100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
APEA MSN572 Men's Health Study Guide with Verified Solutions $9.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

APEA MSN572 Men's Health Study Guide with Verified Solutions

 0 view  0 purchase
  • Course
  • MSN 572
  • Institution
  • MSN 572

APEA MSN572 Men's Health Study Guide with Verified Solutions A 40-year-old male states that he felt something above his left testes. On examination, a painless cyst is noted above the left testicle. Transillumination is positive. This is consistent with a. - Answer️️ -Spermatocele of the ep...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 8  pages

  • September 18, 2024
  • 8
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
  • MSN 572
  • MSN 572
avatar-seller
EmillyCharlotte
©EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024-2025 PREMIUM EXAMS | PDF DOWNLOADABLE VIA ©STUVIA



APEA MSN572 Men's Health Study Guide
with Verified Solutions

A 40-year-old male states that he felt something above his left testes. On examination,

a painless cyst is noted above the left testicle. Transillumination is positive. This is

consistent with a. - Answer✔️✔️-Spermatocele of the epididymis




A painless, movable cystic mass, just above the testicle, suggests a spermatocele, or

an epididymal cyst. Both transilluminate and are difficult to distinguish clinically.



An acutely inflamed epididymis is tender and swollen, and may be difficult to distinguish

from the testicle. Additionally, the scrotum may be reddened, and the vas deferens

inflamed.



Coexisting, urinary tract, infection, or prostatitis, supports the diagnosis. Varicocele

refers to varicose veins of a spermatic cord, usually found on the left. It feels like a soft

bag of worms upon palpation of the scrotum.



Torsion or twisting of the testicle on it spermatic cord produces an acutely painful,

tender, and swollen organ that is retracted upward in the scrotum. The scrotum

becomes red and edematous. There is no associated urinary infection.




Page 1 of 8

, ©EMILLYCHARLOTTE 2024-2025 PREMIUM EXAMS | PDF DOWNLOADABLE VIA ©STUVIA


When palpating the prostate gland during a rectal exam, the prostate feels tender,

swollen, boggy, and warm. This findings consistent with. - Answer✔️✔️-Acute bacterial

prostatitis



The prostate gland feels tender, swollen, boggy and warm in patients who have acute

bacterial prostatitis.



As palpated through the anterior rectal wall, the normal prostate is a rounded, heart

shaped structure, somewhat rubbery and nontender. It measures approximately 2.5 cm

long. In a patient with benign, prosthetic hyperplasia, the gland feels enlarged and

increases with age. BPH is present in more than 50% of men by 50 years of age.



Carcinoma of the prostate gland is suggested by an area of hardness in the gland. A

distinct hard nodule that alters the contour of the gland may or may not be palpable.

However, as the cancer enlarges, the prostate feels irregular, and may extend to

beyond the confines of the gland

When palpating the prostate gland during the rectal exam, the prostate pills enlarged

and nontender. This finding is consistent with. - Answer✔️✔️-Bph

During assessment of a 3-month-old boy, an incomplete descent of the left testicle into

the scrotum is noted. The practitioner understands that - Answer✔️✔️-Testicles should

descend by 6 months of age




Page 2 of 8

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller EmillyCharlotte. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

84866 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$9.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart