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located at 11 & 1 o'clock; milk this gland by moving the finger outward, do this on both sides of
the urethra and then directly on the urethra. - ✔✔Skene Glands
what do you look for when milking the skene glands? - ✔✔discharge and note any tenderness
what does discharge from the skene glands usually indicate? - ✔✔an infection- most
commonly, but not necessarily, gonococcal
located on the posterolateral portion of the labia majora, at 5 & 7 o'clock - ✔✔Bartholin glands
what do you look for when palpating the bartholin glands? - ✔✔discharge, swelling,
tenderness, masses, heart or fluctuation
swelling that is painful, hot to the touch, and fluctuant is indicative of what? - ✔✔infection-
usually gonococcal or staphylococcal in origin and filled with pus
a nontender mass on the Bartholin gland is indicative of what? - ✔✔a bartholin cyst, which is
the result of chronic inflammation of the gland
top two skin folds of the vagina. may be gaping or closed, dry or moist. may be shriveled or full -
✔✔Labia Majora
the tissue of the labia majora should have what characteristics? - ✔✔soft and homogeneous
labial swelling, redness, or tenderness, particularly if unilateral, may be indicative of what? -
✔✔a Bartholin gland infection
,excoriation, rashes, or lesions of the labia majora are indicative of what? - ✔✔infectious or
inflammatory process
two smaller skin folds of the vagina. inner surface should be moist and dark pink - ✔✔Labia
Minora
the tissue of the labia minora should have what characteristics? - ✔✔soft, homogeneous, and
without tenderness
inflammation, irritation, excoriation, or caking of discharge in tissue folds of the labia minora is
indicative of what? - ✔✔vaginal infection or poor hygiene
Discoloration or tenderness of the labia minora may be indicative of what? - ✔✔result of
traumatic bruising
ulcers or vesicles on the labia minora may be a sign of what? - ✔✔an STI
located between the vaginal introitus and the anus. - ✔✔the perineum
what is a characteristic of the perineal surface? - ✔✔smooth
what is the definition of a woman who is nulliparous? - ✔✔she has never given birth to a child
what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a nulliparous woman? - ✔✔thick
and smooth
what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a multiparous woman? -
✔✔thinner and rigid
, what is the definition of a woman who is multiparous? - ✔✔she has given birth to multiple
children
descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina
result of weakening of the supporting structures of the pelvic floor, often occurring
concurrently with a cystocele and rectocele
uterus becomes progressively retroverted and descends in to the vaginal canal - ✔✔uterine
prolapse
the cervix remains within the vagina - ✔✔first degree prolapse of the uterus
the cervix is at the introitus - ✔✔second degree prolapse of the uterus
the cervix and vagina drop outside the introitus - ✔✔third degree prolapse of the uterus
what are some subjective signs of an uterine prolapse? - ✔✔-sensation of pelvic heaviness
and/or uterus falling out
- tissue protruding from vagina
- may report urinary leakage or urge incontinence, difficulty having a bowel movement, or low
back pain
what color should the cervix be? - ✔✔pink, with the color evenly distributed
a bluish colored cervix is indicative of what? - ✔✔increased vascularity, which may be a sign of
pregnancy
a cervix that is pointing anteriorly indicates what? - ✔✔a retroverted uterus
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located at 11 & 1 o'clock; milk this gland by moving the finger outward, do this on both sides of
the urethra and then directly on the urethra. - ✔✔Skene Glands
what do you look for when milking the skene glands? - ✔✔discharge and note any tenderness
what does discharge from the skene glands usually indicate? - ✔✔an infection- most
commonly, but not necessarily, gonococcal
located on the posterolateral portion of the labia majora, at 5 & 7 o'clock - ✔✔Bartholin glands
what do you look for when palpating the bartholin glands? - ✔✔discharge, swelling,
tenderness, masses, heart or fluctuation
swelling that is painful, hot to the touch, and fluctuant is indicative of what? - ✔✔infection-
usually gonococcal or staphylococcal in origin and filled with pus
a nontender mass on the Bartholin gland is indicative of what? - ✔✔a bartholin cyst, which is
the result of chronic inflammation of the gland
top two skin folds of the vagina. may be gaping or closed, dry or moist. may be shriveled or full -
✔✔Labia Majora
the tissue of the labia majora should have what characteristics? - ✔✔soft and homogeneous
labial swelling, redness, or tenderness, particularly if unilateral, may be indicative of what? -
✔✔a Bartholin gland infection
,excoriation, rashes, or lesions of the labia majora are indicative of what? - ✔✔infectious or
inflammatory process
two smaller skin folds of the vagina. inner surface should be moist and dark pink - ✔✔Labia
Minora
the tissue of the labia minora should have what characteristics? - ✔✔soft, homogeneous, and
without tenderness
inflammation, irritation, excoriation, or caking of discharge in tissue folds of the labia minora is
indicative of what? - ✔✔vaginal infection or poor hygiene
Discoloration or tenderness of the labia minora may be indicative of what? - ✔✔result of
traumatic bruising
ulcers or vesicles on the labia minora may be a sign of what? - ✔✔an STI
located between the vaginal introitus and the anus. - ✔✔the perineum
what is a characteristic of the perineal surface? - ✔✔smooth
what is the definition of a woman who is nulliparous? - ✔✔she has never given birth to a child
what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a nulliparous woman? - ✔✔thick
and smooth
what are the characteristics of the tissue of the perineum in a multiparous woman? -
✔✔thinner and rigid
, what is the definition of a woman who is multiparous? - ✔✔she has given birth to multiple
children
descent or herniation of the uterus into or beyond the vagina
result of weakening of the supporting structures of the pelvic floor, often occurring
concurrently with a cystocele and rectocele
uterus becomes progressively retroverted and descends in to the vaginal canal - ✔✔uterine
prolapse
the cervix remains within the vagina - ✔✔first degree prolapse of the uterus
the cervix is at the introitus - ✔✔second degree prolapse of the uterus
the cervix and vagina drop outside the introitus - ✔✔third degree prolapse of the uterus
what are some subjective signs of an uterine prolapse? - ✔✔-sensation of pelvic heaviness
and/or uterus falling out
- tissue protruding from vagina
- may report urinary leakage or urge incontinence, difficulty having a bowel movement, or low
back pain
what color should the cervix be? - ✔✔pink, with the color evenly distributed
a bluish colored cervix is indicative of what? - ✔✔increased vascularity, which may be a sign of
pregnancy
a cervix that is pointing anteriorly indicates what? - ✔✔a retroverted uterus
