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Rectal Exam Procedure Checklist

This document provides a checklist for conducting a rectal examination, including introducing oneself to the patient, explaining the procedure, identifying the need for a chaperone, positioning the patient correctly, wearing gloves, inspecting the anus externally and internally while describing any findings, attempting a diagnosis, and maintaining the patient's dignity throughout.

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Rectal Exam Procedure Checklist

This document provides a checklist for conducting a rectal examination, including introducing oneself to the patient, explaining the procedure, identifying the need for a chaperone, positioning the patient correctly, wearing gloves, inspecting the anus externally and internally while describing any findings, attempting a diagnosis, and maintaining the patient's dignity throughout.

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Rectal Examination Checklist

Did the student:

 Introduce themselves
 Say they would explain the procedure and reassure the patient.
 Identify the need for a chaperone.
 Identify the correct position for the patient
 Wear gloves
 Inspect anus externally and identify some possible features
- General condition
- Fissures
- Ulcers
- Haemorrhoids
- Polyps
- Prolapse
- Warts
- Threadworms
 Test sphincter control
 Perform 180 posterior sweep and identify what they are looking for/describe
findings
- Smooth/pliable
- Lymph nodes
- Abscesses
- Polyps
- Faeces
- Does patient experience any pain?
 180 anterior sweep and describe findings/what looking for
- Size
- Consistency
- Nodularity
- Tenderness
- Presence/absence of medial sulcus
- Symmetry
 Inspect withdrawn finger and identify what for
- Blood
- Mucous
- Faeces
- Pus
 Wipe area, cover patient, thank patient
 Remove gloves and wash hands
 Maintain patients dignity throughout
 Attempt diagnosis

Clinical Educators
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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