Test I Flashcards
why are hemorrhoids common during pregnancy
constipation
decreased venous return from the pelvis
decreased activity level
components of a general SOAP note
A (assessment)
diagnosis with or with out differentials
goals of a inspection during the pelvic exam
visualize vulvar skin lesions
observe for signs of trauma
check for signs of pelvic relaxation
describe breast development stage 3
enlargement of elevation of breast and areola, no separation in their contours
nutrition reccomendations for pregnancy
take a prenatal
avoid unpasturized milk and undercooked foods (eggs, meat)
stay away from processed meat (hot dogs, lunch meat)
plan to gain weight
how does gestational age correlate with uterine size
height in cm roughly equals weeks of gestation
four fetal vertex positions
exercise indications for pregnancy
exlcusions
>30mins of moderate exercise daily unless contraindicated
no hot water exercise, no supine exercises after the 1st trimester, no contact sports
cervical polyp
what typically causes atrophic vaginitis
is there any discharge
what is the major symptom
menopause
decreased from normal
dysparenunia
describe the management of a Rh negative mother
check Rh(D) an antibodies on first visit, then again at 28 wks
treat wth anti-D Ig at 28wks and within 3 days of delivery to prevent sensitization
when should breast cancer screening start
early as 20s with family Hx, reccommended 50-74 biennialy
describe breast development stage 1
preadlolescent, elevation of the nipple only
how does a SOAP note for rounds differ from one used in the office
plan
what needs to be done
discharge planning
10 gyn ROS questions
- ask if they are sexually active, dating, in a relationship?
- how wouAre you or have you ever been sexually active?
- Have you ever used contraception? With which partners? What type?
- Pregnancy/delivery history
- if teenager, ask how she learned about monthly periods, how she felt when they started, regularity of periods?
- ask age of menarche?
- LMP, how often are periods, how long they last, regular or irregular, flow assessment (soaking pad or tampon, measurement of blood in diva cup)?
- is there bleeding between periods?
- is there bleeding after intercourse?
- dysmenorrhea (pain with periods)- describe pain, how long it lasts, if it interferes with activities, associated symptoms?
- PMS (emotional and behavioral symptoms)
- history of amenorrhea?
- history of AUB?
- hx of menopause and/or symptoms of menopause?
- hx of pregnancy? how many times, how many living children, hx of miscarriage? GPFPAL
- Vaginal discharge and/or itching? lumps or sores in the vulvar area and if they are painful?
- sexual health and activity questions, is protection used, sexual abuse concerns? What types of sex are you participating in?
when should a pregnant patient be screened for domestic abuse
three questions to ask
once a trimester
since you have been pregnant or within the last year have you bee hit
are you in a relationship with someone who threatens/hurts you
has anyone forced sexual activity on you that made you uncomfortable
two reasons to order and early pregnancy ultrasound
concerned about ectopic pregnancy
concerned about threatened SAB
how can hegar’s sign be felt
a anteroflexed parous uterus will feel like the fundus and cervix are separated on bimanual exam
T/F enlarged thyroid, goiters, nodules are all normal during pregnancy
false, modest enlargement is ok
two diseases all sexually active women under 25 and older women with risky sexual behavior should be tested for
chlamydia and gonorrhea
5 bad dictation habits
breathing into the mic
multitasking
whispering
speaking mechanically
using abbreviations
nagele’s rule
EDD = LMP + 1year and 7 days - 3 months
what patients would a peterson speculum be best for
graves
medium peterson for sexually active women
narrow for women with a small introitus (virgins, elderly)
graves use for parous women and vaginal prolapse
candida vaginitis
cause
discharge
other symptoms
candida albicans with possible predisposing factors
white, curdy, usually thick, not malodorous
pruritis, vaginal soreness, dryness, dysparunia
T/F modern breast augmentation does not impair the efficacy of inspection and palpation during the breast exam
true
T/F a lesion significant enough to cause dimpling may not be palpable
false, they usually are
what part of the HP should be excluded from the oral presentation unless it has direct bearing on the CC/HPI
family/socal Hx and ROS
total expected weight gain during pregnancy broken down by BMI
<18.5, 28-40lbs
18.5-24.9, 25-35lbs
25-29.9, 15-25lbs
>30, 11-20lbs
when does cervical cancer screening begin
what if there is prior sexual activity
21, unless there has been prior sexual activity
breast exam by palpation
use your fingertips
employ concerntric circles or quadrants
use an appropriate amount of time (15-30s)
end by checking the areola nipple mass and discharge
Describe the form of a SOAP note
Subjective (CC, HP, Med, Histories, ROS)
Objective (PE)
Assessment (Dx, DDx)
Plan (Labs, Rx, education, return)
T/F you should always include family, social hx in the oral presentaiton
false, only if there are particularly relevant
what the parts of a the plan in a soap note
testing
meds
holistic/humanistic
education
referreal
return
T/F chlamydia, syphyillis, hep B, HIV should be screened for in all pregnant women
treu
three tests for selected patients at the prenatal visit
HIV testing
genetic testing
metabolic panel
what is the purpose of a focused noted
exploring and characterizing the main health concern with pertinent positives/negatives to help support or disprove a possible cause
describe the process of performing a breast self exam
lie supine with a pilllow under you shoulder and arm behind your head
use fingers to feel for a lump with overlapping dime-sized circles
stand in front of a mirror to look for dimpling, redness, scaliness
examine the axilla
what is the main focus of a breast exam
early detection of breast cancer
when would HIV testing be indicated
at least once between 13 and 64
yearly for anyone having unsafe sex or using IV drugs
three chracteristics of a breast mass
cystic vs solid
fixed vs mobile
painful vs non painful
goals of the diagnosis/confirmation exam
methods
confirmation of the pregnancy; determine if the pregnancy is progressing normally
HP, Lab tests, Pelvic, US
three STI screens for LBGTQ patients
chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis anually
steps of the prenatal visit
vital signs
pertinent recent history
abdominal exam
digital vaginal exam
common prenatal lab testing for everyone
CBC
UA
Blood type with antibody screen
STI screen
glucose challenge
modifiable risk factors for breast cancer
breastfeeding for less than one year
post menopausal use of HRT
smoking
alcohol
sedentary
type of contraception
dimpling
when would you take a sample of vaginal secretions
how can you get a sample
suspected vaginitis (itching, discharge)
collect it on the lower end of your speculum
basic structure of the oral presentation
ID
CC
HPI
active medical issues
PE key findings
labs
assessment
plan
six suggestive symptoms of pregnancy
amenorrhea
breast tenderness
fatigue
syncope
urinary frequency
nausea
first considerations for a female breast and pelvic exam
alleviate patient anxiety
protect patients privacy
uterine relaxation
four signs that allow for the presumption of pregnancy when present
palpable fetal movements
uterine enlargement
softening of the uterus
cervical vascular changes
when is it difficult to palpate the ovary
if the patient is obese
postmenopausal
when should an oral glucose test be given
when should a rectal vaginal swab be taken
24-28 weeks
35-27 weeks
leukorrhea
assymptomatic milky white discahrge from vaginal and cervical epithelium due to vasocongestion and hormonal changes during pregnancy
T/F patient always dresses and undresses in private
true
cervical cancer
assessment of the uterus
size
position (anteverted/retroverted)
shape (symmetrical vs irregular)
pain on palpation or motion
describe pubic hair development stage 4
more coarse hair spreading further than stage 3 but not onto the thighs
sequence of the pelvic exam
inspection
palpation of the external genetalia if needed
visualize cervix with speculum
take samples if needed
rectovaginal exam if needed
five questions to ask for GU ROS
quiestions to confirm pregnancy
sexually active and monogamous
use of contraception
TPAL
STI Hx
patient presents with 1st trimester bleeding and flank pain.
What would the US on the left indicate
What about the one on the right
right would be worrisome for ectopic pregnancy
left would be worrisome for a threatened SAB
T/F a nulliparous patient should not have milky nipple discharge
true, a multiparous patient might
six guidelines for a good oral presentation
<5 minutes
don’t read from notes
eye contact
only give the facts needed to understanding the current issue
emphasis on HPI, assessment, plan
5 sexual history ROS questions
- Are you or have you ever been sexually active?
- Have you ever used contraception? With which partners? What type?
- Pregnancy/delivery history
- How many lifetime partners have you had?
- Are you in a monogamous relationship/do you have any partners outside of your marriage/partnership?
- Have you ever been treated for an STI?
- Have you ever had a pap smear/pelvic exam? When was the most recent one?
- If so, have you ever had an abnormal result?
- Do you do self-testicular exams?/Have you ever had a prostate exam? If so, when was last one?
- Have you ever been a victim of sexual or physical abuse?
ways to reduce pelvic anxiety
be congenial
eudcate the patient on what is happening
be professional
always have a female assistant with you
1st-4th leopold manuver
palpate the fundus to feel for head or butt
palpate sides to determine where the fetal back is
palpate lower pole to confirm presenting part
palpate uterine sides again to confirm presening part
how will the vulva/vaginal wall appear with atrophic vaginitis
what lab work should be done
pale, smooth vaginal mucosa, small cervix, small introitus
menopausal labs
notable things on PE inspection of the breast
skin dimpling, nipple retraction, orange skin, exfoliating rash
patient 20 weeks pregnant presents with a fundal height of 16 cm
what might you suspect
what if it were 25 cm
in either case, what should be done
multiple gestation, large fetus, polyhydraminos, fibroid
oligohydraminos, missed SAB, IUGR, fetal anomaly
both conditions need utral sound