Genitourinary and Reproductive System Function and Assessment with Complete Solutions

Ch 41 Genitourinary and Reproductive System Function and Assessment with Complete Solutions The nurse is preparing a presentation about the normal reproductive system of the female. Which condition is incorrect? A. Females have a definite limit to reproductive capability. B. The mammary glands are considered part of the reproductive system. C. Normal pH of the vagina is alkaline to prevent microbial growth. D. Internal structures include paired ovaries and fallopian tubes, a vagina, and uterus. ANSWER C. Normal pH of the vagina is alkaline to prevent microbial growth. The nurse is preparing a presentation about the normal reproductive system of the male. Which statement is incorrect? A. The scrotum keeps the testes at a temperature slightly lower than the body. B. Spermatogenesis is constant after puberty and usually continues through life. C. Alkaline secretions ensure sperm viability in the acidic environment of the vagina. D. The arterioles of the penis constrict to hold blood in the penis for an erection. ANSWER D. The arterioles of the penis constrict to hold blood in the penis for an erection. A female patient who is 40 years of age is scheduled for a baseline mammography. The patient becomes concerned when she learns a digital mammography is planned. The client states, "I thought that test was for high risk women." Which answer by the nurse is most appropriate? A. "This type of testing is more effective in detecting cancer in younger women." B. "The test is more expensive, but the cost is offset by the benefits of earlier detection."