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Male genetalia is classified as what kind of structures

internal and external structures

what are the two uses for the Penis

urination
reproduction

external genetalia include

shaft, glans, scrotum, scrotal sac

testes are not even due to

development - causes them to not grow symetrically

the scrotal temperature is what

a degree or two less externally

the scrotum is external , this is useful for what

sperm to thrive

Internal structure that holds testes in scrotum

spermatic cord

internal structure , cone shaped over testicles that covers the upper and posterior region

epididymis

internal structure that is muscular tube into spermatic cord to abdominal cavity

vas deferens

located between the anterior superior iliac spine laterally and symphysis pubic medially, frequent site of hernias

inguinal area

a hernia can be caused by

bowel or intestine moving into inguinal area

where do sperm mature at?

internal- Epididymis

what take sperm away from the testes

internal- spermatic cord

dilated veins of the spermatic cord, made up of veins that contain inadequate valves, can be frelt and sometimes seen as a tortuous mass on surface of scrotum (worms)

varicocele

position for a physical assessment of male genetalia is

standing

the patient should do what before assesment

empty bladder

what should you do first before the procedure of physical assessment

explain to patient what you are doing

male self exam MSE should be done when

monthly, starting at PUBERTY

if a scrotal mass is found during physical assessment of male genetialia, what should happen

Auscultate and Transilluminate

is the accumulation of fluids around a testicle, and is fairly common.

due to fluid secreted from a remnant piece of peritoneum wrapped around the testis, called the tunica vaginalis. It can be the result of cancer, trauma (such as a hernia), or orchiti

hydrocele

(transillumate to see fluid)

wellness nursing diagnosis

health-seeking behavior : requests information on Testicular Self Exam

target age group for TSE -testicular self exam

15-25 years, montly

risk factors for testicular cancer is

unknown

who most commonly gets TESTICULAR CANCER

CAUCASIONS

early detection of testicular cancer is usually

asymptomatic

"pt says area feels heavy, large"

RN diagnosis
RISK FOR INJURY TO GENITALIA related to poor lifting technique

RN diagnosis
DISTUBRED BODY IMAGE related to hernia repair

a collaborative problem is erectile dysfunction, which can be due to

antihypertension
meds

For a phbysical assessment, you must first

ID CLIENT
EXPLAIN PROCEDURE
DO Testicular Exams Last

The INGUINAL area is located where

between the ANTERIOR SUPERIOR ILIAC SPINE LATERALLY
and
SYMPHYSIS PUBIS MEDIALLY

BREAST AND LYMPHATIC ASSESSMENT

BREAST AND LYMPHATIC ASSESSMENT

1 out of eveyr _____ women will have breast cancer

8

1 out of every ______ women will die from breast cancer

33

paired mammory glands are known as

breasts

breasts lie where

over muscles - anterior chest wall - anterior to pectoralis major, serratus anterior.

breasts extend how

horizontally
verticallly

what is the major muslce of the breast

pectoralis major

breasts for male and female are most similar during

infancy

female breasts begin to change from male when and how

during Puberty because of
Estrogen and Progesterone

name two things breasts are needed for

produce and store milk

sexual stimulation

upper outer quadrant of breasts, where the lymph nodes is called

tale of spence!

most lumps, bumps and cancers can be foudn where

the tale of spence!

what filter bacteria and viruses, return water and protein to blood

lymph nodes

what perfecent of lumps found in a BSE are benign

80 percent

where is the tale of spence located

Upper Outer Quadrant down to armpit

what is bean like - run close to areteries and veins.... determine degree of treatment

lymph nodes

lymph nodes are important to what?

the immune system

what do the major axillary lymph nodes consist of

anterior (pectoral)
posterior (subscapular)
lateral (brachial)
central(midaxillary nodes)

surrounds the nipple contains sebaceous glands, hair follicles, smooth musckle fibers that contract nipple with stimulation

areola

3 tyoes of internal tissue of breasts

glandular
fibrous
fatty

functional part of breast, milk production here

glandular

this varies, determinees the size of breast

fatty tissue

supports granular tissue

fibrous tissue

where is the best place to start a BSE

start at CLAVICLE into ARMPIT

how to perform a BSE?

Standing, in shower is a good place

when the pt starts outside, and goes in a circular pattern, what is this called

concentric circles

when in cycle should you start to BSE

4-7 days after first bleeding after cycle

steps for a breast exam assessment

ID PT
WASH HANDS
INSPECT SKIN, ALV, NIPS
BREASTS ASSYMETRICAL
WARM HANDS
PALPATE

Inspect breatss for

size and symmetry
color and texture
superficial venous pattern

Palpate breasts in WHAT position

SUPINE

Any nipple discarge purulent, bloody, clear , is NOT normal and requires a

refferal

male enlarged breasts, this can be due to excess estrogen or marijuana use

gynecomastia

what is the most common form of breast cancer for men

same as women,
INFILTRATING DUCTILE CANCER

wellness RN diagnosis example

Opportunity to enhance management of breasts

RN diagnosis
RISK FOR INEFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF THERAPUETIC REGIMEN

Rn diagnosis
BODY IMAGE DISTUBANCE related to MASTECTOMY

3 KEYS TO ASSESSMENT

explain/ rationale
do a thorough exam
palpate and document

if your pt has an absess or infection or hematoma, you must do what

collarboative problem, with md

is a collection of blood outside the blood vessels,[1] generally the result of hemorrhage, or more specifically, internal bleeding.

hematoma

check nipples for

retraction (pulled in) or dimpling

during palpation, you must compress nipple for

signs of discharge

3 systmeatic methods for breast exams

concentric circles
wedge
vertical strip

INTEGRATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT

INTEGRATION OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Folstein test is a brief 30-point questionnaire test that is used to screen for cognitive impairment. It is commonly used in medicine to screen for dementia. It is also used to estimate the severity of cognitive impairment at a given point in time and to follow the course of cognitive changes in an individual over time, thus making it an effective way to document an individual's response to treatment.

mini mental status exam MMSE

MMSE under 25 indicates

cognitive dysfunction, dementia maybe diagnosed

Examine clients Genitalia when?

examine genetalia last to establish repore with patient before touching.

FRAIL ELDERLY ARE INCREASINGLY VULNERABLE - WHAT ARE THE CHANGES?

thin skin, cool, nails brittle, thin hair, eye vision decreased, presbyopia, dedcreased tear production, cataract formation > 55, pupil changes, pupil gets smaller, harder to see in dark, hearing decreased presbycuspis, cannot hear high pitch sounds, cerumen wax buuildups, wrinkles, neck OA, kyphosis.

leading cause of death in the elderly is

CAD
Coronary Artery DiSEASE

because more energy is needed to breath, you can see this when observing the frail elderly

increased accessry muscle use

aging brings about

constipation

Most common cause of a lower GI bleed is a

MASS

shown by decreaed HGB level

pain, fever, lab values are less relaible in elderly because there normals are not truly normal due to aging - this is known as

geriatric syndrome

what is useful to have in room to check for the swallowing exam

pudding, similar to pudding

how many pillows are needed for elderly comfort

2-3 pillows

poverty, living alone, isolationm, poor nutritional knowledge, psychiatric - these can all lead to

involuntary weight loss

begin timing, rise from standard arm chair, walk to line on floor 10 feet away, turn and return to chair, sit in chair again end timing

this is the Timed Get up and Go test

the timed get up and go test is ONLY for person able to

walk without assistance

< 30 seconds

health compaints or abnormalites are as likely to be result of _________________ then to disease

ADVERSE REACTION TO DRUG THERAPY (meds)

Compile profile o prescription and OTC drugs used by client

have htem use 1 PHARMACY!

effective treatment of elderly depends on what

how early disease prevention interventions are implemented and how many remaining physiologic reserves are perseved

wellness RN diagnosiS

READINESS FOR ENHANCED EFFECTIVE CARE GIVING

RN diagnosis
RISK FOR LONELINESS related to changing role and decreasing functional status

RN Diagnosis
INEFFECVITE ROLE PERFORMANCE related to chronic illness

Collaborative problem with MD
PNEUMONIA