WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam
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1. While performing the genital assess- Peyronie's disease
ment of a male client, a nurse observes
that the client has curvature of the pe-
nis. Which condition does the nurse
suspect in the client?
2. A client tells a nurse, "My erections Sildenafil
lasts for several hours and are painful.
"Which medication found in the client's
prescription is responsible?
3. A nurse observes that a newborn has Hypospadias
an abnormally positioned urethral ori-
fice of the penis. Which disorder will the
nurse suspect in the newborn?
4. Which physical finding in a client will Permanent retracted position of the foreskin be-
lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis? hind the penis
5. A registered nurse is teaching about "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the
the medications for benign prostatic prostate."
hyperplasia (BPH) to a group of student
nurses. Which statement of a student
nurse indicates the need for further
teaching?
6. Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
to synthesize spermatozoa?
7. While assessing a male client for Both A and B
reproductive disorders, the primary (Ultrasound
health-care provider wants to under- Urine flow studies)
stand whether the client has prostate
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cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which diagnostic test will the
nurse expect in this case?
8. While assessing a male client, a nurse Testicular torsion
finds erythema, swelling, and tender-
ness of the scrotum. The client also re-
ports pain in the scrotum. Which dis-
order does the nurse suspect in the
client?
9. A digital rectal examination (DRE) in Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
a client reveals the enlargement of Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles
the prostate gland that is firm, pain- of the prostate but do not aid in reducing the size
less, and generalized. Which medica- of the prostate.
tions will the nurse anticipate from the
primary health-care provider to treat
the client?
10. While assessing a male client, a nurse HYDROcele
observes swelling in the scrotum due
to the collection of serous fluid. Which
condition does the nurse suspect in the
client?
11. Which disorder can occur due to HIV? Testicular cancer
12. Which artery provides engorgement of Dorsal
the glans during erection?
13. After examining an elderly client's pe- Presence of a curved penis
nis, a nurse finds the presence of scar
tissue in the corpora cavernosum. On
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further assessment, the nurse confirms
Peyronie's disease in the client. Which
finding supports the nurse's confirma-
tion?
14. A nurse teaches intervention to a client "I should take a hot bath regularly."
for healthy spermatogenesis. During a
follow-up visit, the nurse finds that the
client has risk for diminished sperm
production. Which statement of the
client supports the nurse's conclusion?
15. During an assessment, a nurse ob- Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
serves the signs of diminished sec-
ondary sexual characteristics in an
adult male client. What should be the
appropriate nursing action?
16. Which hormone stimulates the Leydig Luteinizing hormone
cells of the testes to secrete testos-
terone?
17. Which cells secrete inhibin hormone? Sertoli cells
18. Which condition can cause ischemia of Testicular torsion
the testicle?
19. While assessing a male client, a nurse Presence of an extra X chromosome
observes that the client has a small
penis, long legs, short trunk, enlarged
breast tissues, small testicles, and sex-
ual dysfunction. What reason does the
nurse suspect from these findings?
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20. Which gland secretes a lubricating flu- Bulbourethral gland
id that coats the urethra during sexual
arousal?
21. Endocrine System Consists of glands secreting hormones into the
bloodstream
22. Hormone Regulation Hormones act on target cells by binding to spe-
cific receptors
23. Homeostasis Maintenance Hormones regulate physiological parameters for
internal balance
24. Growth and Development Hormones influence growth, muscle develop-
ment, and maturation
25. Stress Response Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to
stressors
26. Autoimmune Diseases Immune system attacks endocrine glands, caus-
ing disorders
27. Neoplastic Growth Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production
and functions
28. Pituitary Gland Disorders Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion
levels
29. Hypopituitarism Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hor-
mone deficiencies
30. Hyperpituitarism Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hor-
mone excess
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1. While performing the genital assess- Peyronie's disease
ment of a male client, a nurse observes
that the client has curvature of the pe-
nis. Which condition does the nurse
suspect in the client?
2. A client tells a nurse, "My erections Sildenafil
lasts for several hours and are painful.
"Which medication found in the client's
prescription is responsible?
3. A nurse observes that a newborn has Hypospadias
an abnormally positioned urethral ori-
fice of the penis. Which disorder will the
nurse suspect in the newborn?
4. Which physical finding in a client will Permanent retracted position of the foreskin be-
lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis? hind the penis
5. A registered nurse is teaching about "Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the
the medications for benign prostatic prostate."
hyperplasia (BPH) to a group of student
nurses. Which statement of a student
nurse indicates the need for further
teaching?
6. Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
to synthesize spermatozoa?
7. While assessing a male client for Both A and B
reproductive disorders, the primary (Ultrasound
health-care provider wants to under- Urine flow studies)
stand whether the client has prostate
, WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam
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cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which diagnostic test will the
nurse expect in this case?
8. While assessing a male client, a nurse Testicular torsion
finds erythema, swelling, and tender-
ness of the scrotum. The client also re-
ports pain in the scrotum. Which dis-
order does the nurse suspect in the
client?
9. A digital rectal examination (DRE) in Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
a client reveals the enlargement of Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles
the prostate gland that is firm, pain- of the prostate but do not aid in reducing the size
less, and generalized. Which medica- of the prostate.
tions will the nurse anticipate from the
primary health-care provider to treat
the client?
10. While assessing a male client, a nurse HYDROcele
observes swelling in the scrotum due
to the collection of serous fluid. Which
condition does the nurse suspect in the
client?
11. Which disorder can occur due to HIV? Testicular cancer
12. Which artery provides engorgement of Dorsal
the glans during erection?
13. After examining an elderly client's pe- Presence of a curved penis
nis, a nurse finds the presence of scar
tissue in the corpora cavernosum. On
, WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam
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further assessment, the nurse confirms
Peyronie's disease in the client. Which
finding supports the nurse's confirma-
tion?
14. A nurse teaches intervention to a client "I should take a hot bath regularly."
for healthy spermatogenesis. During a
follow-up visit, the nurse finds that the
client has risk for diminished sperm
production. Which statement of the
client supports the nurse's conclusion?
15. During an assessment, a nurse ob- Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
serves the signs of diminished sec-
ondary sexual characteristics in an
adult male client. What should be the
appropriate nursing action?
16. Which hormone stimulates the Leydig Luteinizing hormone
cells of the testes to secrete testos-
terone?
17. Which cells secrete inhibin hormone? Sertoli cells
18. Which condition can cause ischemia of Testicular torsion
the testicle?
19. While assessing a male client, a nurse Presence of an extra X chromosome
observes that the client has a small
penis, long legs, short trunk, enlarged
breast tissues, small testicles, and sex-
ual dysfunction. What reason does the
nurse suspect from these findings?
, WGU Pathophysiology Final Exam
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20. Which gland secretes a lubricating flu- Bulbourethral gland
id that coats the urethra during sexual
arousal?
21. Endocrine System Consists of glands secreting hormones into the
bloodstream
22. Hormone Regulation Hormones act on target cells by binding to spe-
cific receptors
23. Homeostasis Maintenance Hormones regulate physiological parameters for
internal balance
24. Growth and Development Hormones influence growth, muscle develop-
ment, and maturation
25. Stress Response Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to
stressors
26. Autoimmune Diseases Immune system attacks endocrine glands, caus-
ing disorders
27. Neoplastic Growth Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production
and functions
28. Pituitary Gland Disorders Conditions affecting pituitary hormone secretion
levels
29. Hypopituitarism Underactivity of pituitary gland causing hor-
mone deficiencies
30. Hyperpituitarism Overactivity of pituitary gland leading to hor-
mone excess
