Male GU/Rectal Exam Flashcards
The Rule of Four
Genital Exam
Inspection
Palpation
Palpation
Palpation
Inspection and initial observation of the pubic area
of the penis
of scrotal contents
for hernia
The Rule of Four
Rectal Exam
Inspection
Palpation
Palpation
Palpation
Inspection of the interglutenal cleft
of the rectal wall
of the prostate
of sphincter control and symmetry
Patient positioning for Genital Exam
Optional positions?
Standing and leaning back against the exam table, legs spread shoulder width apart
Supine patient. Lithotomy position
Position for clinician?
on stool directly in front of the patient with the patient’s genital area fully exposed
Palpate the shaft of the penis in what direction?
proximally to distally
Look for evidence of what during palpation of the penis?
lumps or fibrous “knots” within the shaft
It is good to know what about the patient’s erection?
its shape
During palpation of the penis the clinician should do what to the ureathra?
compress or “strip” it towards the urethral opening
Spread the urethra open for inspection looking for evidence of what?
redness or unusual color
suspicious discharge (obtain a sterile sample for culture)
Be during what in the uncircumcised patient?
foreskin retraction
Possible findings during penis palpation?
Peyronie’s disease
phimosis
paraphimosis
balanitis
urethritis
epispadias
hypospadias
Urethritis is what?
A sexually transmitted disease with urethral discharge, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, pyuria
Bacterial agents that can cause urethritis?
Viral?
gonorrhea
chlamydia
HSV1&2
Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
The first hand does what?
lifts the scrotum, separates one testicle and stabilizes it by holding the spermatic cord between thumb and forefinger for palpation of the spermatic cord
Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
Second hand does what?
palpates the testicle with the first three fingers (pill rolling) over the entire surface of the testicle.
Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
Which hand supports the right testicle?
Left hand