Patient Instruction for GYN Examination
1. Ask patient and remind to empty bladder.
2. Advise to undress and where to put clothing.
3. Explain that the drape is used as a sheet to cover the lower half of the body and prove extra comfort.
4. The cape should go on with the opening in the front to allow for the breast examination.
2. Advise to undress and where to put clothing.
3. Explain that the drape is used as a sheet to cover the lower half of the body and prove extra comfort.
4. The cape should go on with the opening in the front to allow for the breast examination.
Positioning:
Supine
Supine
Second position. Patient is moved into this position to allow physician to examine the breasts and abdomen.
Positioning:
Sitting
Sitting
Usually first and final position . Physician speaks to patient and instructions are given in this position .
Positioning:
Dorsal Recumbent
Dorsal Recumbent
This position allows the physician to perform a Bi-manual and rectal exam. Done also if no examination table for performing a Pap smear.
Proctoscope Examination
Clean and organize examination tray:
-gloves
-lubricant
-proctoscope
-drape
-tissue
-fecal occult cards and regent
-gloves
-lubricant
-proctoscope
-drape
-tissue
-fecal occult cards and regent
Positioning:
Prone
Prone
Allow patient to lie in a comfortable position until the physician is ready to begin the exam.
Fecal Occult Blood Testing
used as a screening test for colorectal cancer for males at 50 years and women at 40 year
Proper patient education on diet and preparations for guaiac card to help eliminate:
false positive results.
Pediatric Examinations
Pediatric Vital Signs (use growth chart for tracking percentiles)
Recumbent Length in the Supine position
Recumbent Length in the Supine position
Pediatric Examinations
Head Circumference
Head Circumference
-use flexible , cloth tape measure
-measure around widest portion of head
-measure around widest portion of head
Measuring B/P of a Pediatric Patient
B/P taken at 3 years of age
cuff inflated to approx. 130mmHg and release pressure at a rate of no more than 2 to 3 mm/Hg per second.
cuff inflated to approx. 130mmHg and release pressure at a rate of no more than 2 to 3 mm/Hg per second.
Newborn Screening:
Consists of collecting small amount of blood from infant's heel.
Test is PKU (phenylketonuria) or hyperthroidism
Test is PKU (phenylketonuria) or hyperthroidism
PKU Testing is done when?
Within the first 24 hours of birth
second done 10-14 days after birth if inconclusive.
second done 10-14 days after birth if inconclusive.
Equipment for eye exam.
Eye chart and an eye occulder
The Big E chart for non English speaking
The Big E chart for non English speaking
When is the Object chart used?
So that a child can easily identify objects like boat, house and ball.
The process of cleansing the external auditory canal with flowing solution to remove impacted cerumen.
Ear irrigation
When physician is assisted by MA, exam can be performed in
-less time
-with greater effectiveness
-increased patient comfort
-with greater effectiveness
-increased patient comfort
MA responsibility during exam:
-assisting with patient positioning
-providing assistance to physician and patient during exam
- instruct patient to dress and assist if necessary
-providing assistance to physician and patient during exam
- instruct patient to dress and assist if necessary
Preparing the tray( Mayo Stand)
Step 1: Clean tray using a cotton ball or gauze and alcohol
Step 2: Wipe tray in a circular motion, inward to outward and allow it to tray.
Step 3: Place a utility towel on the tray.
Step 4: Arrange equipment in order of use from left to right.
Step 2: Wipe tray in a circular motion, inward to outward and allow it to tray.
Step 3: Place a utility towel on the tray.
Step 4: Arrange equipment in order of use from left to right.
Preparation of exam room is MA's responsibility:
1. exam room should be free from clutter and well lit
2. supplies well stocked
3. a comfortable room temp is maintained
2. supplies well stocked
3. a comfortable room temp is maintained
Kartensatzinfo:
Autor: CoboCards-User
Oberthema: Biology
Thema: CLS 103
Schule / Uni: Arizona College
Ort: Glendale
Veröffentlicht: 02.10.2014
Tags: Ms. Williams
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