Male GU/Rectal Exam Flashcards

1
Q

The Rule of Four
Genital Exam
Inspection
Palpation
Palpation
Palpation

A

Inspection and initial observation of the pubic area
of the penis
of scrotal contents
for hernia

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2
Q

The Rule of Four
Rectal Exam
Inspection
Palpation
Palpation
Palpation

A

Inspection of the interglutenal cleft
of the rectal wall
of the prostate
of sphincter control and symmetry

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3
Q

Patient positioning for Genital Exam

Optional positions?

A

Standing and leaning back against the exam table, legs spread shoulder width apart

Supine patient. Lithotomy position

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4
Q

Position for clinician?

A

on stool directly in front of the patient with the patient’s genital area fully exposed

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5
Q

Palpate the shaft of the penis in what direction?

A

proximally to distally

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6
Q

Look for evidence of what during palpation of the penis?

A

lumps or fibrous “knots” within the shaft

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7
Q

It is good to know what about the patient’s erection?

A

its shape

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8
Q

During palpation of the penis the clinician should do what to the ureathra?

A

compress or “strip” it towards the urethral opening

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9
Q

Spread the urethra open for inspection looking for evidence of what?

A

redness or unusual color
suspicious discharge (obtain a sterile sample for culture)

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10
Q

Be during what in the uncircumcised patient?

A

foreskin retraction

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11
Q

Possible findings during penis palpation?

A

Peyronie’s disease
phimosis
paraphimosis
balanitis
urethritis
epispadias
hypospadias

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12
Q

Urethritis is what?

A

A sexually transmitted disease with urethral discharge, dysuria, hesitancy, urgency, pyuria

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13
Q

Bacterial agents that can cause urethritis?

Viral?

A

gonorrhea
chlamydia
HSV1&2

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14
Q

Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
The first hand does what?

A

lifts the scrotum, separates one testicle and stabilizes it by holding the spermatic cord between thumb and forefinger for palpation of the spermatic cord

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15
Q

Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
Second hand does what?

A

palpates the testicle with the first three fingers (pill rolling) over the entire surface of the testicle.

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16
Q

Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
Which hand supports the right testicle?

A

Left hand

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17
Q

Two-Hand Method for Scrotal Palpation
Which hand supports the left testicle?

A

Right hand

18
Q

Possible findings during Scrotal Palpation?

A

Hydrocele
spermatocele
variocele
testicular carcinoma
epididymitis

19
Q

What is the most common cancer of young men between 15 and 34?
Which cell does it originate from 95% of the time?

A

Testicular cancer
predominantly of germ cell origin

20
Q

Palpation for Hernia
Invaginate loose scrotal skin to where?

A

external inguinal ring

21
Q

Palpation for Hernia
Patient should do what?

A

cough or “bear down” to increase abdominal pressure
Verify hernia

22
Q

Palpation for Hernia
Right forefinger to patient’s?

A

Right

23
Q

Palpation for Hernia
Left forefinger to patient’s?

A

Left

24
Q

End of genital exam occurs with what?

A

brief inspection of rectal area for all patients

25
Q

Patient position for rectal exam?

A

bent forward over the exam table supported on the elbows, legs spread shoulder width apart

26
Q

Clinician position for rectal exam?

A

on stool or standing slightly to one side.

27
Q

How to examine the rectal area?

A

fully spread the buttocks with thumbs, inspecting the area from the sacrum to the perineum including a careful inspection of the anal verge

28
Q

Possible findings of inspection of the rectal area include?

A

Pilonidal disease
anal fissures
perianal warts
prolapsed rectal mucosa
perirectal abscess
hemorrhoids

29
Q

Palpation of the lower rectal wall
1st step: Alert the patient to what?

A

cool sensation as you place lubricated pad of finger on the anus. Pause to allow sphincter to relax.

30
Q

Palpation of the lower rectal wall
2nd step: gently flex fingertip where?

A

through the sphincters advancing entire finger into the rectum

31
Q

Palpation of the lower rectal wall
3rd step: complete a full sweep of where?

A

anterior, posterior and lateral sweep of the lower rectal wall

32
Q

Palpation of the lower rectal wall
While palpating clinician is sensing for what?

A

any masses, polyps or unusual surfaces related to rectal carcinoma

33
Q

Palpation of the lower rectal wall
Possible findings include?

A

polyps
masses
hemorrhoids

34
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Alert the patient to the pressure of?

A

Pressure and urination

35
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Assure the patient that urination sensation is from what?

A

placing pressure on the bladder during prostate palpation

36
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Press firmly where?

A

downward toward the umbilicus feeling for the two lobes of the prostate. Apply firm pressure

37
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Five questions to be addressed during palpation

A

Are there two lobes and the sulcus?
Are the lobes equal in size and texture?
Are the lobes free of any nodularity?
Is the prostate a normal size?
Is there discomfort-pain?

38
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Vigourous palpation of the prostate may cause what?

A

prostatic fluid to be expressed from the penis.
It’s infrequent but normal, reassure the patient

39
Q

Palpation of the prostate
Possible findings include?

A

BPH
Prostatic Carcinoma
prostatitis

40
Q

Palpation of Anal Sphincters
Before removing your finger from the anus ask the patient to do what?

A

tighten or squeeze your forefinger with the anal sphincters

41
Q

Palpation of Anal Sphincters
The patient tightening the anal sphincters is a quick test for?

A

tone
sensitivity
coordination of contraction and symmetry

42
Q

Palpation of Anal Sphincters
Withdraw forefinger and any residual stool on glove can be used for what?

A

testing for occult blood using the chemical guaiac procedure