HLSC 2416 Health Assessment- AARP(2) A+ Graded.

outlet of GI tract; about 3.8 cm long in adult. lined with modified skin that merges with rectal mucosa at the anorectal junction correct answers anal canal The rectal interior has 3 semilunar transverse folds called ______________. These cross one-half the circumference of the rectal lumen. May serve to hold feces as the flatus passes correct answers valves of houston lies anterior to rectum and 2cm behind symphysis pubis correct answers Prostate gland - correct answers median sulcus The prostate gland commonly starts to enlarge during the middle adult years, but not from cancer. Present in 80% of men over 60 correct answers Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) most frequently diagnosed cancer in men correct answers prostate cancer subjective data includes correct answers -usual bowel routine -change in bowel habits -rectal bleeding, blood in stool -medications -rectal conditions -family history -patient-centered care questions about usual bowel routine correct answers bowel move regularly? how often? color? hard or soft? questions about change in bowel habits correct answers loose stool or diarrhea? when did it start? how long? color? questions about rectal conditions correct answers itching, pain or burning? hemorroids? questions about patient-centered care correct answers high-fiber foods? how much water? rectal examinations? position for rectal exam correct answers -left lateral -lithotomy -standing (females usually lithotomy or left lateral; males all 3) Inspection of perianal area correct answers -skin -opening -sacrococcygeal area -valsalva maneuver