Male and female genitalia

• Sweat glands


  The skin folds of the labia majora are composed of adipose tissue, sebaceous glands, and ___________
• glans


  The visible portion of the clitoris is termed the
• Vestibule


  The skin folds of the labia Majora and labia minora form a boat-shaped area termed the
• Pink squamous epithelium and connective tissue


  The outermost layer of the vaginal wall is composed of
• Estrogen


  The outer layer of the vaginal wall is under the direct influence of
• Skene gland


  Secrete mucus to aid in lubrication during intercourse
• Bartholin glands


  Secrete mucus to lubricate and maintain moist vaginal environment
• Os


  Opening in center of cervix
• Libido


  Desire for sexual activity
• Pediculosis pubis


  "Crabs"
• Chadwick sign


  Cervix appears blue rather than pink
• Mons pubis


  Round firm pad of adipose tissue that covers the symphysis pubis
• Menopause


  Cessation of menstruation
• Amenorrhea


  Absence of menstruation
• Menorrhagia


  Heavy menstruation
• Dysmenorrhea


  Painful menstruation
• Dysuria


  Painful urination
• Valves of Houston


  Three semi lunar transverse folds within the rectal interior
• Proctosigmoidoscopy


  Examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon using a sigmoidoscopy
• Valsalva maneuver


  Client hold breath and bears down
• Do you experience mood swings or bloating?


  A female client tells the nurse that she may be experiencing premenstrual syndrome. An appropriate question for the nurse to ask the client is ____
• Hot flashes


  A 53 years old client tells the nurse that she thinks she is starting the menopausal phase of her life. The nurse should instruct the client that she may experience _______
• Infection


  During assessment of the vaginal area of an adult client, the client tells the nurse that she has had pain in her vaginal area. The nurse should further assess the client for______
• Sexually transmitted disease


  A female client tells the nurse that she has pain while urinating. Beside o gaining a urinalysis, the nurse should assess the client for ______
• Decreased urethral elasticity


  An older adult client visits the clinic complaining of urinary Incontinence. The nurse should explain to the client that this is often due to
• Refrain from douching 48 hours before the examination


  A female client has scheduled a physical examination, including Pap smear. The nurse should instruct the client to ______
• Warm tap water


  The nurse is preparing to perform a speculum examination on an adult woman. To lubricate the speculum before insertion, the nurse should use_______
• Bear down


  He client is performing a speculum examination on n adult woman. The nurse is having difficulty inserting the speculum. Because the client is unable to relax. The nurse should ask the client to______
• Cystocele


  The nurse is assessing the genitalia of a female client and detects a bulging anterior Walls the vagina. The nurse should plan to refer the client to a physician for
• Stress incontinence


  An older adult client visits the clinic for a gynecologic examination. The client tells the nurse that she has been told that she has uterine prolapse. The nurse should further assess the client for
• Infection


  While assessing the cervix of an adult client, the nurse observes a yellowish discharge from the cervix. The nurse should further assess the client for a/an
• Herpes simplex virus infection


  While performing a gynecologic examination, the nurse observe small, painful, ulcer-like lesion with red bases on the client's labia. The nurse should refer the client to a physician for possible
• Genital warts


  While assessing the genitalia of a female client, the nurse observe moist fleshy lesions on the client's labia. The nurse should refer the client to a physician for possible
• Trichomonas vaginalis infection


  During a gynecologic examination, the nurse observes that the client has a yellow-green frothy vaginal discharge. The nurse should plan to test the client for possible
• ectopic pregnancy


  A client visits the clinic because she has missed one period and suspects she is pregnant. While assessing the client, the nurse detects a solid, mobile, tender, unilateral adnexal mass. The client's cervix is soft. The nurse suspects that the client may be experiencing
• Gastrointestinal bleeding


  A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that her stools have been black for the past 3 days. The nurse should assess the client for
• Biliary disease


  A client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that her stools have been pale for the past 2 days and her skin has been itching. The nurse should refer the client to a physician for possible
• Bear down


  The nurse is planning to inspect the anal area for an adult female client. To assess for any bulges or lesions, the nurse should ask the client to
• A fungal infection


  While assessing the anus of an adult client, the nurse detects redness and excoriation. The nurse determines that this sign is most likely due to
• Polyps


  while assessing the anus of an adult client, the nurse detects thee presence of small nodules. The nurse should refer the client to a physician for possible