NR 509 Week 5 Midweek Comprehension Quiz

NR 509 Week 5 Midweek Comprehension Quiz Question 1 0 / 2 pts According to the lesson, examination of the male genitalia is typically performed with the patient standing during the entire assessment? You Answered True Correct Answer False Examination of the male genitalia is performed with the patient first lying down and then standing. Question 2 2 / 2 pts According to the lesson, the breasts tend to swell and become more nodular before menses from increasing estrogen stimulation. Therefore, what is the best time to examine the breasts? 4 weeks after the onset of menstruation 1 or 2 days prior to the onset of menstruation Correct! 5 to 7 days after the onset of menstruation 3 days after the onset of menstruation Because breasts tend to swell and become more nodular before menses from increasing estrogen stimulation, the best time for examination is 5 to 7 days after the onset of menstruation. Question 3 0 / 2 pts According to the Bates’ Visual Guide video 14.5 Assessing for Hernias, during the physical assessment, place your index finger close to the inferior margin of the scrotal sac along the inguinal canal towards the external inguinal ring. Ask the patient to bear down as you search for any bulges or masses that touch your finger. You are assessing for what type of hernia? Femoral You Answered Scrotal Correct Answer Inguinal Testicular Indirect inguinal hernia examination requires the following steps: Examine patient in the upright position; Invaginate the scrotum with the middle finger; Direct the finger towards pubic tubercle; Immediately anterior is the external inguinal ring; The fingertip will rest on the cord as it exits the inguinal ring; Now have the patient bear down like he is moving his bowels. Following bearing down, a hernia sac should be palpable if present.