
–the cure rate is good
What does TSE stand for in testicular self exam
Timing: once a month after puberty
Shower: check in the shower with warm water
Examine
What does TSE stand for in testicular self exam
Timing: once a month after puberty
Shower: check in the shower with warm water
Examine: hold scrotum in palm of head and feel with thumb and middle & index finger
What does TSE stand for in testicular self exam
Timing: once a month after puberty
Shower: check in the shower with warm water
Examine: hold scrotum in palm of head and feel with thumb and middle & index finger, should be egg shaped
What does TSE stand for in testicular self exam
Timing: once a month after puberty
Shower: check in the shower with warm soapy water
Examine/Egg shaped: hold scrotum in palm of head and feel with thumb and middle & index finger, should be egg shaped
Call a doctor for abnormal lumps in the scrotum which feel..
Hard, painless, firm, and enlarged
Call a doctor for abnormal lumps in the scrotum which feel..
Hard, painless, firm, and enlarged
Gradual enlargement of the prostate is..
Normal
These prostate exams are recommended annually at age 50
PSA or DRE
What is a DRE
Digital rectal exam
-putting a gloved lubricated finger into the rectum and feeling the surface, its used with PSA
What is a PSA
Prostate specific antigen test
- measures a protein produced by prostate cells
- risk for cancer goes up when PSA levels go up
What is BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
-age associated prostate gland enlargment that can cause urinary difficulties
What is BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- age associated prostate gland enlargment that can cause urinary difficulties
- can cause a false positive with a PSA test
Begins as a red, raised, warty growth or ulcer
Has watery discharge
May necrose and slough as it grows
Usually painless
Almost always on glans or the inner lip of foreskin
Follows chronic inflammation
Enlarged lymph nodes are common
Carcinoma
Begins as a red, raised, warty growth or ulcer
Has watery discharge
May necrose and slough as it grows
Usually painless
Almost always on glans or the inner lip of foreskin
Follows chronic inflammation
Enlarged lymph nodes are common
Carcinoma
STI marked by small pumps
Genital warts/HPV
STI marked by pain and sores
Genital herpes/HSV2
Small hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is painful when passed, also called a kidney stone
Renal calculi
Abnormal narrowing of the urethra (tube that carries the urine out of the body)
Urethral stricture
Abnormal narrowing of the urethra (tube that carries the urine out of the body)
Urethral stricture
Urethral discharge will need to be..
Cultured
Thick, profuse, yellow, or gray/brown discharge
Comes with an infection of the urethra
Gonococcal urethritis
Undescended or absent testes
Cryptorchidism
Foreskin is retracted and fixed behind the glans penis
This cuts off circulation
Paraphimosis
Foreskin is advanced and tightly fixed over the glans penis
Cant get it retracted
Phimosis
Thick, profuse, yellow, or gray/brown discharge
Comes with an infection of the urethra
Gonococcal urethritis
A cyst in the epididymis/testes filled with milky fluid containing sperm
Spermatocele
Cystic fluid in tunica vaginalis surrounding testis
Fluid filled sac in the scrotum can be found by trans-illuminating the scrotum
Cyst around the testes
Hydrocele