Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter 23 and 24 with 96 correct Answers.
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Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter 23 and 24 with 96 correct Answers.
Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter 23 and 24 with 96 correct Answers.
Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter 23 and 24 with 96 correct Answers.
Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter 23 and 24 with 96 correct Answers.
Holistic Health Exam 5 Chapter ...
Holistic Health Exam 5: Ch. 23, 24 with
96 correct Answers.
Holistic Health Exam 5: Ch. 23, 24 with
96 correct Answers.
1. The external male genital structures include the:
a. Testis.
b. Scrotum.
c. Epididymis.
d. Vas deferens. - ANSWER- B. Scrotum.
2. An accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs is the:
a. Testis.
b. Scrotum.
c. Prostate.
d. Vas deferens. - ANSWER- C. Prostate.
3. Which of these statements is true regarding the penis?
a. The urethral meatus is located on the ventral side of the penis.
b. The prepuce is the fold of foreskin covering the shaft of the penis.
c. The penis is made up of two cylindrical columns of erectile tissue.
d. The corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans. -
ANSWER- D. The corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the
glans.
4. When performing a genital examination on a 25-year-old man, the nurse notices
deeply pigmented, wrinkled scrotal skin with large sebaceous follicles. On the basis of
this information, the nurse would:
a. Squeeze the glans to check for the presence of discharge.
b. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the examination.
c. Assess the testicles for the presence of masses or painless lumps.
d. Obtain a more detailed history, focusing on any scrotal abnormalities the patient has
noticed. - ANSWER- B. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the
examination.
5. Which statement concerning the testes is true?
a. The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the abdominal lymph nodes.
b. The vas deferens is located along the inferior portion of each testis.
c. The right testis is lower than the left because the right spermatic cord is longer.
d. The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to
the body. - ANSWER- D. The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and
draws the testicles closer to the body.
,Holistic Health Exam 5: Ch. 23, 24 with
96 correct Answers.
6. A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is
produced. The nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the:
a. Testes.
b. Prostate.
c. Epididymis.
d. Vas deferens. - ANSWER- A. Testes.
7. A 62-year-old man states that his physician told him that he has an "inguinal hernia."
He asks the nurse to explain what a hernia is. The nurse should:
a. Tell him not to worry and that most men his age develop hernias.
b. Explain that a hernia is often the result of prenatal growth abnormalities.
c. Refer him to his physician for additional consultation because the physician made the
initial diagnosis.
d. Explain that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding through a weak spot in the
abdominal muscles. - ANSWER- D. Explain that a hernia is a loop of bowel protruding
through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles.
8. The mother of a 10-year-old boy asks the nurse to discuss the recognition of puberty.
The nurse should reply by saying:
a. "Puberty usually begins around 15 years of age."
b. "The first sign of puberty is an enlargement of the testes."
c. "The penis size does not increase until about 16 years of age."
d. "The development of pubic hair precedes testicular or penis enlargement." -
ANSWER- B. "The first sign of puberty is an enlargement of the testes."
9. During an examination of an aging man, the nurse recognizes that normal changes to
expect would be:
a. Enlarged scrotal sac.
b. Increased pubic hair.
c. Decreased penis size.
d. Increased rugae over the scrotum. - ANSWER- C. Decreased penis size.
10. An older man is concerned about his sexual performance. The nurse knows that in
the absence of disease, a withdrawal from sexual activity later in life may be attributable
to:
a. Side effects of medications.
b. Decreased libido with aging.
c. Decreased sperm production.
d. Decreased pleasure from sexual intercourse. - ANSWER- A. Side effects of
medications.
11. A 59-year-old patient has been diagnosed with prostatitis and is being seen at the
clinic for complaints of burning and pain during urination. He is experiencing:
a. Dysuria.
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b. Nocturia.
c. Polyuria.
d. Hematuria. - ANSWER- A. Dysuria.
12. A 45-year-old mother of two children is seen at the clinic for complaints of "losing my
urine when I sneeze." The nurse documents that she is experiencing:
a. Urinary frequency.
b. Enuresis.
c. Stress incontinence.
d. Urge incontinence. - ANSWER- C. Stress incontinence.
13. When the nurse is conducting sexual history from a male adolescent, which
statement would be most appropriate to use at the beginning of the interview?
a. "Do you use condoms?"
b. "You don't masturbate, do you?"
c. "Have you had sex in the last 6 months?"
d. "Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity." - ANSWER- D.
"Often adolescents your age have questions about sexual activity."
14. Which of these statements is most appropriate when the nurse is obtaining a
genitourinary history from an older man?
a. "Do you need to get up at night to urinate?"
b. "Do you experience nocturnal emissions, or 'wet dreams'?"
c. "Do you know how to perform a testicular self-examination?"
d. "Has anyone ever touched your genitals when you did not want them to?" -
ANSWER- A. "Do you need to get up at night to urinate?"
15. When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, the patient
has an erection. The nurse's most appropriate action or response is to:
a. Ask the patient if he would like someone else to examine him.
b. Continue with the examination as though nothing has happened.
c. Stop the examination, leave the room while stating that the examination will resume
at a later time.
d. Reassure the patient that this is a normal response and continue with the
examination. - ANSWER- D. Reassure the patient that this is a normal response and
continue with the examination.
16. The nurse is examining the glans and knows which finding is normal for this area?
a. The meatus may have a slight discharge when the glans is compressed.
b. Hair is without pest inhabitants.
c. The skin is wrinkled and without lesions.
d. Smegma may be present under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male. - ANSWER-
D. Smegma may be present under the foreskin of an uncircumcised male.
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