Pelvic/Pap

Question 1

Pelvic/Pap Rubric

Answer 1

Introduce self to patient
Verify patient identity
Describe procedure to patient
Wash hands
Put on gloves
Drape patient
Position patient
Inspect mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, perineum, clitoris, urethral meatus, vaginal intraoitus
Inspect for vulvovaginal symptoms such as inflammation, ulcerations, sores, swelling, nodules, excoriations, lice/nits
Inspect for discharge amount, color, odor, consistency
Warm speculum with water
Apply downward pressure at lower margin of introitus
Introduce speculum at an angle
Correct use of light
Verbalized description of cervical os
Properly obtain specimens