NRSG 6300 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 3
Questions with Verified Solutions
A nurse is speaking to a patient about erectile dysfunction. She notes that which of the
following is often the primary factor?
o Hormones
o Psychological factors
o Vascular issues
o Neurological issues
Vascular issues
A nurse notes paraphimosis on a patient's chart. Which of the following can she expect to
observe?
o Only one testicle in the scrotal sac
o Urethral opening improperly located
o Constricted foreskin
o Foreskin in retracted position
Foreskin in retracted position
A male, age 15 years, is being assessed for delayed puberty. Which of the following may the
nurse note is indicative of delayed puberty?
o Lack of pubic hair
o Elevated testosterone
o Enlarged penis and testes
o Short stature
Lack of pubic hair
,Which of the following conditions would the nurse consider to be in a state of medical
emergency?
o Benign prostatic hyperplasia
o Testicular torsion
o Cryptorchidism
o Erectile dysfunction
Testicular torsion
A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. Which treatment recommendation does
the nurse expect?
o Wait-and-see approach
o Hormone replacement
o Surgical correction
o Diet and lifestyle changes
Surgical correction
A patient, age 28 years, presents with a minor hematocele. What is the appropriate
treatment response?
o Emergency surgery
o Follow-up digital rectal exam
o Needle aspiration
o Watchful waiting
Watchful waiting
A 48-year-old male has elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. What is an appropriate
interpretation by the clinician?
,o The patient has testicular cancer.
o The patient has prostate cancer.
o PSA values are variable. Further evaluation is necessary.
o The patient has erectile dysfunction.
PSA values are variable. Further evaluation is necessary.
A nurse explains to a male patient that they will be doing a laboratory test for the beta-
human chorionic gonadotropin (b-HCG). The patient asks why that test is being done on him
because he knows that b-HCG is the pregnancy hormone. Why would the clinician request
this test in a male?
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are indicative of prostate cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated with testicular cancer in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indicative of erectile dysfunction in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indicative of the success of a vasectomy.
Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated with testicular cancer in men.
A male patient has decided to get a vasectomy. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding this procedure? Select all that apply.
o The vas deferens in cut.
o Sperm development is inhibited.
o A vasectomy is easily reversed.
o Transport of sperm from the testes to ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy causes significant changes in the ejaculate.
The vas deferens in cut.
Transport of sperm from the testes to ejaculate is prevented.
A nurse is creating a patient educational brochure to identify symptoms of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following should she include on her brochure? Select all that
, apply.
o Severe back pain
o Yellow discharge from the penis
o Hesitancy during urination
o Straining to urinate
o Blood in urine
Hesitancy during urination
Straining to urinate
Which of the following would be correct information for the nurse to share about testicular
cancer? Select all that apply.
o It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
o It is most common in men age 65 and older.
o Even after treatment, fertility is maintained.
o Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicular cancer.
o An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one testicle.
It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicular cancer.
An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one testicle.
A young child is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. The parents want to know what the risks are
if this is not surgically corrected. Which of the following responses are appropriate? Select all
that apply.
o There is an increased risk of infertility.
o There is no significant increase in health risks.
o Surgical correction is for cosmetic purposes only.
Questions with Verified Solutions
A nurse is speaking to a patient about erectile dysfunction. She notes that which of the
following is often the primary factor?
o Hormones
o Psychological factors
o Vascular issues
o Neurological issues
Vascular issues
A nurse notes paraphimosis on a patient's chart. Which of the following can she expect to
observe?
o Only one testicle in the scrotal sac
o Urethral opening improperly located
o Constricted foreskin
o Foreskin in retracted position
Foreskin in retracted position
A male, age 15 years, is being assessed for delayed puberty. Which of the following may the
nurse note is indicative of delayed puberty?
o Lack of pubic hair
o Elevated testosterone
o Enlarged penis and testes
o Short stature
Lack of pubic hair
,Which of the following conditions would the nurse consider to be in a state of medical
emergency?
o Benign prostatic hyperplasia
o Testicular torsion
o Cryptorchidism
o Erectile dysfunction
Testicular torsion
A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. Which treatment recommendation does
the nurse expect?
o Wait-and-see approach
o Hormone replacement
o Surgical correction
o Diet and lifestyle changes
Surgical correction
A patient, age 28 years, presents with a minor hematocele. What is the appropriate
treatment response?
o Emergency surgery
o Follow-up digital rectal exam
o Needle aspiration
o Watchful waiting
Watchful waiting
A 48-year-old male has elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. What is an appropriate
interpretation by the clinician?
,o The patient has testicular cancer.
o The patient has prostate cancer.
o PSA values are variable. Further evaluation is necessary.
o The patient has erectile dysfunction.
PSA values are variable. Further evaluation is necessary.
A nurse explains to a male patient that they will be doing a laboratory test for the beta-
human chorionic gonadotropin (b-HCG). The patient asks why that test is being done on him
because he knows that b-HCG is the pregnancy hormone. Why would the clinician request
this test in a male?
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are indicative of prostate cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated with testicular cancer in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indicative of erectile dysfunction in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indicative of the success of a vasectomy.
Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated with testicular cancer in men.
A male patient has decided to get a vasectomy. Which of the following statements are correct
regarding this procedure? Select all that apply.
o The vas deferens in cut.
o Sperm development is inhibited.
o A vasectomy is easily reversed.
o Transport of sperm from the testes to ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy causes significant changes in the ejaculate.
The vas deferens in cut.
Transport of sperm from the testes to ejaculate is prevented.
A nurse is creating a patient educational brochure to identify symptoms of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following should she include on her brochure? Select all that
, apply.
o Severe back pain
o Yellow discharge from the penis
o Hesitancy during urination
o Straining to urinate
o Blood in urine
Hesitancy during urination
Straining to urinate
Which of the following would be correct information for the nurse to share about testicular
cancer? Select all that apply.
o It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
o It is most common in men age 65 and older.
o Even after treatment, fertility is maintained.
o Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicular cancer.
o An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one testicle.
It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicular cancer.
An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one testicle.
A young child is diagnosed with cryptorchidism. The parents want to know what the risks are
if this is not surgically corrected. Which of the following responses are appropriate? Select all
that apply.
o There is an increased risk of infertility.
o There is no significant increase in health risks.
o Surgical correction is for cosmetic purposes only.
