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    The document describes the steps taken during an examination of a patient for an inguinal hernia. It lists the procedures that should be followed which include: 1) Greeting the patient and obtaining permission for examination; 2) Positioning and exposing the area to be examined; 3) Inspecting for characteristics of the lump such as size and shape; 4) Palpating for tenderness or hotness; 5) Checking for an expansile cough impulse; 6) Performing reducibility and deep ring occlusion tests; 7) Examining the other inguinal area and abdomen; and 8) Washing hands before and after the examination. The examiner's performance is then assessed on skills such as systematic examination

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    The document describes the steps taken during an examination of a patient for an inguinal hernia. It lists the procedures that should be followed which include: 1) Greeting the patient and obtaining permission for examination; 2) Positioning and exposing the area to be examined; 3) Inspecting for characteristics of the lump such as size and shape; 4) Palpating for tenderness or hotness; 5) Checking for an expansile cough impulse; 6) Performing reducibility and deep ring occlusion tests; 7) Examining the other inguinal area and abdomen; and 8) Washing hands before and after the examination. The examiner's performance is then assessed on skills such as systematic examination

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    Examination of Inguinal Hernia

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    The document describes the steps taken during an examination of a patient for an inguinal hernia. It lists the procedures that should be followed which include: 1) Greeting the patient and obtaining permission for examination; 2) Positioning and exposing the area to be examined; 3) Inspecting for characteristics of the lump such as size and shape; 4) Palpating for tenderness or hotness; 5) Checking for an expansile cough impulse; 6) Performing reducibility and deep ring occlusion tests; 7) Examining the other inguinal area and abdomen; and 8) Washing hands before and after the examination. The examiner's performance is then assessed on skills such as systematic examination

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    The University of Medical Sciences & Technology

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Surgery

    Date: ……………………………. Centre: ……………………….


    Candidate Name:……………………………..
    ……………… :Candidate index number: …………………………………… Session
    STATION: Inguinal hernia

    Steps
    He washed his hand before starting examination 0 1
    Introduce himself, Greets the patient & take permission 0 1 2 3
    positioning of the patient(ask the patient to stand up) & - 1 2
    Adequate exposure of the site 2
    Inspection
    Site, Size, Shape and extension of the lump 0 1 2 3 4
    Palpation
    Hotness, Tenderness 0 1 2
    0 1
    Examination of the scrotal contents 0 1
    Expansile cough impulse - 2
    2
    Reducibility test 0 1 2
    Performing Deep ring occlusion test - 1 2
    2
    Examination of the other inguinal side 0 1
    Examination of the abdomen for masses or ascites 0 1
    Mention Per Rectum Examination for prostate 0 1
    Generic Skills
    Carrying the examination in systematic way 0 1 2
    Reacts appropriately to patient’s discomfort 0 1 2
    He covered the uncovered area & thanks the patient 0 1
    He washed his hand after completion of the examination. 0 1
    Incorrect diagnosis, Correct, differential diagnosis 0 1 2
    Global assessment U B S G E

    Total = ………./ 33

    Examiner signature: …………… Examiner name…

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