Male Genitalia Flashcards
● Penis
● Scrotum
External genitalia
● Testis
● Spermatic Cord
Internal Genitalia
emphasizes the
importance of the male sex role function
Self-esteem and body image are
entwined with the male sex role
Western Culture
may
influence the client’s ability to discuss
problems and ask questions. Therefore,
it is important to ease the client’s
anxiety as much as possible.
Anxiety, embarrassment, and fear
ask
him to lie on the left side, with the
buttocks as lose to the edge of the
examining table as possible, and to
bend the right knee. However, some
examiners find it easiest to perform the
male anus, rectum, and prostate
examination while the client stands and
bends over the examining table with his
hips flexed
To help the client into this position,
f an
examination of the upper rectum and
sigmoid colon is necessary, a
should be performed.
sigmoidoscopy
Equipment needed for the Male Genitalia
- Disposable non-latex gloves
- Flashlight (for possible transillumination)
- Stethoscope (for possible auscultation)
- Water soluble lubricant Specimen card
Absence or
scarcity of
pubic hair
may
be seen in
clients
receiving
Chemotherapy
Lice or
nit (eggs)
infestation
at
the base of
the penis
or pubic
hair is
known
as
pediculosis
pubis.
This is
commonly
referred to
as “crabs.”
A yellow
discharge is
usually
associated
with
gonorrhea.
A clear or
white
discharge is
usually
associated
with
urethritis
TRUE OR FALSE All
discharge
should not be
cultured.
FALSE
An enlarged
scrotal sac
may result
from
fluid
(hydrocele),
blood
(hematocel
e),
bowel
(hernia), or
tumor
(cancer)
Absence of
a testis
suggests
cryptorchidi
sm (an
undescende
d testicle).
Painless
nodules
may
indicate
cancer.
