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Atonic
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
The inability of the scrotum being able to contract towards the body.
(usually in Older Adults)
Phemosis
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
the foreskin of the penis can NOT be retracted
-may have trouble urinating
-the foreskin can be surgically removed to treat
Paraphimosis
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
The foreskin of the penis can be retracted, but it is not able to return the foreskin to normal position
Urethral Meatus
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
position of the opening on the penis
What are the 2 types of malpositioned urethral meatus?
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-Espadias - urethral meatus on dorsal surface of penis
-Hypospadias- Urethral meatus on ventral surface of penis
Chance sores
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
syphilis, ulcerations
frequent site for Cancer, scaly,nodular
Peyronie's Disease
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-Penis bending with erection
-may have discharge with palpation
-pain during intercourse
-hard, non-tender, sebaceous plaques (dorsal or lateral with erection)
Sebaceous Cysts
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-round
-movable
-under skin
-non-tender
-blocked hair follicles and sweat glands
Hydrocele
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
collection of fluid inside scrotum, outside of testes
-painless
-will transllumanate
Scrotal Hernia
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
intestines have herniated through into the scrotum, swelling present
-hear bowel sounds in scrotum
Epididymitis
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
Acute inflammation of the epididymis (inflamed)
-may be unilateral
-indicates infection - WBCs and Bacteria in urine
-sudden onset of scrotal pain
Early Testicular Tumor
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-painless
-firm, nodule, or harder than normal section of the testes (solitary nodule)
-most common in 18-35, white
-most are malignant
Crytorchidism
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
the failure of one or both testes to descend
-usually descend testes is removed because it is a risk for cancer
Testicular Tersion
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
The twisting of the spermatic cord, cuts off blood flow
-one testes is higher and owling than the other (Normally left)
-cord feels thick, swollen, and tender
-cremaster reflex is absent form affected side
-emergency situation requiring surgery, testis can become gangrenous in a few hours
-sudden onset of testicle pain
Small Testie
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
small and soft testes (Rare but may be firm)
-autrophy as with cirrhosis, hypopituitary, following estrogen therapy, klinefelters syndrom
Varicocele
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-abnormal dilation of vessels in testes
-feels like a "bag of worms"
Spermatocele
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-sperm filled cyst, usually on the Vas Deference
-can transiliuminate
Diffuse Tumor
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-enlarging testes, feels heavy
-does NOT trasilluminate
-Firm palpation does NOT cause sicking discomfort as a normal testes would
-this tumor will maintain the shape of the testes
Orchitis
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-acute inflammation of the testes
-acute to moderate pain with sudden onset (tender from swelling
-Does NOT transilluminate
Scrotal Edema
(Condition of Scrotum)
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
-normally accompanied by edema in the lower extremities
-pitting with palpation
-tenderness
What will NOT transilluminate?
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
swelling, masses, tumor, hernia
What will transilluminate?
(Male Genitalia Assessment)
spermatocele & hydrocele
Amenorrhea
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
the absence of mensuration
-3 missed periods in a row
Dysmenorrhea
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Menstrual cramps (dull or throbbing pains in the lower abdomen)
Para
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Number of children
Gravida
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Number of pregancies
What position does the patient have to be in for a female genitalia assessment?
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Lithotomy position
-feet in stirupps
What helps the patient relax before palpation?
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
To help patient relax, touch the inner thigh before touching the patient for palpation, also explain to the patient what to expect
What type of direct lighting is used in the female genitalia assessment?
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
goose neck lamp
Labia Majora and Labia Minora in:
-Middle aged adults
-Older Adults
-Nulliparous
-Multiparous
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
-Middle aged adults - fat & Plump
-Older Adults- Atrophic
-Nullparous - well approximated
-Multiparous - shrivedled or gaping
Atrophic
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
A wasting or decrease in size of body organ
Nulliparous
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Never had children or been pregnant
Multiparous
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Have been pregnant and have given birth
Chadwick's Sign
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
During pregnancy mucous membranes turn dark blue
-cyanotic vulva
Urethral orifice/meatus
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
-Slit like or inverted "V"
-Above the Virginia
-same color as mucus membranes
-midline
Varicosities
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Visible blood vessels
Skene's Gland
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Lubricating gland
-4cm on anterior vaginal wall down orfice
Bartholin's gland
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Sebaceous Gland - on each side of vagina
-end of vagina opening
Perineum definition
-Nullipaous
-multiparous
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Skin in between vagina and rectum
-Nullipaous - firm & muscular
-multiparous- thick, rigid, scaring
Episitomy
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
-surgical cut made at opening of the vagina during childbirth
-aids difficult delivery
-prevents rupture of tissues
Stress incontinence
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
will expel urine when asked to strain
Cystocele
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Bladder pushes through vaginal wall (bladder herniates into vagina)
-due to child birth
Rectocele
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Rectal tissue herniates through into the vaginia
-due to childbirth or hysterectomy
Uterine Prolapse
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
Portion of the uterus protrudes from opening of the vagina
Normal pH of the Vagina
(Female Genitalia Assessment)
3.5-4.1
Tenesmus
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Painful straining at stool with out results
Melena
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Blood in stools
Pruitus Anal
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Rectal itching, usually red, excoriated from DM, Pinworms
Skin Tags
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Outgrowths of skin
Perirectal Abscess
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
puss filled sac from infection around anal opening
-very painful, red, swollen, hard
Anal Fissure
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Splits in the tissue of the anal canal caused by trauma; swollen skin tags (Sentinel tag) present below fissure very painful, itches/bleeds
Anorectal Fistula
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Small round opening in the skin around anal openings, this suggests a tract from the rectum to the skin, drains fluid; abscess may precede fistula

Fistula - openings communication between 2 things
Renal Prolapse
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Occurs when the mucosa of the rectum telescopes through anal opening (have patient strain) it appears as a red, doughnut-like mass with folds
External hemorrhoids
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
-usually painless, caused by varicose veins
-can contain clotted blood & very painful, swollen, itch, bleeds
-can be internal or external (have patient strain to allow internal hemorrhoids to emerge)
Pilonidal Cyst
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Congenital disorder characterized by small dimple or cyst/sinus, that contains hair, it is located midline in the sacrococcygeal area, & palpate sinus tract
What are the 2 types of renal polyps?
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Predunculated (on a stalk)
Sessile (Flat against wall)
Grey-tan stool
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Means it has NO bile pigment (problem with gallbladder or liver)
Yellow stool
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
An increase in fat
Maroon, tarry black, or red stool
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Indicates blood
What types of occult blood test are MOST sensitive?
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
Hematest and occultest
What types of occult blood test are less sensitive and more reliable?
(Anal & Rectal Assessment)
guaiac & hemoccult