genitalia PEDS Flashcards
1
Q
before birth, where do testes descend?
A
along the inguinal canal into the scrotum
2
Q
at birth, how long are each testis?
A
1.5-2cm long and 1cm wide
3
Q
when is puberty?
A
between 9.5-13.5 years
4
Q
history?
A
- problems urinating
- pain with urinating
- crying when using bathroom
- uti
- bed wetting
- problems with penis or scrotum
5
Q
5 years or older?
A
- bed wetting
- how the parents handle it
6
Q
what do you talk to parents about at the age of 2+?
A
potty training
7
Q
when you are screening for sexual abuse what do you ask the child? why?
A
- “who are three adults that you can talk to if something happens to you?”
- it can often happen within the family
8
Q
history for preadolescents and adolescents? what questions do you ask?
A
- when asking questions be very precise
- “often boys your age have questions about…. what questions do you have?”
9
Q
hypospadias?
A
- when the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis
- this is not normal
10
Q
epispadias?
A
- when the opening of the urethra is on the upper part of the penis
- this is not normal
11
Q
crytorchildism?
A
undescended testes
12
Q
hydrocele?
A
- fluid in the scrotum
- appears a swollen scrotum
- pinkish color
- usually disappears spontaneously
13
Q
what scale do you use for adolescents?
A
Tanner’s SMR chart
14
Q
where are ovaries located during childhood?
A
abdomen
15
Q
when do you perform a pelvic exam?
A
- wants contraception
- had intercourse
- age 18
