Pelicano Module 6 Reproductive, Final Study Flashcards
During sexual history exams what kind of questions should we be asking
open questions such as “do you have any concerns”
Adnexa is
Accessory organ
Vulvitis and Vaginitis are most commonly caused by
infection
If you have itching with curd-like cheese
candida albicans
Frothy, bubbly smelly, discharge
Trichomonas vaginalis
Tips to preventing infections in Peri area
Don't use hygiene sprays Avoid bubble baths Wipe front to back Wear cotton underwear Don't wear tight clothes AVOID SUPER ABSORBENT TAMPONS
Fibrocystic changes are caused by abnormal secretion of
estrogen
Self breast examinations should be done
Standing and lying
Toxic shock syndrome comes from
super absorbent tampons
Signs and Symptoms of Toxic shock syndrome
Chills, fever, dizziness, comes on rapidly
Endometriosis S&S
Dysmenorrhea, pain with defecation, dyspareunia, abnormal bleeding
Most patients with Endometriosis will
opt for hysterectomy
Nursing interventions for hysterectomy
Restrict physical activity 4-6 weeks
No driving, going up stairs
No intercourse 4-6 weeks
Don’t use tampons or douche
Gonorrhea is different from chlamydia because it can become a
Ascending infection
Trichomoniasis can cause a
frothy discharge
People should not take fragil with
alcohol
After a BPH discharge should be
Red then Pink then Clear
When you take foley catheter out what should you do
Check bladder for distention
Dont let them go w/o bladder emptying for more than 8 hours
Testicular cancer affects
young white males 18-34
Rheumatic Heart disease is caused by
Strep infection
What do we administer for any type of infection
ABT
Venous Disorders are caused by
Venostasis
For edema we should administer
Sleeves, Ted stockings
Describe Hypovolemic Anemia
Not enough volume of blood