This video will show you how to assist with a pelvic examination and papi test. Introduce yourself and identify the patient. Wash your hands. Explain the procedure to the patient and see if they have any questions. Ask the patient if they need to use the restroom. If so, have them use the restroom before the provider comes into the room. Obtain the necessary information to complete the cytology requisition form. Gather any medical history that you may need from your patient. Instruct the patient to remove all clothing that put on the examination gown with the opening in the front. Provide an additional drape if needed. Provide the patient privacy by leaving the room. When the patient is gowned, enter the room. Review the procedure with the patient and ask if they have any more questions. Pull out the stirrups from the end of the table. Gently assist the patient by putting their leg inside the stirrups. Have the patient scoot to the end of the table. Assist the patient in placing the other leg into the stirrups. Make sure the patient is comfortable and assist them to lay down. Notify the provider that the patient is ready. At this time, the provider may complete a basic assessment of the patient and also do an initial breast examination. You will want to prepare for a pelvic examination. Ensure that the room is fully stocked with all of the equipment the provider may need. The provider typically will take their position on the exam stool at the end of the table. You will want to remove the cover from the Mayo tray if it's not removed already and ensure that the provider is handed their gloves. Make sure you have washed your hands and gloves up. Assisting the provider includes handing them the end of cervical broom, handle first. Handing them the speculum handle first. And opening the labeled specimen bottle and be ready to accept the endosurf colt broom. Although every provider is different, you will typically be asked to apply lubricant to the gloved index and middle fingers of the examining hand of the provider. Once you are done assisting the provider, you will want to un-gloved and wash your hands. When the provider has finished the exam, have the patient push back up the table, help her get her feet out of the stirrups and push the stirrups in. Check on your patient and hand tissues to the patient to remove any residual lubricant. Instruct the patient to dress. Provide assistance as needed. Advise the patient when results will be available and schedule a follow-up appointment if indicated. Provide any patient teaching information pamphlets that are appropriate and dismiss the patient. Record exam, pap test, and any teaching in the chart. Place the labeled specimen bottle with the attached requisition in the lab pickup area. Assist the patient down as needed.