NORMAL ASSESSMENTS= Skin & Mucosa smooth, Labia should be symmetric, no
lesions, small amount of whitish vaginal discharge
Inspecting External Genitalia= Supine Position
Inspecting Internal Genitalia=Lithotomy Position
**Assess by inspection & palpation
Female Health History Questions - ANSWER Questions to Ask include:
-Menstrual History (Age of 1st & last period, length, flow, type of flow & pain)
, -Sexual History (Age when activity began, number and sex of partners)
-STD History
-Contraceptive Use
-Frequency of Pelvic Exams or Pap Smear
-Vaginal Discharge, itching, pain
-Smoking
-Family History of Reproductive Cancer
-Pain with intercourse, difficulty achieving Orgasm
Assessing Male Genitalia - ANSWER Assess: Penis, Testicles, Epididymis, Scrotum,
Prostate Gland & Seminal Vesicles (May also assess Inguinal Area for hernias)
Assess For:
-Size
-Placement
-Contour
-Appearance
-Redness or Edema
-Discharge
NORMAL ASSESSMENT: Left Testicle will lie lower in the Scrotal sac, symmetry, no
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