NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
1.) Hydrocele (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all I got) Definition: an accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle; it may also result from a patent processus vaginalis at birth and sometimes closes...
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NURS 6531 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
1.) Hydrocele (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all I got)
Definition: an accumulation of fluid within the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicle; it may also
result from a patent processus vaginalis at birth and sometimes closes spontaneously within the first 1 to
2 years of life. Hydroceles are the most common cause of painless scrotal swelling.; in adults they are
often the result of trauma, a hernia, testicular tumor, or torsion or a complication of epididymitis.
Presenting Symptoms: Usually painless and may be present for long periods, partially resolve, and recur
before the patient seeks medical attention. Gradual enlargement of the scrotum occurs with marked
edema, which may be uncomfortable because of the added weight. A hydrocele may occur secondary to
a tumor when excess serous fluid accumulates in the scrotal sac. It will transluminate but may make
testicular palpation difficult.
Leik Review:
Hydrocele more common in infants. Serous fluid collects inside the tunica vaginalis. During scrotal exam,
hydroceles are located superiorly and anterior to the testes Most hydroceles are asymptomatic.
Will glow with transillumination. If new-onset hydrocele in an adult or enlarging hydrocele, order scrotal
ultrasound and refer to urologist.
Differential Diagnoses: Epididymitis, Testicular torsion, epididymal cyst
Review questions:
1. A patient who has had a swollen, nontender scrotum for one week is found to have a mass within the
tunica vaginalis that transilluminates readily. The family nurse practitioner suspects:
a.) a hydrocele.
b.) a varicocele.
c.) an indirect inguinal hernia.
d.) carcinoma of the testis.
2.) Chronic Kidney failure: (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all
I got)
Definition: The absence of kidney function. Kidney failure is also known as End Stage Kidney Disease. It
is characterized by anuria and the need for renal replacement therapy or kidney transplant. The kidneys
and urinary tract system no longer filter blood, create filtrate. Or excrete urine in amounts sufficient to
clear waste and balance fluid intake with output. Key highlights: Proteinuria or hematuria, and /or a
reduction in the glomerular filtration rate, for more than 3 months duration. The most common causes
are diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Most people are asymptomatic and the diagnosis is determined
only by laboratory studies.
Differential diagnosis: obstructive uropathy, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis
3.) Acute tubular necrosis (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all
I got)
Definition: reversible or irreversible type of renal failure caused by ischemic or toxic injury to renal
tubular epithelial cells. The injury results in cell death or detachment from the basement membrane
causing tubular dysfunction.
A history of hypotension, fluid depletion, or exposure to nephrotic agents is usually present. In otherwise
healthy individuals, when the underlying insult is corrected, the patient frequently has a good outcome
with complete renal recovery. There is no specific therapy for acute tubular necrosis apart from
,supportive care.
Differential diagnosis -Prerenal azotemia, intrinsic renal azotemia
Treatment Options: There is no specific treatment apart from supportive care in maintaining volume
status and controlling electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities. Nephrotoxins should be ceased or if this
is not possible, dose should be decreased.
Review questions:
A client had excessive blood loss and prolonged hypotension during surgery. His postoperative urine
output is sharply decreased, and his blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is elevated. The most likely cause for the
change is acute:
A) Prerenal inflammation
B) Bladder outlet obstruction
C) Tubular necrosis
D) Intrarenal nephrotoxicity
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of acute tubular necrosis (acute kidney injury)?
answer-Thirst and increased rapid pulse
symptoms of ATN can vary depending on severity. and one may have- problems waking up, feeling
drowsy even during day time , feeling lethargic or physically drained, being excessively thirsty or
experiencing dehydration, urinating very little or even not at all, retaining fluid or experiencing swelling
in body, having episodes of confusion and experiencing nausea and vomit
4. Indirect inguinal hernia
Definition: Indirect inguinal hernia – Indirect inguinal hernia is caused by a birth defect in the abdominal
wall that is present at birth. A scrotal-inguinal hernia results when a segment of the bowel slips through
the internal inguinal ring, where it may remain in the inguinal canal or pass into the scrotal sac. An
inguinal hernia may occur as a result of a defect in the anterior abdominal wall or because of a patent
process vaginalis. Inguinal hernias predominantly affect men (9:1) and have the highest incidence in men
aged 40 to 59. A hernia may move freely between the abdomen and the scrotum or can be
spontaneously reduced by digital manipulation. When a hernia becomes strangulated or is unreducible,
this compromises the blood supply and requires emergent surgical reduction. Strangulation should be
suspected when a tender mass is palpated in the scrotum in addition to redness, nausea, and vomiting
Presenting Symptoms: Scrotal swelling, mild to moderate pain on straining, scrotal heaviness, and the
possible presence of a bulge are common complaints. Increased edema after standing in an erect
position but decreases when the patient is recumbent.
3 Differential Diagnoses: undescended testis, lymphadenopathy, femoral hernia
Pattern Recognition: Enlarged hemiscrotum or a bulge in the groin area that may spontaneously reduce
when the patient is supine or with manual reduction. The provider will not be able to move the fingers
above the mass, which should be soft and mushy but painless unless it is incarcerated and ischemic.
Scrotal hernias do not transilluminate. Auscultation of bowel sounds over the mass is significant for the
diagnosis of bowel in the scrotal sac.
Treatment options: If the herniated bowel is reducible, surgical referral for possible future repair is
indicated. Difficulty in reducing a hernia is cause for urgent surgical intervention. However, pain may
indicate incarceration of the bowel or complete inability to reduce the hernia, which is cause for
immediate emergency department referral and surgical exploration.
Review questions:
1. Mr. S. comes to you with scrotal pain. The examinations of his scrotum, penis, and rectum are
normal. Which of the following conditions outside of the scrotum may present as scrotal pain?
,A. Inguinal herniation and peritonitis **
B. Renal colic and cardiac ischemia
C. Pancreatitis and Crohn ’ s disease
D. Polyarteritis nodosa and ulcerative colitis
Rationale: Conditions outside of the scrotum that may present with scrotal pain are abdominal aortic
aneurysm, inguinal herniation, pancreatitis, renal colic, peritonitis, intraperitoneal hemorrhage, and
polyarteritis nodosa. Keep in mind that any client with scrotal pain should be considered to have
testicular torsion until proved otherwise, especially in the age groups of the neonate and adolescents.
2. The most common type of hernia is a(n):
A. indirect inguinal hernia. **
B. direct inguinal hernia.
C. femoral hernia.
D. umbilical hernia.
Rationale: An indirect inguinal hernia is the most common type of hernia affecting all ages and both
genders and accounts for 50% of hernias treated. The point of origin is above the inguinal ligament and
often travels into the scrotum. A direct inguinal hernia is less common (accounts for about 25% of
hernias seen) and usually occurs in men older than age 40. The point of origin is above the inguinal
ligament and rarely travels into the scrotum. The femoral hernia is the least common (about 10% of
hernias seen) and occurs more often in women than in men. The point of origin is below the inguinal
ligament and never travels into the scrotum in men. An umbilical hernia occurs more frequently in
infants and is a protrusion of part of the intestine at the umbilicus.
3. Max, age 70, is obese. He is complaining of a bulge in his groin that has been there for months. He
states that it is not painful, but it is annoying. You note that the origin of swelling is above the inguinal
ligament directly behind and through the external ring. You diagnose this as a(n):
A. indirect inguinal hernia.
B. direct inguinal hernia. **
C. femoral hernia.
D. strangulated hernia.
Rationale: A direct inguinal hernia usually occurs in middle-aged to older men and is the result of an
acquired weakness caused by heavy lifting, obesity, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The origin of swelling is above the inguinal ligament directly behind and through the external ring. An
indirect inguinal hernia is congenital or acquired and is more common in infants younger than 1 year of
age and in men ages 16 – 25. The origin of swelling is above the inguinal ligament. The hernia sac enters
the canal at the internal ring and exits at the external ring. A femoral hernia, which occurs more
frequently in women, is acquired and results from an increase in abdominal pressure, as well as muscle
weakness. The origin of swelling is below the inguinal ligament. Because Max is not having any pain and
the condition has been this way for months, you know that the hernia is not strangulated. A strangulated
hernia, which requires immediate referral to a surgeon, results in no blood supply to the affected bowel
and causes nausea, vomiting, and tenderness.
5. Orchitis
Definition: Orchitis is a systemic, blood-borne infection that results in an acute inflammation of one or
both testicles. It may coexist with infections of the prostate and epididymis; causes – viral infection (ex.
, Mumps), C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae in adolescents, E. coli – men, complication of syphilis,
mycobacterial, fungal; hydrocele and scrotal wall thickening may be seen as a complication of mumps
Presenting Symptoms: Gradual onset of acute or moderate pain, testicular swelling, and fever
3 Differential Diagnoses: epididymitis, testicular tumor, hernia, testicular torsion
Pattern Recognition: Testicular edema may be so pronounced that it is difficult to distinguish the testes
from the epididymis. Palpation may reveal swollen, very tense testes that are painful, and the patient
may be febrile. Inflammation of the testis usually involves systemic viral infections (commonly mumps)
and includes unilateral or bilateral erythema, edema, and scrotal tenderness, which occurs 4 to 7 days
after initial fever.
Treatment options: Anti-infective therapy is recommended, with guidance by local sensitivity reports.
The following antibiotic regimens are effective against the most common causes of epididymitis: single-
dose ceftriaxone given intramuscularly (IM), 250 to 500 mg, and doxycycline, 100 mg twice daily for 10
days for men younger than 35 years; in men older than 35 years, levofloxacin (given intravenously [IV] or
orally [PO]), 500 to 750 mg/day, or ciprofloxacin, 500 mg (IV or PO), for 10 to 14 days. Antipyretics should
be used to reduce discomfort and fever, and an anti-inflammatory agent should be prescribed. An
antiemetic can also be prescribed for nausea and vomiting. Bed rest and scrotal elevation are also
recommended for epididymitis. Hot or cold compresses may be helpful for orchitis.
Review questions:
A 35 year old sexually active man presents with a 1 week history of fever and pain over the left scrotum.
It is accompanied by frequency and dysuria. The scrotum is edematous and tender to touch. He denies
flank pain, nausea, and vomiting. He reports that eh pain is lessend when he uses scrotal-support briefs.
The urinalysis shows 2 + blood and a large number of leukocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Acute urinary tract infection
B. Acute pyelonephritis
C. Acute orthitis
D. Acute epididymitis **
Orchitis is caused by which of the following?
A. Mumps virus **
B. Measles virus
C. Chlamydia trachomatis
D. Chronic urinary tract infections that are not treated adequately
A 10 year old boy complains of sudden onset of scrotal pain upon awakening that morning. He is also
complaining of severe nausea and vomiting. During the physical examination, the nurse practitioner finds
a tender, warm, and swollen left scrotum. The cremastic reflex is negative and the urine dipstick is
negative for leukocytes, nitrites, and blood. The most likely diagnosis is:
A. Acute epididymitis
B. Severe salmonella infection
C. Testicular torsion **
D. Acute orchitis
What type of follow up should this patient receive?
A. Refer to a urologist within 48 hours
B. Refer him to the emergency department as soon as possible **
C. Prescribe ibuprofen (advil) 600 mg QID for pain
D. Order a testicular ultrasound for further evaluation
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