what are the expected findings or the pubic region
female ahir distribution an dpattern in a downward triangle
no parasites
no lesions
what are the expected findings of the labia
symmetrical w/ the possibility of one side being slightly larger
w/o lesions or edema
labia minora thinner than labia majora
soft and tender
what are expected findings of the clitoris
2 cm or less in length
0.5 cm wide
pink in color
w/o lesions or adhesions
what are the expected findings of urethral meatus
slit-like opening anterior to the vaginal opening
w/o erythema or nodulces
no discharge
what are the expected findings of the perineum
intact w/o lesions
how do you insert a speculum
blades closed, the handle is obliquely positioned
place 2 fingers in the intoritus and exert downward pressure
insert the speculum over the fingers at downward 45 degree angle
turn handle downward once the blades clear the intoritus
open blades and when the cervix is visible, lock in place
when expecting the cervix what are you looking for?
color- pink
lesions
size
position
appearace of the os
discharge
what are the expected finding when assessing the penis?
skin is intact w/o lesions
perpuce, if present, is easily retracted, smegma may be present
glans w/o erythema or lesions
what are the expected findings of the testes?
each testicle is ovoid and approximately 2-4 cm in length
one testicle hangs lower in the scrotum than the other
the testes are rubbery in consistency
the testes are w/o nodules
what are some good positions to do a rectal exam?
lithotomy position
sim's (lying on left side)
standing w/ upper body supported on exam table
the optimal time for a nurse to provide or reinforce client teaching regarding TSE
C. during performance of the genitalia exam
it is recommended that a digital rectal exam be performed annually on men over the age to assess for the presence of
A. prostate enlargement or nodules
when preparing for a female genitalia inspection, the nurse should
D. instruct the client to empty her bladder
which of the following are normal female genitalia age-related changes following menopause? (select all)
irregular menses
sparse pubic hair
increased baginal lubrication
nonpalpable ovaries
vaginal atrophy
clitoral atrophy
sparse pubic hair
nonpalpable ovaries
vaginal atrophy
clitoral atrophy
defn direct inguinal hernias
occur between the posterior inguinal canal wall and the inguinal ligament
defn indirect inguinal hernias
occur in the inguinal canal
defn femoral hernias
occur where the femoral artery leaves the abdomen in the groin
femoral hernias may be palpaed by asking the client to cough again while feeling for bulges over the femoral canal
what is the epididymis?
comma-shapped and is super, posterior, and lateral one ach testicle and whould be w/o tenderness or edema
