Anatomy and physiology of male reproductive system Flashcards
1
Q
- Suppose Kevin Matthews tells you that he is considering vasectomy after the birth of his new child.
Vasectomy is the incision of which organ?
A. The testes
B. The vas deferens
C. The epididymis
D. The scrotum
A
B. The vas deferens
2
Q
- When performing an assessment of the external genitalia of an older man, the nurse observes the scrotum to have smooth skin and to be very pendulous. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Suggest to the client that he should wear an athletic supporter while awake.
b. Ask the client if he has been treated for a sexually transmitted disease.
c. Document the observation and continue the assessment.
d. Notify the health care provider and facilitate a scrotal ultrasound.
A
C. Document the observation and continue the assess ment.
3
Q
- Various biological and psychosocial theories have been proposed regarding homosexuality. Which etiological factor has emerged consistently?
A. Homosexual behavior is the result of negative Oedipal position.
B. Homosexual behavior is an individual preference.
C. Homosexual behavior is based on the orientation of the individual.
D. Homosexual behavior has no definitive etiological evidence supporting either biologic or psychosocial
A
D. Homosexual behavior has no definitive etiological evidence supporting either biologic or psychosocial.
4
Q
- Which nursing assessment findings are physical signs of sexual abuse of a female child? Select all that apply.
A. Enuresis
B. Red and swollen labia and rectum
C. Vaginal tears
D. Injuries in different stages of healing
E. Cigarette burns
F. Lice infestation
A
A. Enuresis
B. Red and swollen labia and rectum
C. Vaginal tears
5
Q
- Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between biologic sex and gender identity?
A. sex is chromosomally determined, while gender is a psychosocial construct
B. biologic sex and gender identity are both modifiable by surgery and medical interventions
C. biologic sex and gender identity are considered synonyms in nursing practice
D. biologic sex is genetically determined but gender identity is chosen during adolescence
A
A. Sex is chromologically determined, while gender is a psychosocial conduct.
6
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6. A patient reports for a preoperative appointment in preparation for surgery that will change his body from a female to male. The patient has expressed to the nurse and physician that he should been born a man. What sexual orientation is the patient demonstrating? A. Bisexual B. Transsexual C. Homosexual D. Transvestite
A
B. Transsexual
7
Q
- The nurse would provide which instructions to a male patient when teaching him how to perform a testicular
self-examination?
A. Perform the exam immediately after awakening.
B. Gently feel each testicle with one finger for abnormal growths.
C. A testicular exam should be performed once every six (6) months.
D. The best time to examine the testicles is during or immediately after a warm shower.
A
D. The best time to examine the testicles is during or immediately after a warm shower.
8
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8. Which of the following statements would the nurse include when providing a client education regarding self testicular exam? A. Smooth, rounded and firm testicle B. Lumps on the nodules or testicles C. Enlarged testicles D. Rectangular testicles
A
A. Smooth, rounded and firm testicles.
9
Q
9. When performing a prostate examination, the nurse knows that which of the following are normal findings? A. Lumps on the nodules or testicles B. Enlarged testicles C. Rectangular testicles D. smooth surface, firm consistency
A
D. Smooth surface, firm consistency
10
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- A 51-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical exam at the outpatient clinic. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of
a. urinalysis collection.
b. uroflowmetry studies.
c. prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.
d. transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS).
A
C. prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing
