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Clinical Assessment II Test 1
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06/15/2011

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Term
What are the cases in which you can release information from a pt has given you?
Definition

abuse

pt is threatening to hurt someone

communicable diseases (to health dept)

Term
one in __ pts will have same-sex, bisexual, or transgender partner preference
Definition
10
Term
Tanner stages for boys are based on what 3 characteristics?
Definition
pubic hair, penis, testes/scrotum
Term
Which Tanner stage?

no pubic hair
penis is same size as in childhood
testes and scrotum same size as in childhood
Definition
1 - preadolescent
Term
Which tanner stage?

sparse gorwth or long, straight pubic hair at the base of the penis
slight or no penis enlargement
testes and scrotum larger, somewhat reddened and altered in texture
Definition
stage 2
Term
which tanner stage?

darker, coarser, curlier hair spreading sparsely over pubis symphysis
penis is larger, especially in length
testes and scrotum are further enlarged
Definition
tanner stage 3
Term
which tanner stage?

coarse and curly pubic hair over greater area but not as seen in adult reaching thighs
penis is larger in length and width and the glans is developed
testes and scrotum further enlarged and scrotal skin is darkened
Definition
tanner stage 4
Term
Which tanner stage?

hair is quantity and quality of adult, spread to thighs but not up over abdomen
penis is adult size and shape
testes and scrotum are adult size and shape
Definition
5 - adult
Term
describe the male genital exam
Definition

·       Begin with introduction, instruct patient to the proper stance, wash hands while allowing patient to remove undergarments so as to provide some privacy

·       Inspection:  inspect the distribution of hair while noting the presence of any abnormalities or skin lesions.  Inspect the penis and scrotum for any obvious abnormalities.

·       Palpate the base of the penis for signs of inflammation and the shaft of the penis at positions along the top and sides noting the presence of any nodules or tenderness.

·       Palpate the testes in methodical motion noting the presence of any nodules, noting the size shape and consistency of the testes.  Locate the epididymis on the posterior testis noting its quality

o   Remember the left lies somewhat lower than the right

·       Palpate the spermatic cord bilaterally

·       Bilaterally palpate along the spermatic cord laterally about 45 degrees to the external inguinal ring and ask the patient to turn head and cough in order to highlight the presence of a hernia

o   Can always ausculate for bowel sounds for confirmation or transilluminate.

Term
Describe the rectal and prostate exam
Definition

RECTAL:

                        - Instruct the patient to the proper stance with forearms resting on the table

                        - Inspection: inspect the area for any lesions, fissures, inflammation, rashes, etc.

                        - Ask the patient to bear down while inserting examining finger to the PIP joint.  Rotate 360 noting sphincter tone and the presence of internal fissures, lesions, tenderness, etc.

                        - Insert examining finger completely to examine more rectal surface for abnormalities

                        - Ask the patient to again bear down or clench in order to note the muscle tone of the external anal sphincter

 

                        PROSTATE:

                        - Progress finger into the rectum in order to palpate the prostate gland noting its lateral lobes and median sulcus between.  Note the size, shape, consistency of the prostate and identify any nodules, enlargement, or tenderness.  Normal prostate is rubbery and nontender.

Term
A nontender, fluid-filled mass within the tunica vaginalis. it transilluminates and the examining fingers are able to get above the mass within the scrotum
Definition
hydrocele
Term
painless, moveable cystic mass just above the testis.
Definition
spermatocele or epididymal cyst
Term
the testis is acutely inflamed, painful, tender, and swollen. it may be difficult to distinguish from the epididymis. the scrotum may also be reddened. condition seen in mumps and other viral infections, usually occurs unilaterally.
Definition
acute orchitis
Term
"bag of worms" - refers to varicose veins of the spermatic cord, usually found on the left. it feels like a soft bag of worms separate from the testis, and slowly collapses when the scrotum is elevated in the supine pt. may be associated wtih infertility
Definition
varicocele
Term
acutely inflamed epididymis that may be difficult to distinguish from the testis. the epididymis is tender and swollen, the scrotum may be reddened and the van deferens inflamed. occurs chiefly in adults. coexisting UTIs or prostatitis suppoorts the diagnosis.
Definition
acute epidydimitis
Term
risk factors for testicular cacner
Definition

undescended testis

mumps orchitis

inguinal hernia

childhood hydrocele

age 15-35

Term
How can you tell the diff between a scrotal mass and a hernia?
Definition
if it's a hernia, it will disappear when the pt lies down
Term
when the contents of a hernia cannot be returned to the abdominal cavity
Definition
incarcerated hernia
Term
when the blood supply to the entrapped contents of a hernia is compromised

suspect strangulation in the presence of tenderness, nausea and vomiting, consider surgical intervention
Definition
strangulated hernia
Term
What kind of hernia?

most common, all ages, both sexes. often children, may be in adults.
point of origin is above the inguinal ligament, near its midpoint (internal inguinal ring)
the course is often into the scrotum
upon exam, the hernia comes down to the inguinal canal and touches the fingertip
Definition
indirect
Term
less common hernia, usually men older than 40.. rare in women
point of origin is above the inguinal ligmanet, close to the pubic tubercle, near the external inguinal ring
rarely has a course into the scrotum
upon exam, the hernia bulges anteriorly and pushes the side fo the finger
Definition
direct
Term
the least common type of hernia, more common in women
point of origin is below the inguinal ligmanet, it appears more lateral than an inguinal hernia. can be hard to differentiate from a lymph node
this type of hernia never courses into the scrotum
upon exam, you'll find the inguinal canal empty
Definition
femoral hernia
Term
The 5 P's of sexual history taking
Definition

partners

sexual practices

past STDs

prevention of STDs

Pregnancy history and plans

Term
what is the lithotomy position?
Definition
the position a pt should be in during a pelvic exam
Term
pediculosis pubis: excoriations or itchy, small, red, maculopapules. What is the layman's term for this?
Definition

crabs

 

Term
inflammation, ulceration, discharge, swelling, or nodules in the vaginal mucosa could be what?
Definition

herpes simplex

behcet's disease

syphilitic canchres

epidermoid cysts

Term
On the pelvic exam, what are you looking for when you ask the pt to cough? What about when you ask them to bear down?
Definition

cough: cystocele

bear down: rectocele

Term
vaginal exams: generally use ___ speculum on most patients. for small vaginas or virgins use ____. if vagina is still too small, do a ___ exam.
Definition

grave's

pederson's

rectum

Term
yellowish discharge from the cervix suggests...
Definition

mucopurulent cervicitis:

chlamydia trachomatis

neisseria gonorrhea

herpes simplex

Term
Raised, friable, or lobed wartlike lesions on the cervix suggest ...
Definition

condylomata

cervical cancer

Term
For sexually active females 25 y/o and under, routinely screen for ___ associated with urethritis, cervicitis, PID, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility
Definition
chlamydia
Term
vaginitis wtih discharge may suggest...
Definition

candida

trichomonal vaginalis

bacterial vaginosis

Term
pain on palpation of cervix and adnexal tenderness suggests...
Definition
PID
Term
differentials if the uterus is enlarged on bimanual exam
Definition

pregnancy

uterine myomas (fibroids)

malignancy

Term
what might it mean if ovaries are palpable in a post-menopausal woman?
Definition

ovarian cyst

ovarian cancer (would have associated pain, bloating, increased abdominal size, UT symptoms)

tubo-ovarian abscess

salpingitis

inflammation of fallopian tube from pid or  ectopic preg

Term
What are some reasons that a woman may have decreased pelvic muscle strength
Definition

age

vaginal deliveries

neurological deficit

urinary stress incontinence

Term
three purposes of the rectovaginal exam
Definition

palpate a retroverted uterus, uterosacral ligaments, cul-de-sac, and adnexa

screen for colorectal cancer in women 50+

assess pelvic pathology

Term
Which tanner stage?

breasts with just nipple elevation and no pubic hair growth
Definition

1

 

Term
which tanner stage?

very small amount of hair seen on labia + breast buds and enlargement of areolar diameter
Definition
stage 2
Term
which tanner stage?

enlargement and elevation of breasts and areoli with no separation of their contours. further pubic hair growth
Definition
stage 3
Term
which tanner stage?

projection of the nipple to form a secondary mound above the level of the breast + continued pubic hair growth
Definition
4
Term
Which tanner stage?

projection of nipple only. areola has receded to general contour of the breast + pubic hair growth over the labia, mons pubis, and medial surfaces of the thighs
Definition
5
Term
indications for pelvic exam in adolescents
Definition
3 years after first sexual intercourse or by 21 years of age
Term
What disease? how would you evaluate it?

Discharge: yellowish green or gray possibly frothy. often profuse amount, pooled in vernix, may have odor.

symptoms: pruritis, pain on urination and vaginal intercourse.

signs: labia may be reddened, vaginal mucosa diffusely reddened with petechiae in posterior fornix.
Definition

trichomonas vaginalis

evaluate via saline wet mount for trich protozoans

Term
what disease? what test?

cause is yeast (normal overgrowth of vaginal flora
discharge: white and curdy, typically thick, no odor.

symptoms: itching, vaginal soreness, pain with urination, dypareunia (pain with intercourse).

signs: vulva and surrounding skin are inflamed and swollen. vaginal mucosa is red with white patches of discharge which can be scraped off.
Definition

candida vaginitis

lab evaluation should include potassium hydroxide for preparation

Term
What disease? what labs?

bacterial overgrowth probably from anaerobic bacteria. may be an STD.

discharge: grey or white, thin, homogenous, malodorous; coats vaginal walls. usually not profuse. may be minimal. unpleasant or fish genital odor.

signs: normal vulva and vagina
Definition

bacterial vaginosis

 

clue cells: epithelial cells iwth stippled borders

whiff tests: sniff for fishy odor after applying KOH

vaginal secretions with pH >4.5

Term
What disease?


inflammation of the vagina due to thinning tissue and decreased lubrication. related to reduced estrogen levles.

symptoms: burning on urination, light bleeding after intercourse, painful sexual intercourse causing a loss in sexual interest, slight vaginal discharge, vaginal soreness, itching or burning
Definition
atrophic vaginitis
Term
a bulge of the upper two thirds of the vaginal wall, together with the bladder above it. it results from weakened supporting tissues
Definition
cystocele
Term
herniation of the urinary bladder and urethra.

bulge involves the anterior vaginal wall, together wiht the bladder and urethra
Definition
cystourethrocele
Term
a bulge in the posterior vaginal canal. it is defined as a herniation of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina. occur due to a weaking or defect in the endopelvic fascia
Definition

rectocele

 

Term
what are some causes of bartholin's gland infections?
Definition
trauma, gonococci anaerobes, chlaymdia trachomatis
Term
small, red, benign tumor visible at the posterior part of the urethral meatus. mainly post-menopausal women and usually no symptoms. carcinoma of the urethral can be mistaken for this.
Definition
urethra caruncle
Term
What uterine abnormality?

results from weakness of the pelvic floor
often associated wtih cystocele and rectocele
uterus first become retroverted and descends down vaginal canal

first degree: cervix is in vagina
second degree: at introitus
third degree: cervix and vag are outside of introitus
Definition
prolapse
Term
what uterine abnormality?

tilting back of entire uterus
happens in 20 % of women
early clue: cervix faces foreword, uterus cannot be felt
moderate: body not palpable with either hand
marked: body felt through fornix or rectum
usually mobile and asymptomatic
Definition
retroversion
Term
what uterine abnormality?

backwarn angulation of the body in relation to the cervix
cervix maintains usual position
body of uterus is palpable through posterior fornix through the rectum
Definition
retroflexion
Term
how does bp compare in midpregnancy than in non-pregnant pts?
Definition
it is lower in midpregnancy
Term
____ is systolic bp >140 and diastolic >90, first occuring after week 20 and without proteinuria

___ is systolic >140 and diastolic >90 after week 20 and with proteinuria
Definition

gestational htn

preeclampsia

Term
chloasma
Definition
irregular brownish patches aroudn the forehead and cheeks, across the nose or along the jaw -- during pregnancy
Term
the fetal examiner can usually feel fetal movements at ___ weeks.

The mother can usually feel them at ___ weeks
Definition

24

 

18-20

Term
doptone can detect fetal hr at ___ weeks

FHR is audible with fetoscope at ___ weeks
Definition

10

18

Term
FHR should be near ___ in early pregnancy and ___ in late pregnancy
Definition
160, 120-140
Term
28th week of pregnancy, start doing ____ to identify the fetal position of the fetus in relation to the woman's back and estimates the weight fot he fetus
Definition
leopold's maneuvers
Term
Which leopold maneuver?

the examiner stands looking at the pt and places their hands on the upper abdomen with the fingertips touching. then the examiner gently palpates the upper abdomen to figure out which end of the fetus is up.
Definition
upper pole
Term
which leopold maneuver?

still facing the pt, place hands on the lateral sides of the abdomen wtih the fingers pointing toward the woman's head. using one hand to steady the fetus and the other hand to palpate, feel for the position of the fetus' back.
Definition
sides of the maternal abdomen
Term
Which leopold maneuver?

the examiner faces the woman's feet and places their fingers together in the lower pole of the abdomen. gently palpate, starting at the pubic symphysis, feeling for the fetus head which would be in the lower pole of the abdomen.
Definition
lower pole
Term
which leopold position?

examiner faces the pts feet. wtih the dominant hand, grasp the part of the fetus in the lower pole and gasp the fetus in the upper pole with your non-dominant hand. this allow you to distinguish between the fetal head and buttocks.
Definition
confirmation of the presenting part
Term
___ is aka subareolar ductal carcinoma or CIS

it causes nipple erosion or superficial ulceration
accoutns for 1% of breast cancers
Definition
paget's disease of the breast
Term
three types of breast tissue:
Definition

ducts

glands

adipose

Term
most breast cancer is located in which quadrant?
Definition
upper outer and tail
Term
when would you want to use knee crutches instead of stirrups in a gyn exam?
Definition
for long procedures
Term
when would you do a wet mount exam?
Definition
if you suspect a yeast or bacterial infection
Term
The ___ is the place behind the cervix where the two uteral sacral ligaments pair and could be a hiding place for endometriosus
Definition
cul-de-sac
Term
suggestive symptoms of pregnancy
Definition

amenorrhea

breast tenderness

fatigue

syncope/vertigo/low bp

urinary frequency

nausea

Term
___ is softening of the uterus isthmus due to increased vascularity

___ is softening of the anterior wall of the uterus due to increased vascularity

both are suggestive of pregnancy
Definition

hegar's sign

ladin's sign

Term
____ is blue discoloration of the cervix


___ is softening of the cervix

both are suggestive of pregnancy
Definition

chadwick's sign

goodell's sign

Term
Uterus that is 4-6 weeks size... what does this mean?
Definition
not pregnant or very early pregnancy
Term
uterus that is 6-8 weeks size in a nulliparous woman
Definition
pregnant
Term
at what stage in gestation can you palpate the uterus above the pubic symphysis?
Definition
12 weeks
Term
When might you order an early pregnancy ultrasoudn?
Definition

if you're concerned about pregnancy location (ectopic)

or concerned about pregnancy viability (threatened miscarriage)

Term
8 weeks since last period
pos pregnancy test
empty uterus
Definition
ectopic pregnancy
Term
What is included in the initial OB visit?
Definition

complete hx prenatal form

complete PE

Term
___ : the number of pregnancies you've had, including current gestation

___ : the number of births
Definition

gravidity

parity

Term
G2P1


G2P1011
Definition

G2P1: two pregnancies, 1 birth. currently pregnant

 

G2P1011: two pregnancies, 1 term pregancies, 0 pre-term deliveries, 1 pre-term loss, 1 child alive

Term
Average length of human pregnancy:


___ days after conception

___ days after 1st day of last period
Definition

266

280

Term
How is a due date calculated?
Definition

Nagele's rule: EDD = LMP + 7 days - 3 mos

 

LMP = July 1, EDD = April 8

 

EDD = estimated date of delivery

Term
How are the trimesters divided?
Definition

first: conception to 14 weeks

second: 15-27 weeks

third: 28-40 weeks

Term
Wat is part of the prenatal vist?
Definition

 

}Vital signs + urine exam (spilling protein)

 

}Pertinent recent history

 

}Abdominal exam

 

Measure uterus

 

Determine fetal position (lie)

 

Listen for fetal heart tones (FHT)

 

}Digital vaginal exam

 

Assess cervix 14-18 weeks in certain cases

 

Assess cervix weekly >35 weeks in almost all cases

 

Term
Measureing the gravid uterus:

___ exam to weeks 10-12

___ exm >12 weeks
Definition

bimanual

pubis to top of fundus

Term
Uterine growth landmarks:


nulliparous = ?

12 weeks = ?

20 weeks = ?

36 weeks = ?
Definition

0 = size of pts fist

12 weeks = palpable at pubic symphysis

20 weeks = palpable at umbilicus

36 weeks = palpable at xiphoid

Term
Gestation period and uterine size
Definition
28 cm uterus = 28 weeks gestation
Term
Where is the best place to measure FHTs?
Definition
fetal back
Term
What fetal position is head down (normal)?
Definition
vertex
Term
3 possible fetal positions
Definition

vertex (normal, head down)

breech (bottom down)

transverse (sideways - requires C section)

Term
parts of cervical assessment in pregnancy
Definition

cervical thickness = effacement

cervical dilation in cm

confirm presenting part of fetus

determine how far into pevlic the persenting part is (engagement) - 1 cm above cervix = minus 1, 1 cm below cervix = plus 1

Term
Wht disease in men?

typically affects shaft and foreskin, not the glans
Definition
HPV
Term
Single, painless ulcer on the penis

single, painful ulcer
Definition

syphilis

hsv

Term
look like nodules under the skin on the base of the penis
Definition
peyronie's disease
Term
foreskin is inflamed and pt cannot pull it back over glans

foreskin is inflamed and pt cannot pull it foreward over glans
Definition

phimosis

paraphimosis

Term
how do you tell the diff bewteen a scrotal hernia and a hydrocele?
Definition

hydrocele - you can get fingers above mass in scrotum

hernia - cannot get fingers above mass

Term
very painful, enlarged teste
Definition
avute orchitis
Term
enlarged, inflamed epidiymis
Definition
epididymitis
Term
enlarged veins in scrotum
Definition
varicocele
Term
emergnecy situation in which the spermatic cord gets wrapped around itself. could cause ischemia to testicle
Definition

testicular torsion

 

Term
inadequate enjoyment of sex or complete failure of enjoy any form of sexual intercourse
Definition
sexual dysfunction
Term
form of severe anxiety related to a hx of sexual assault
Definition
sexual aversion disorder
Term
pt has thhe desire for sex but their genital area doesnt respond right
Definition
sexual arousal disorder
Term
Delayed or absent organsm
Definition
orgasmic disorder
Term
___ must accompany a sexual fxn disorder for a diagnosis
Definition
person distress
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