ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 530 NSG
EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
ANSWERS(LATEST RELEASE).
Which is the most important difference between proliferative and
nonproliferative breast tissue changes?
A) Genetic aberrations are more common in nonproliferative lesions.
B) Cancer prognosis is better for nonproliferative breast tissue changes.
C) Nonproliferative breast lesions do not increase the risk of breast cancer.
D) Cancer resulting from nonproliferative breast lesions has a higher cure
rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Nonproliferative breast lesions do not increase the
risk of breast cancer
Which of the following is not a common cause of galactorrhea in women?
A) Pregnancy
B) Medications
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Pituitary tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS -Pregnancy
Which of the following is considered a risk factor for vaginal cancer?
A) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
B) Endometriosis
C) Concurrent breast cancer
D) Birth control pills - CORRECT ANSWERS -Human papillomavirus (HPV)
,When ruling out endometrial cancer, the client should be informed that:
A) symptomatology is evaluated as the basis for diagnosis.
B) a uterine lining depth of less than 8 mm rules out this diagnosis.
C) she will be scheduled for a biopsy of the endometrial tissue.
D) the use of combined hormonal contraception is a risk factor for this
pathology. - CORRECT ANSWERS -she will be scheduled for a biopsy of the
endometrial tissue.
A male patient presents with inflammation of the glans penis. Which term
correctly describes this condition?
A) Phimosis
B) Paraphimosis
C) Priapism
D) Balanitis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Balanitis
A male patient, diagnosed with a scrotal disorder, describes the resulting
feeling like a "bag of worms in there." Which condition is supported by the
client's statement?
A) Varicocele
B) Hydrocele
C) Spermatocele
D) Cryptorchidism - CORRECT ANSWERS -Varicocele
A young adult male is diagnosed with orchitis after reporting pain in his
testes. Which assessment question demonstrates an understanding of the
etiology of this condition?
A) "Have you ever had the mumps?"
,B) "Are you prone to prolonged erections?"
C) "Has your sperm count ever been tested?"
D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with candidiasis?" - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Have you ever had the mumps?
Which statement regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is TRUE?
A) Ten percent of men will have it by age 80 years.
B) It is an uncommon condition.
C) The prostate is largest at birth and continues to shrink.
D) It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs
A young adult reports an abnormal curvature of his penis that has existed
since puberty but is getting worse and that intercourse is painful. The
client's statement supports which diagnosis?
A) Peyronie disease
B) Orchitis
C) Phimosis
D) Paraphimosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Peyronie disease
A sexually active male reports unilateral pain in his scrotum. Assessment
findings include a red and swollen, tender area on his scrotum. Which
diagnosis is supported by this data?
A) Balanitis
B) Paraphimosis
C) Epididymitis
, D) Benign prostate hypertrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Epididymitis
Which reason is the primary contributor to the continued spread of sexually
transmitted diseases?
A) Reluctance to identify sexual partners
B) Fear of being held legally responsive
C) People unaware they are infected
D) Failure of healthcare providers to notify authorities - CORRECT ANSWERS -
People unaware they are infected
Which statement is true regarding gynecomastia in men?
A) It may begin as a palpable mass anywhere on the chest.
B) It affects less than 3% of the male population.
C) Incidence is greatest among adolescents and older men.
D) It generally indicates cancer. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Incidence is greatest
among adolescents and older men
Which statement is TRUE regarding the act of retching?
A) It begins with a shallow respiration.
B) Hypersalivation and tachycardia are common.
C) The esophagus becomes distended.
D) Reverse peristalsis seldom occurs. - CORRECT ANSWERS -The esophagus
becomes distended
A patient experiences increased mucosal discharge of chloride- or
bicarbonate-rich fluid. Which of the following types of diarrhea is this?
EXAM QUESTIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
ANSWERS(LATEST RELEASE).
Which is the most important difference between proliferative and
nonproliferative breast tissue changes?
A) Genetic aberrations are more common in nonproliferative lesions.
B) Cancer prognosis is better for nonproliferative breast tissue changes.
C) Nonproliferative breast lesions do not increase the risk of breast cancer.
D) Cancer resulting from nonproliferative breast lesions has a higher cure
rate. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Nonproliferative breast lesions do not increase the
risk of breast cancer
Which of the following is not a common cause of galactorrhea in women?
A) Pregnancy
B) Medications
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Pituitary tumor - CORRECT ANSWERS -Pregnancy
Which of the following is considered a risk factor for vaginal cancer?
A) Human papillomavirus (HPV)
B) Endometriosis
C) Concurrent breast cancer
D) Birth control pills - CORRECT ANSWERS -Human papillomavirus (HPV)
,When ruling out endometrial cancer, the client should be informed that:
A) symptomatology is evaluated as the basis for diagnosis.
B) a uterine lining depth of less than 8 mm rules out this diagnosis.
C) she will be scheduled for a biopsy of the endometrial tissue.
D) the use of combined hormonal contraception is a risk factor for this
pathology. - CORRECT ANSWERS -she will be scheduled for a biopsy of the
endometrial tissue.
A male patient presents with inflammation of the glans penis. Which term
correctly describes this condition?
A) Phimosis
B) Paraphimosis
C) Priapism
D) Balanitis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Balanitis
A male patient, diagnosed with a scrotal disorder, describes the resulting
feeling like a "bag of worms in there." Which condition is supported by the
client's statement?
A) Varicocele
B) Hydrocele
C) Spermatocele
D) Cryptorchidism - CORRECT ANSWERS -Varicocele
A young adult male is diagnosed with orchitis after reporting pain in his
testes. Which assessment question demonstrates an understanding of the
etiology of this condition?
A) "Have you ever had the mumps?"
,B) "Are you prone to prolonged erections?"
C) "Has your sperm count ever been tested?"
D) "Have you ever been diagnosed with candidiasis?" - CORRECT ANSWERS -
Have you ever had the mumps?
Which statement regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is TRUE?
A) Ten percent of men will have it by age 80 years.
B) It is an uncommon condition.
C) The prostate is largest at birth and continues to shrink.
D) It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs
A young adult reports an abnormal curvature of his penis that has existed
since puberty but is getting worse and that intercourse is painful. The
client's statement supports which diagnosis?
A) Peyronie disease
B) Orchitis
C) Phimosis
D) Paraphimosis - CORRECT ANSWERS -Peyronie disease
A sexually active male reports unilateral pain in his scrotum. Assessment
findings include a red and swollen, tender area on his scrotum. Which
diagnosis is supported by this data?
A) Balanitis
B) Paraphimosis
C) Epididymitis
, D) Benign prostate hypertrophy - CORRECT ANSWERS -Epididymitis
Which reason is the primary contributor to the continued spread of sexually
transmitted diseases?
A) Reluctance to identify sexual partners
B) Fear of being held legally responsive
C) People unaware they are infected
D) Failure of healthcare providers to notify authorities - CORRECT ANSWERS -
People unaware they are infected
Which statement is true regarding gynecomastia in men?
A) It may begin as a palpable mass anywhere on the chest.
B) It affects less than 3% of the male population.
C) Incidence is greatest among adolescents and older men.
D) It generally indicates cancer. - CORRECT ANSWERS -Incidence is greatest
among adolescents and older men
Which statement is TRUE regarding the act of retching?
A) It begins with a shallow respiration.
B) Hypersalivation and tachycardia are common.
C) The esophagus becomes distended.
D) Reverse peristalsis seldom occurs. - CORRECT ANSWERS -The esophagus
becomes distended
A patient experiences increased mucosal discharge of chloride- or
bicarbonate-rich fluid. Which of the following types of diarrhea is this?
