NURS 317 Unit 4 | Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
Which of the following physiologic processes results from the synthesis and
release of testosterone?
A. protein catabolism.
B. musculoskeletal growth.
C. release of luteinizing hormone.
D. prostatic hyperplasia. - ANSWERS B. musculoskeletal growth. (39)
A 41 year old male client is planning on having a vasectomy. well explaining the
surgery to the client, the healthcare worker will include which physiologic
principle as the basis for this contraception technique?
A. spermatogenesis is inhibited because sex hormones are no longer able to
stimulate the Sertoli cells.
B. spermatozoa can no longer reach the epididymis and do not survive.
C. the rete testis becomes inhospitable to sperm.
D. sperm can no longer pass through the ductus deferens. - ANSWERS D.
sperm can no longer pass through the ductus deferens. (39)
A client has been diagnosed with an anterior pituitary tumor, and synthesis and
release of follicle stimulating hormone has become deranged. What are the
potential consequences of this alteration in endocrine function?
A. dysfunction of spermatogenesis.
B. overproduction of luteinizing hormone.
,C. inhibition of testosterone synthesis.
D. impaired detumescence. - ANSWERS A. dysfunction of spermatogenesis.
(39)
While discussing the physiological processes behind penile erection, the anatomy
and physiology instructor mentions that what substance is released to facilitate
smooth muscle relaxation and shunting of blood into the sinusoids?
A. norepinephrine.
B. nitroglycerin.
C. nitric oxide.
D. nicotinic acid. - ANSWERS C. nitric oxide. (39)
Common risk factors associated with erectile dysfunction due to generalized
penile arterial insufficiency include:
A. cryptorchidism.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. testicular torsion.
D. benign prostate hypertrophy. - ANSWERS B. cigarette smoking. (39)
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing balanitis xerotica
obliterans?
A. a homosexual male with a monogamous partner.
B. a client who has had their pituitary gland removed due to cancer.
C. a male with an uncircumcised penis.
D. a middle-aged male with a history of chronic prostatitis. - ANSWERS C. a
male with an uncircumcised penis. (39)
,Which of the following clinical manifestations are characteristics with Peyronie
disease? Select all that apply.
A. painful erection.
B. thick, yellow discharge from the penis.
C. presence of hard mass on the tunica albuginea of the penis.
D. papillary lesions on penis filled with serous fluid.
E. thick, nonretractable foreskin. - ANSWERS A. painful erection.
C. presence of hard mass on the tunica albuginea of the penis. (39)
From the following list of clients, which ones are at high risk for developing
priapism? Select all that apply.
A. teenage cocaine abuser who has been high for the past 72 hours.
B. an uncircumcised male with poor hygiene habits.
C. a sixth grade male returning to school following sickle cell crisis.
D. a college student with complete spinal cord injury at T12 level following MVC.
E. a middle aged adult male with a recent Hx of MI. - ANSWERS C. a sixth
grade male returning to school following sickle cell crisis.
D. a college student with complete spinal cord injury at T12 level following MVC.
(39)
Squamous cell cancer of the penis is characterized by which of the following
clinical manifestations?
A. erectile dysfunction with prolonged erection.
B. herpes ulcerations on the penile shaft.
C. painless lump on the inner surface of the prepuce.
, D. smegma accumulation in uncircumcised male requiring regular reminders
about hygiene. - ANSWERS C. painless lump on the inner surface of the
prepuce. (39)
During a visit to the nurse, a client complains of swelling in the scrotum. The nurse
suspects a hydrocele and preforms an exam by shining a light through the
scrotum. If the hydrocele is dense, the nurse should:
A. continue to monitor the client every 6 months to see if there is a change in size.
B. prescribe diuretics like Lasix to help remove excess fluid.
C. order an ultrasound or biopsy to rule out testicular cancer.
D. gently try to express the fluid out of the scrotal sac. - ANSWERS C. order an
ultrasound or biopsy to rule out testicular cancer. (39)
Which of the following disorders of the male GU system creates the most need for
prompt and aggressive surgical treatment?
A. spermatocele.
B. benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
C. intravaginal testicular torsion.
D. erectile dysfunction. - ANSWERS C. intravaginal testicular torsion. (39)
A client arrives in the emerg complaining of severe testicular pain associated with
nausea and vomiting. Their pulse rate is 120. Physical exam reveals an enlarged
testis that is painful to palpation. The nurse suspects:
A. inguinal hernia.
B. cancer of the scrotum.
C. testicular aneurysm.
Answers | New Update 2026/27 | Graded A+
Which of the following physiologic processes results from the synthesis and
release of testosterone?
A. protein catabolism.
B. musculoskeletal growth.
C. release of luteinizing hormone.
D. prostatic hyperplasia. - ANSWERS B. musculoskeletal growth. (39)
A 41 year old male client is planning on having a vasectomy. well explaining the
surgery to the client, the healthcare worker will include which physiologic
principle as the basis for this contraception technique?
A. spermatogenesis is inhibited because sex hormones are no longer able to
stimulate the Sertoli cells.
B. spermatozoa can no longer reach the epididymis and do not survive.
C. the rete testis becomes inhospitable to sperm.
D. sperm can no longer pass through the ductus deferens. - ANSWERS D.
sperm can no longer pass through the ductus deferens. (39)
A client has been diagnosed with an anterior pituitary tumor, and synthesis and
release of follicle stimulating hormone has become deranged. What are the
potential consequences of this alteration in endocrine function?
A. dysfunction of spermatogenesis.
B. overproduction of luteinizing hormone.
,C. inhibition of testosterone synthesis.
D. impaired detumescence. - ANSWERS A. dysfunction of spermatogenesis.
(39)
While discussing the physiological processes behind penile erection, the anatomy
and physiology instructor mentions that what substance is released to facilitate
smooth muscle relaxation and shunting of blood into the sinusoids?
A. norepinephrine.
B. nitroglycerin.
C. nitric oxide.
D. nicotinic acid. - ANSWERS C. nitric oxide. (39)
Common risk factors associated with erectile dysfunction due to generalized
penile arterial insufficiency include:
A. cryptorchidism.
B. cigarette smoking.
C. testicular torsion.
D. benign prostate hypertrophy. - ANSWERS B. cigarette smoking. (39)
Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing balanitis xerotica
obliterans?
A. a homosexual male with a monogamous partner.
B. a client who has had their pituitary gland removed due to cancer.
C. a male with an uncircumcised penis.
D. a middle-aged male with a history of chronic prostatitis. - ANSWERS C. a
male with an uncircumcised penis. (39)
,Which of the following clinical manifestations are characteristics with Peyronie
disease? Select all that apply.
A. painful erection.
B. thick, yellow discharge from the penis.
C. presence of hard mass on the tunica albuginea of the penis.
D. papillary lesions on penis filled with serous fluid.
E. thick, nonretractable foreskin. - ANSWERS A. painful erection.
C. presence of hard mass on the tunica albuginea of the penis. (39)
From the following list of clients, which ones are at high risk for developing
priapism? Select all that apply.
A. teenage cocaine abuser who has been high for the past 72 hours.
B. an uncircumcised male with poor hygiene habits.
C. a sixth grade male returning to school following sickle cell crisis.
D. a college student with complete spinal cord injury at T12 level following MVC.
E. a middle aged adult male with a recent Hx of MI. - ANSWERS C. a sixth
grade male returning to school following sickle cell crisis.
D. a college student with complete spinal cord injury at T12 level following MVC.
(39)
Squamous cell cancer of the penis is characterized by which of the following
clinical manifestations?
A. erectile dysfunction with prolonged erection.
B. herpes ulcerations on the penile shaft.
C. painless lump on the inner surface of the prepuce.
, D. smegma accumulation in uncircumcised male requiring regular reminders
about hygiene. - ANSWERS C. painless lump on the inner surface of the
prepuce. (39)
During a visit to the nurse, a client complains of swelling in the scrotum. The nurse
suspects a hydrocele and preforms an exam by shining a light through the
scrotum. If the hydrocele is dense, the nurse should:
A. continue to monitor the client every 6 months to see if there is a change in size.
B. prescribe diuretics like Lasix to help remove excess fluid.
C. order an ultrasound or biopsy to rule out testicular cancer.
D. gently try to express the fluid out of the scrotal sac. - ANSWERS C. order an
ultrasound or biopsy to rule out testicular cancer. (39)
Which of the following disorders of the male GU system creates the most need for
prompt and aggressive surgical treatment?
A. spermatocele.
B. benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
C. intravaginal testicular torsion.
D. erectile dysfunction. - ANSWERS C. intravaginal testicular torsion. (39)
A client arrives in the emerg complaining of severe testicular pain associated with
nausea and vomiting. Their pulse rate is 120. Physical exam reveals an enlarged
testis that is painful to palpation. The nurse suspects:
A. inguinal hernia.
B. cancer of the scrotum.
C. testicular aneurysm.
