North Dakota State University NURS 360 Genitourinary
Questions With Complete Solutions
bacterial vaginosis Correct Answers caused by an alteration of
normal vaginal flora with other bacteria
CF: malodorous, thin, white vaginal discharge
vulvar itching and irritation, pH > 4.5
most often contracted sexually
does not need to be treated unless asymptomatic
only asymptomatic patient that needs to be treated is pregnant
women
balanitis Correct Answers inflammation of glans
benign prostate hyperplasia Correct Answers an enlargement
of prostate usually affecting older men
CF: prostate examination may reveal hyperplasia, when palpated
prostate feels smooth firm and rubbery and projects more than
1cm into rectum
candida vaginitis Correct Answers funal infection usually
caused by candida albicans
CF: some women are asymptomatic
clients often experience vulvar pruritus associated with thick,
cheesy, white vaginal discharge
vaginal soreness and external dysuria
erythema and edema to labia and vulvar skin
cervical cancer Correct Answers usually caused by HPV
infection
, CF: most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, on
examination a lesion may be visible (lesion usually has a hard
granular surface that bleeds easily and has irregular boarders)
cervix Correct Answers consistency, contour, mobility
cervix and os Correct Answers color, position, size, os,
surface, any nabothian cysts, cervical secretions
chlamydia Correct Answers most common STD
urinary symptoms
cervical discharge, bleeding, tenderness
endometrial cancer Correct Answers the most common
gynecologic malignancy (occurs most often in postmenopausal
women)
CF: cardinal symptom is abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting
endometriosis Correct Answers a benign, progressive disease
process characterized by presence and growth of uterine tissue
outside uterus
CF: pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, heavy prolonged menstrual
flow, clinical exam findings include small, firm, nodular-like
masses palpable along uterosacral ligaments and uterus may be
tender
epididymitis Correct Answers inflammation of epididymis and
vas deferens
usually associated with STDs involving C. trachomatosa and
gonorrhea
Questions With Complete Solutions
bacterial vaginosis Correct Answers caused by an alteration of
normal vaginal flora with other bacteria
CF: malodorous, thin, white vaginal discharge
vulvar itching and irritation, pH > 4.5
most often contracted sexually
does not need to be treated unless asymptomatic
only asymptomatic patient that needs to be treated is pregnant
women
balanitis Correct Answers inflammation of glans
benign prostate hyperplasia Correct Answers an enlargement
of prostate usually affecting older men
CF: prostate examination may reveal hyperplasia, when palpated
prostate feels smooth firm and rubbery and projects more than
1cm into rectum
candida vaginitis Correct Answers funal infection usually
caused by candida albicans
CF: some women are asymptomatic
clients often experience vulvar pruritus associated with thick,
cheesy, white vaginal discharge
vaginal soreness and external dysuria
erythema and edema to labia and vulvar skin
cervical cancer Correct Answers usually caused by HPV
infection
, CF: most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, on
examination a lesion may be visible (lesion usually has a hard
granular surface that bleeds easily and has irregular boarders)
cervix Correct Answers consistency, contour, mobility
cervix and os Correct Answers color, position, size, os,
surface, any nabothian cysts, cervical secretions
chlamydia Correct Answers most common STD
urinary symptoms
cervical discharge, bleeding, tenderness
endometrial cancer Correct Answers the most common
gynecologic malignancy (occurs most often in postmenopausal
women)
CF: cardinal symptom is abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting
endometriosis Correct Answers a benign, progressive disease
process characterized by presence and growth of uterine tissue
outside uterus
CF: pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, heavy prolonged menstrual
flow, clinical exam findings include small, firm, nodular-like
masses palpable along uterosacral ligaments and uterus may be
tender
epididymitis Correct Answers inflammation of epididymis and
vas deferens
usually associated with STDs involving C. trachomatosa and
gonorrhea
