chapter 27 and 28 Flashcards
Which of the following is a common procedure of removing a portion of the vas deferens to cause the male to be sterile?
Vasectomy
Which of the following is NOT part of the male reproductive system?
Corpus luteum
Which of the following is a method of diagnosing testicular cancer after palpating the testicle and finding a mass?
Biopsy
Which is an incorrect statement while explaining a self-testicular exam to a patient?
Examine yourself after a cool shower
Which of the following is a specific test to evaluate the effectiveness of a vasectomy?
Semen analysis
Which of the following is the correct definition for the term nocturia?
Difficulty sleeping due to frequent urination
Priapism
persistent frequently painful erection lasting more than 4 hours with or without sexual activity
Balanitis
inflammation of the foreskin
Hypospadias
condition at birth in which the urinary opening is not at the tip of the penis, but on the underside
Epispadias
condition at birth in which the urinary opening is not at the tip of the penis, but on the upper penile surface
Peyronie disease :
plaque causing the penis to bend or curve
Inflammation of the prostate :
Prostatitis
Inability to achieve or maintain an erection :
Erectile dysfunction
Failure to produce adequate amounts of testosterone, sperm or both :
Hypogonadism
Lack of decent of one or both testicles :
Cryptorchidism
Low sperm production, abnormal sperm function :
male infertility
Surgical removal of one or both testes :
orchiectomy
Surgical removal of all or a portion of the prostate :
Prostatectomy
Residual urine is left in the bladder causing frequent UTI’s, bladder pressure and or kidney damage :
urinary retention
Condition in which the spermatic cord becomes twisted :
Testicular Torsion
Cancer most commonly affecting men between the age of 15-40 :
Testicular Cancer
A _______________ can help a man learn the normal size, shape and weight of his testicles to help notice any changes from normal
Testicular self-examination
Is it normal for an erection to occur during a testicular exam performed by a physician?
Yes
This type of result may lead to test or treatments that you do not need.
false-positive
Which of the following is the most appropriate action when encountering a visually impaired patient?
Do not approach until your presence is known.
Which of the following words defines the progressive loss of hearing ability caused by the normal aging process?
Presbycusis
Which of the following is the primary hormone that ceases production in the elderly female?
Estrogen
Discrimination because of age
ageism
presbycusis
progressive hearing loss caused by aging
residual urine :
urine remaining in the bladder after urination
incontinence
loss of the ability to retain urine in the bladder
dementia
decrease in cognitive abilities
geriatrics
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly
macular degeneration :
changes in the area around the retina associated with aging.
arteriosclerosis
hardening of the arteries due to a build up of plaque
Dementia can include which of the following symptoms?
Memory loss
Confussion
Depression and agitation
Which of the following describes the underlying cause of urinary system problems in the aging
Impaired elimination of waste products
Medications not being excreted
Residual urine remains in the bladder
Decreased blood flow to kidneys
Which of the following could be an effective method to slow the progress of osteoporosis?
Physical Activity
Nutritional Diet
Vitamin D and Calcium
