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    This document provides guidance on performing a urological examination. It lists specific areas of the body to inspect and examine including the general appearance, hands, face, abdomen, vital signs, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. For each area, it indicates what to look for and the rationale for examining that area as part of a urological evaluation. The goal is to observe any signs, symptoms, or clues that may be relevant to urological health and perform related tests and examinations.

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    This document provides guidance on performing a urological examination. It lists specific areas of the body to inspect and examine including the general appearance, hands, face, abdomen, vital signs, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. For each area, it indicates what to look for and the rationale for examining that area as part of a urological evaluation. The goal is to observe any signs, symptoms, or clues that may be relevant to urological health and perform related tests and examinations.

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    Urology Exam

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    This document provides guidance on performing a urological examination. It lists specific areas of the body to inspect and examine including the general appearance, hands, face, abdomen, vital signs, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. For each area, it indicates what to look for and the rationale for examining that area as part of a urological evaluation. The goal is to observe any signs, symptoms, or clues that may be relevant to urological health and perform related tests and examinations.

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    Urological Examination

    General Inspection

    Observe for Rationale


    Discomfort / pain
    Dyspnoea
    Any signs of bruising, pigmentation
    Sallow appearance
    Altered level of consciousness
    Jaundice
    Bedside clues (a-v fistula, dialysis,
    sputum pot, IVI)

    Hands

    Inspect for Rationale


    Discolouration of the nails

    Splinter haemorrhages
    Temperature
    Palmar creases
    Oedema
    CRT
    Skin turgor
    Hand flap

    Vital signs

    Obtain Rationale
    Pulse
    Respiratory rate
    Blood Pressure

    Face

    Inspect for Rationale


    Colour
    Oedema
    Conjunctivae (anaemia)
    Arcus senilis, xanthelasma
    Central cyanosis (mouth)
    Halitosis
    Moist mucus membranes
    Mouth ulcers
    Fungal infections
    Abdomen

    Inspect for Rationale


    Masses
    Distension
    Surgical scars (loin scar)
    Striae
    Urostomy
    Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
    Oedematous genitalia

    Palpation

    Examine Rationale
    Lymph nodes

    Kidneys

    Bladder

    Genitalia

    Percussion

    Examine Rationale
    Bladder
    Shifting dullness

    Auscultation

    Examine Rationale
    Renal arteries (bruits)

    Endpieces

    Perform Rational
    Urinalysis

    Rectal examination

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