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Presented by: Jonna Bobeck BSN, RN, CEN

Pullman Regional Hospital CNA Competency: Pelvic Exam Setup and Assist. Presented by: Jonna Bobeck BSN, RN, CEN. Objectives. Discuss pelvic exam setup Describe pelvic exam assist documentation. Pelvic Exam Set- up. Patient gown; warm blankets C lean exam gloves

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Presented by: Jonna Bobeck BSN, RN, CEN

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  1. Pullman Regional Hospital CNA Competency: Pelvic Exam Setup and Assist Presented by: Jonna Bobeck BSN, RN, CEN

  2. Objectives • Discuss pelvic exam setup • Describe pelvic exam assist • documentation

  3. Pelvic Exam Set-up • Patient gown; warm blankets • Clean exam gloves • Vaginal speculum appropriate to patient body size, and the light source for disposable speculums. • K-Y jelly • Head lamp; overhead lamp • 4x4s; ring speculum (if vaginal bleeding present) • Genprobe unisex specimen collection kit, KOH specimen container, pink sterile and saline tubule • Large cotton swabs • Sterile cotton swabs • Linen for post-exam cleansing usually the disposable warm towelettes.

  4. Pelvic Exam Assist Procedural Steps • Close door • Place patient in stirrups room 6 or 7 in ED • Open Genprobe kit and tear open swabs keeping cotton tip sterile • Assist physician as needed • Label specimens appropriately • Provide cleansing cloth for patient

  5. Documenting Pelvic Exam Set-up and Assist

  6. References Perry, A., & Potter, P. (Ed.). (2006). Clinical nursing skills and techniques. St. Louis, MI: Elsevier Mosby.

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