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When assessing a young adult male, which statement made by the client
indicates the need for more education?
"Stress can make it difficult for men to get an erection."
"Men can get breast cancer."
"Pain with urination may be a sign I have a sexually transmitted infection."
"Condoms are unnecessary as long as the female partner is taking birth
control pills."
"Condoms are unnecessary as long as the female partner is taking birth control
pills."
The examiner is performing a focused reproductive interview with a 55-year-
old male client. Which client statement indicates a need for more male
reproductive health education?
"I have less testosterone than I used to."
"Because I am circumcised, I am at higher risk of getting sexually transmitted
infections."
"I know that smoking increases my risk of bladder cancer."
"As I get older, my urine stream is not as strong."
"Because I am circumcised, I am at higher risk of getting sexually transmitted
infections."
It is recommended to do a testicular self-exam (twice a year, every three
months, annually, monthly). Adolescent males should begin testicular self-
examinations by the age of (21, 14, 50, 65).
Monthly and 14
During the initial health history, a male client makes the following statements.
Select the words/phrases that provide cues to their reproductive and
genitourinary problems.
,“I am having white discharge coming from my penis. It started about 3 weeks
ago. It also burns with urination, and I feel like I always have to go to the
bathroom. I am sexually active with one girl. We have not been using
condoms. I tried drinking more water, but it didn’t help. I did go to the clinic for
my asthma last month.”
“I am having white discharge coming from my penis. It started about 3 weeks ago. It
also burns with urination, and I feel like I always have to go to the bathroom. I am
sexually active with one girl. We have not been using condoms. I tried drinking more
water, but it didn’t help. I did go to the clinic for my asthma last month.”
Select the tests that could provide information on the urinary system.
- Testosterone
- CBC
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Laparoscopy
- Creatine
- Cystoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Prostate Specific Antigen
- Arthroscopy
- Testosterone
- Creatine
- Cystoscopy
- Ultrasound
- Prostate Specific Antigen
Normal findings of the lymphatic system include (nonpalpable or palpable) and
(nontender or tender) nodes.
Normal findings of the breasts include (redness, even color,
hyperpigmentation) and (discoloration, nipple retraction, symmetry).
- nonpalpable and nontender
- even color and symmetry
The client reports back pain in the left costovertebral angle. The healthcare
provider interprets that this finding could indicate a problem with which of
,these structures?
Kidney
Adrenal gland
Bladder
Intestine
Kidney
Which factors should the examiner consider when providing contraceptive
education to a male client? Select all that apply.
Age
Occupation
Religious beliefs
Weight
Diet
Age and Religious beliefs
In an uncircumcised male, the foreskin is retracted and cannot be returned.
This can result in strangulation of the glans (head of the penis). This describes
which condition?
Phimosis
Paraphimosis
Testicular torsion
Prostatitis
Paraphimosis
For each finding obtained during the assessment of the male genitourinary
system below, indicate if it is normal or abnormal.
Hematuria with or without pain
Uncircumcised penis
Dark amber, foamy urine
Two descended testicles
White or greenish discharge from the tip of the penis
Normal Findings: Uncircumcised penis and two descended testicles
, Abnormal Findings: Hematuria with or without pain, dark amber/foamy urine, white or
greenish discharge from the tip of the penis
Which condition is a common cause of urinary retention in an older male
adult?
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion
Prostate enlargement
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Prostate enlargement
Which factor demonstrates culturally competent care during a reproductive
assessment?
Discussion of sexual practices is completed with the partner in the room.
The healthcare professional inquires why a male child is not circumcised.
Asking a male colleague to perform the examination, as requested.
The healthcare professional provides a gown for the client.
Asking a male colleague to perform the examination, as requested.
In male reproductive health, psychosocial problems can be the result of which
factors? Select all that apply.
Questioning their sexual orientation
Sexual abuse
Stress
A negative body image
Having protected sex
- Questioning their sexual orientation
- Sexual abuse
- Stress
- A negative body image
What is a common cause of anorexia nervosa in an adolescent?
Delayed development
Sexually transmitted infection