How Is the Anesthetic Jelly That Is Inserted into the Male

question 81

Multiple Choice

How is the anesthetic jelly that is inserted into the male urethra prior to cystoscopy kept from leaking out?

• A) A cotton-tipped applicator is inserted into the external meatus.
• B) A sterile tight-fitting condom is applied to the penis.
• C) A flexible penile clamp is applied to the head of the penis.
• D) A gloved finger is held firmly against the head of the penis.

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Definitions:

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek, important in the action of chewing, blowing, and sucking.

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supplies some glands.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

The ninth pair of cranial nerves which are involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex.