NURS 251 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Males diagnosed with diabetes and coronary artery diseases are more likely to
experience erectile dysfunction.
True.
To assist in maintaining an erection an O ring can be worn at the base of the penis to
constrict blood flow out of the penis whilst still allowing blood flow in.
What is the most common cause of scrotal swelling
Hydrocele.
Hydroceles can occur secondary to trauma, infection or a tumour. A hydrocele may be
differentiated from a solid mass by trans illumination or ultrasound of the scrotum.
Hydroceles are not associated with infertility.
A man presents to the emergency department concerned his erection has lasted
more than 4 hours. Your nursing assessment must include;
Use of medications or supplements for erectile dysfunction.
Priapism is an involuntary, sustained, painful erection that is associated with sexual
arousal. Nursing management focusses on assessment, monitoring urine output and
pain control.
What is the most common cause of epididymitis?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea.
Epididymitis is an infection or inflammation of the epididymis, the structure that lies
along the posterior boarder of the testis. Early manifestation includes pain and oedema
of the scrotum which can be relieved with analgesia, scrotal supports and ice packs.
Epididymitis is treated with antibiotics - if the course of antibiotics is not
completed what is most likely to develop?
Orchitis.
, Orchitis is an acute inflammation of the testes; it is a common complication of system
illness or an extension of epididymitis.
What is the most common treatment for testicular cancer?
Surgical removal of the affected testicle.
Radical orchidectomy is used in all forms and stages of testicular cancer. Nursing care
is complex and the must be inclusive of patient reactions to diagnosis, change to body
image and sexual/reproductive issues.
What patient education is needed to manage the symptoms of prostatitis?
Void frequently;
Maintain regular bowel movements;
Increase fluid intake to approx. 3L daily.
Prostatitis refers to different types of inflammatory disorders of the prostate gland.
Education focusses on symptom management.
Urinary incontinence is not a normal part of aging. What is the most common
cause urinary problem in men?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-malignant enlargement of the prostate
gland and is a common disorder of the ageing male. Nursing care focuses on correcting
or minimising the urinary obstruction and preventing or treating complications.
A TURP can be performed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), what does
TURP stand for?
Transurethral resection of the prostate.
A transurethral resection of the prostate is the most common surgical procedure used to
treat BPH. The obstructing prostate tissue is removed using a wire loop resectopscope
and electrocautery inserted through the urethra.
Early stage prostate cancer is often asymptomatic?
Males diagnosed with diabetes and coronary artery diseases are more likely to
experience erectile dysfunction.
True.
To assist in maintaining an erection an O ring can be worn at the base of the penis to
constrict blood flow out of the penis whilst still allowing blood flow in.
What is the most common cause of scrotal swelling
Hydrocele.
Hydroceles can occur secondary to trauma, infection or a tumour. A hydrocele may be
differentiated from a solid mass by trans illumination or ultrasound of the scrotum.
Hydroceles are not associated with infertility.
A man presents to the emergency department concerned his erection has lasted
more than 4 hours. Your nursing assessment must include;
Use of medications or supplements for erectile dysfunction.
Priapism is an involuntary, sustained, painful erection that is associated with sexual
arousal. Nursing management focusses on assessment, monitoring urine output and
pain control.
What is the most common cause of epididymitis?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea.
Epididymitis is an infection or inflammation of the epididymis, the structure that lies
along the posterior boarder of the testis. Early manifestation includes pain and oedema
of the scrotum which can be relieved with analgesia, scrotal supports and ice packs.
Epididymitis is treated with antibiotics - if the course of antibiotics is not
completed what is most likely to develop?
Orchitis.
, Orchitis is an acute inflammation of the testes; it is a common complication of system
illness or an extension of epididymitis.
What is the most common treatment for testicular cancer?
Surgical removal of the affected testicle.
Radical orchidectomy is used in all forms and stages of testicular cancer. Nursing care
is complex and the must be inclusive of patient reactions to diagnosis, change to body
image and sexual/reproductive issues.
What patient education is needed to manage the symptoms of prostatitis?
Void frequently;
Maintain regular bowel movements;
Increase fluid intake to approx. 3L daily.
Prostatitis refers to different types of inflammatory disorders of the prostate gland.
Education focusses on symptom management.
Urinary incontinence is not a normal part of aging. What is the most common
cause urinary problem in men?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-malignant enlargement of the prostate
gland and is a common disorder of the ageing male. Nursing care focuses on correcting
or minimising the urinary obstruction and preventing or treating complications.
A TURP can be performed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), what does
TURP stand for?
Transurethral resection of the prostate.
A transurethral resection of the prostate is the most common surgical procedure used to
treat BPH. The obstructing prostate tissue is removed using a wire loop resectopscope
and electrocautery inserted through the urethra.
Early stage prostate cancer is often asymptomatic?
