NSG 460 exam 4
When the nurse is performing a testicular examination on a 25-year-old man, which
finding is
considered normal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Testes that feel oval and movable and are
slightly sensitive to compression
The nurse is inspecting the scrotum and testes of a 43-year-old man. Which finding
would
require additional follow-up and evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Skin on the
scrotum is taut.
A 55-year-old man is experiencing severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotal area. It is
somewhat relieved by elevation. On examination the nurse notices an enlarged, red
scrotum that
is very tender to palpation. Distinguishing the epididymis from the testis is difficult, and
the
scrotal skin is thick and edematous. This description is consistent with which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER-epididymitis
The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty.
The
nurse should reply by saying: - CORRECT ANSWER-The first sign of puberty is an
enlargement of the testes."
During an examination of an aging man, the nurse recognizes that normal changes to
expect
would be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased penis size.
An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse knows that in the
absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity later in life may be attributable to:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Side effects of medications
A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the clinic
for
complaints of burning and pain during urination. He is experiencing: - CORRECT
ANSWER-dysuria
. A 45-year-old mother of two children is seen at the clinic for complaints of "losing my
urine
when I sneeze." The nurse documents that she is experiencing: - CORRECT ANSWER-
stress incontinence
,When the nurse is conducting sexual history from a male adolescent, which statement
would
be most appropriate to use at the beginning of the interview? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity."
Which of these statements is most appropriate when the nurse is obtaining a
genitourinary
history from an older man? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you need to get up at night to
urinate?"
When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, the patient has
an
erection. The nurse's most appropriate action or response is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reassure the patient that this is a normal response and continue with the examination.
The nurse is examining the glans and knows which finding is normal for this area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smegma may be present under the foreskin of an uncircumcised
male
When performing a genitourinary assessment, the nurse notices that the urethral
meatus is
ventrally positioned. This finding is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Called hypospadias.
The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral
drainage.
When collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture, the nurse
should - CORRECT ANSWER-Compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and
forefinger, and collect any
discharge.
The external male genital structures include the: - CORRECT ANSWER-scrotum
. An accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-prostate
Which of these statements is true regarding the penis? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans
When performing a genital examination on a 25-year-old man, the nurse notices deeply
pigmented, wrinkled scrotal skin with large sebaceous follicles. On the basis of this
information,
the nurse would: - CORRECT ANSWER-consider this finding as normal, and proceed
with the examination
, Which statement concerning the testes is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The cremaster
muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the
body.
A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced.
The
nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Testes.
7. A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an "inguinal hernia."
He asks
the nurse to explain what a hernia is. The nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain
that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the abdominal
muscles.
When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of
multiple firm,
nontender, yellow 1-cm nodules. The nurse knows that these nodules are most likely: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sebaceous cysts.
When performing a scrotal assessment, the nurse notices that the scrotal contents
show a red
glow with transillumination. On the basis of this finding the nurse would: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Suspect the presence of serous fluid in the scrotum.
When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, which action
is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Having the patient shift his weight onto the left
(unexamined) leg when palpating for a
hernia on the right side
. The nurse is aware of which statement to be true regarding the incidence of testicular
cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Men with a history of cryptorchidism are at the greatest
risk for the development of
testicular cancer.
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a patient. Which
statement is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-If you notice an enlarged testicle
or a painless lump, call your health care provider."
4. A 2-month-old uncircumcised infant has been brought to the clinic for a well-baby
checkup.
How would the nurse proceed with the genital examination? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Retracting the foreskin should be avoided until the infant is 3 months old
A 2-year-old boy has been diagnosed with physiologic cryptorchidism. Considering this
When the nurse is performing a testicular examination on a 25-year-old man, which
finding is
considered normal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Testes that feel oval and movable and are
slightly sensitive to compression
The nurse is inspecting the scrotum and testes of a 43-year-old man. Which finding
would
require additional follow-up and evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Skin on the
scrotum is taut.
A 55-year-old man is experiencing severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotal area. It is
somewhat relieved by elevation. On examination the nurse notices an enlarged, red
scrotum that
is very tender to palpation. Distinguishing the epididymis from the testis is difficult, and
the
scrotal skin is thick and edematous. This description is consistent with which of these? -
CORRECT ANSWER-epididymitis
The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty.
The
nurse should reply by saying: - CORRECT ANSWER-The first sign of puberty is an
enlargement of the testes."
During an examination of an aging man, the nurse recognizes that normal changes to
expect
would be: - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased penis size.
An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse knows that in the
absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity later in life may be attributable to:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Side effects of medications
A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the clinic
for
complaints of burning and pain during urination. He is experiencing: - CORRECT
ANSWER-dysuria
. A 45-year-old mother of two children is seen at the clinic for complaints of "losing my
urine
when I sneeze." The nurse documents that she is experiencing: - CORRECT ANSWER-
stress incontinence
,When the nurse is conducting sexual history from a male adolescent, which statement
would
be most appropriate to use at the beginning of the interview? - CORRECT ANSWER-
"Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity."
Which of these statements is most appropriate when the nurse is obtaining a
genitourinary
history from an older man? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you need to get up at night to
urinate?"
When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, the patient has
an
erection. The nurse's most appropriate action or response is to: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Reassure the patient that this is a normal response and continue with the examination.
The nurse is examining the glans and knows which finding is normal for this area? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Smegma may be present under the foreskin of an uncircumcised
male
When performing a genitourinary assessment, the nurse notices that the urethral
meatus is
ventrally positioned. This finding is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Called hypospadias.
The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral
drainage.
When collecting urethral discharge for microscopic examination and culture, the nurse
should - CORRECT ANSWER-Compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and
forefinger, and collect any
discharge.
The external male genital structures include the: - CORRECT ANSWER-scrotum
. An accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER-prostate
Which of these statements is true regarding the penis? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans
When performing a genital examination on a 25-year-old man, the nurse notices deeply
pigmented, wrinkled scrotal skin with large sebaceous follicles. On the basis of this
information,
the nurse would: - CORRECT ANSWER-consider this finding as normal, and proceed
with the examination
, Which statement concerning the testes is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-The cremaster
muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the
body.
A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced.
The
nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the: - CORRECT ANSWER-Testes.
7. A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an "inguinal hernia."
He asks
the nurse to explain what a hernia is. The nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain
that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the abdominal
muscles.
When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of
multiple firm,
nontender, yellow 1-cm nodules. The nurse knows that these nodules are most likely: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sebaceous cysts.
When performing a scrotal assessment, the nurse notices that the scrotal contents
show a red
glow with transillumination. On the basis of this finding the nurse would: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Suspect the presence of serous fluid in the scrotum.
When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, which action
is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-Having the patient shift his weight onto the left
(unexamined) leg when palpating for a
hernia on the right side
. The nurse is aware of which statement to be true regarding the incidence of testicular
cancer? - CORRECT ANSWER-Men with a history of cryptorchidism are at the greatest
risk for the development of
testicular cancer.
The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a patient. Which
statement is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-If you notice an enlarged testicle
or a painless lump, call your health care provider."
4. A 2-month-old uncircumcised infant has been brought to the clinic for a well-baby
checkup.
How would the nurse proceed with the genital examination? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Retracting the foreskin should be avoided until the infant is 3 months old
A 2-year-old boy has been diagnosed with physiologic cryptorchidism. Considering this
