Genital exam Flashcards
what is the name of the speculum used to detect prolapse or urinary incontinence
Sims
what position is a sims speculum used in
left lateral with knees drawn up
what type of rash is found in secondary syphilis
maculopapular
on palms of hands and soles of feet
where might scabies bites be seen
webs of fingers
where might psoriasis be found
hairline, finger nails, extensor surfaces, scrotum, natal cleft and perineum
what is peyronie’s disease
bent penis
associated with dupytren’s contracture
why should you look at pubic hair
endocrine conditions
lice
what things should you look for on the skin
warts, molluscum, ulcers (herpetic, syphilis), fungal rash cosmetic and hygiene product use
fissuring, scaring, excoriation, thickening or erythema
what should be inspected in the male
shaft, foreskin, glans, urethral meatus, scrotum, perineum, perianal area and inguinal regions
where might you find inflammation in males
urethral meatus, glans and foreskin
what is posthitis
foreskin inflammation
what is the name for inflammation of the glans and foreskin
balanoposthitis
how should the male be palpated
scrotum for tenderness confirm presence of both testes confirm similar size, smooth and firm palpate between thumb and two fingers stand and repalpate
what is a spermatocele
epididymal cyst
what are the features of an inguinal hernia upon palpation
unable to get above the lump, cough impulse
