Pt Hx and PE: Male GU Exam Questions and Answers for the Latest Edition

Pt Hx and PE: Male GU Exam Questions and Answers for the Latest Edition What is the shaft of the penis formed by? - ***3 columns of vascular erectile tissue What are the columns of erectile tissue? - ***- Corpus spongiform - Two corpora cavernosa Where does the corpus spongiosum extend from? - ***Bulb of the penis to the cone-shaped glans with the expanded base (corona) Where is the urethral meatus located? - ***Vertically at the tip of the glans What are paired ovoid glands? - ***Testes What is the normal length of testes for prepubertal boys? - ***1.5-2 cm What is the normal length of testes for post puberty boys? - ***4-5cm What is a loose pouch of skin containing the testes? - ***Scrotum What is on the poster lateral surface of each testis? - ***Softer, comma shaped epididymis What does the epididymis consist of? - ***Tightly coiled tubules originating from the testis that become the vas deferens What does the spermatic cord consist of? - ***Vas deferens, arteries, and veins What are the basic landmarks in the groin or inguinal area? - ***- anterior superior iliac spine - pubic tubercle of the superior ramus - inguinal ligament that runs between them Where does the inguinal canal lie? - ***Medial to and roughly parallel to the inguinal ligament Where does the femoral canal lie? - ***Below the inguinal ligament What should you do when asking about a patients history? - ***- ensure comfortability - address questions in a respectful, direct, nonjudgmental, and sensitive way What are common/concerning symptoms of the male GU system? - ***- penile discharg