HXPX Anus, Rectum And Prostate
Exam study set
prostate gland lies - Answer against the anterior rectal wall
prostate gland - Answer - rounded, hear-shaped, and normally 2.5 cm long
- only the lateral lobes and median sulcus are palpable
how is the uterine cervix palpable in the female - Answer through the anterior wall of the
rectum
prostate cancer occurs in - Answer the periphery of the prostate
- usually palpable
BPH occurs - Answer in the middle which is why it affects urination
prostate cancer abnormal because - Answer one side is larger than the other
- benign= both sides large
infection versus tumor in prostate - Answer infection= squishy
tumor= hard
when is urine flow weak - Answer prostate is pinching it off
where do males with prostate pain have the pain - Answer testes, perineum, lower back
examination approach - Answer - acknowledge that it is uncomfortable and
embarrassing
- emphasize value of exam
- demonstrate trust and compassion
- discuss exam procedure with no surprises
explain sensation of fullness in rectum triggering urgency
position for digital rectal exam - Answer - standing, leaning over exam table (most
comfortable and easiest)
- left lateral recumbent with hips and knees flexed
- pelvic exam position with stirrups
- drape to maintain modesty
Exam study set
prostate gland lies - Answer against the anterior rectal wall
prostate gland - Answer - rounded, hear-shaped, and normally 2.5 cm long
- only the lateral lobes and median sulcus are palpable
how is the uterine cervix palpable in the female - Answer through the anterior wall of the
rectum
prostate cancer occurs in - Answer the periphery of the prostate
- usually palpable
BPH occurs - Answer in the middle which is why it affects urination
prostate cancer abnormal because - Answer one side is larger than the other
- benign= both sides large
infection versus tumor in prostate - Answer infection= squishy
tumor= hard
when is urine flow weak - Answer prostate is pinching it off
where do males with prostate pain have the pain - Answer testes, perineum, lower back
examination approach - Answer - acknowledge that it is uncomfortable and
embarrassing
- emphasize value of exam
- demonstrate trust and compassion
- discuss exam procedure with no surprises
explain sensation of fullness in rectum triggering urgency
position for digital rectal exam - Answer - standing, leaning over exam table (most
comfortable and easiest)
- left lateral recumbent with hips and knees flexed
- pelvic exam position with stirrups
- drape to maintain modesty
