Digital Rectal Exam & Anoscopy
Self-Assessment Questions
Question 1Which of the following are indications for Anoscopy?
|
A. Initial evaluation of rectal bleeding
| |
|
B. Peri-anal pain
| |
|
C. Change in bowel habit
| |
|
D. Evaluation of anal discharge
| |
|
E. All of the above
|
Question 2The DRE is only performed prior to anoscopy in extenuating circumstances.
True False
Queston 3Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to Anoscopy?
|
A. Anal fissures
| |
|
B. Fecal incontinence
| |
|
C. Imperforate anus
| |
|
D. Unwilling patient
|
Question 4Which of the following statements is FALSE?
|
A. A clear plastic anoscope may provide better visualization of the mucosa than the opaque devices
| |
|
B. Anoscopes consist of a tapered cylinder and a solid obturator that fits inside
| |
|
C. The anoscope should always be inserted without the obturator in the cylinder. The obturator is then placed in the cylinder to better visualize the mucosa
| |
|
D. The patient should be positioned in the left lateral decubitus position for both the DRE and the Anoscopy procedures
|