NURS 3100 Exam Reviewed 2026 Genitourinary Assessment Questions and Answers

Comprehensive review of genitourinary assessment for NURS 3100. Covers female and male reproductive findings, STIs, cancers, urinary incontinence, and risk factors. Perfect for 2026 exam prep. 1.Subjective data collection for female genitourinary assessment: - menstrual/obstetric/menopausal history Discharge/abnormalities Sexual history and behaviors 2. Risk factors for reproductive infections/stis: - multiple sexual partners with multiple Partners Partner with STI history Unsafe sex 3. Normal vaginal discharge: clear, white, odorless 4. Candidiasis: - white, curd-like without odor Vulva is inflamed and itchy 5. Bacterial or non-specific vaginosis: gray-white discharge, malodorous, fishy 6. Trichomoniasis: malodorous green to gray discharge with pruritis Strawberry spots that bleed easily 7. Genital herpes simplex: painful vesicle clusters that break and become red ulcers . 8. Syphilis chancre: painless, firm ulcer . 9. HPV: -most common STI in US Causes almost all cervical cancers Causes genital warts 10. Gonorrhea: green discharge with urethral inflammation Risk factor for pelvic inflammatory disease in women 11. Chlamydia: mucopurulent, yellow discharge May show no symptoms Risk factor for pelvic inflammatory disease in women 12. Risk factors for vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections): pregnancy, antibiotics, steroids, Birth control, uncontrolled diabetes, tight clothing 13. Cervical cancer: - originates in surface cells lining the cervix Squamous cell carcinoma (slow developing) -Almost all cases caused by HPV 14. Cervical dysplasia: abnormal development of tissue on cervix, precancerous stage 15. Trends in cervical cancer: largely decreased over the past 40 years due to regular pap smears 16. Risk factors for cervical cancer: 1. Infection with high-risk HPV strains . History of sexually transmitted diseases . Early onset of sexual activity . Multiple or high-risk sexual partners . Immunosuppression 17. Risk reduction for cervical cancer: HPV vaccinations, routine pap smears, avoid risky sex practices 18. Risk factors for ovarian cancer: age, never giving birth, use of infertility drugs, family history 19. uterine prolapse: downward displacement of the uterus into the vagina 20. Cystocele: protrusion of the bladder into vagina 21. Rectocele: rectal protrusion into vagina 22. Older client findings in female genitalia: - increased risk for infection Gray, thinning pubic hair Pale cervix Urinary incontinence 23. Signs of toxic shock syndrome: sudden high fever, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness 24. Subjective data collection for male genitourinary assessment: - changes in appearance of penis/scrotum -Sexual history -Urinary frequency, urgency, color, straining -25. Common male GU complaints: pain, problems with urination, penile lesions/discharge, ED 26. Inspection of scrotum: size, shape, position, skin 27. Transillumination of scrotum: - Blood and tissue have no glow Normal scrotum and epididymis appear as dark masses Note shape and size of borders 28. Steps of testicular self-exam: 1. Cup one testicle at a time using both hands . Roll testicle between thumb and fingers . Feel for lumps, change in size, irregularities 29.. Hypospadias: urinary meatus on the underside of the penis 30. Epispadias: urinary meatus on the upper side of penis 31. Scrotal hernia: an inguinal hernia that has descended into the scrotum