Deck 27: Disorders of Male Reproductive System

Question 1

A client tells a nurse,"My erections lasts for several hours and are painful."Which medication found in the client's prescription is responsible?
1)Sildenafil
2)Finasteride
3)Tamsulosin
4)Pyridoxine

Answer 1

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Question 2

While performing the genital assessment of a male client,a nurse observes that the client has curvature of the penis.Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
1)Orchitis
2)Phimosis
3)Hypospadias
4)Peyronie's disease

Answer 2

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Question 3

A nurse teaches intervention to a client for healthy spermatogenesis.During a follow-up visit,the nurse finds that the client has risk for diminished sperm production.Which statement of the client supports the nurse's conclusion?
1)"I should not limit fluid intake."
2)"I should take a hot bath regularly."
3)"I should refrain from cigarette smoking."
4)"I should not wear tight undergarments."

Answer 3

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Question 4

Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
1)Varicocele
2)Hypospadias
3)Cryptorchidism
4)Testicular cancer

Question 5

A nurse observes that a newborn has an abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis.Which disorder will the nurse suspect in the newborn?
1)Orchitis
2)Hypospadias
3)Cryptorchidism
4)Testicular torsion

Question 6

Which condition can cause ischemia of the testicle?
1)Priapism
2)Hematocele
3)Testicular torsion
4)Cryptorchidism

Question 7

During an assessment,a nurse observes the signs of diminished secondary sexual characteristics in an adult male client.What should be the appropriate nursing action?
1)Perform a digital rectal examination.
2)Check the prostate surface antigen levels.
3)Measure the morning serum testosterone levels.
4)Perform a computerized tomography (CT)scan.

Question 8

Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
1)Sperm cells
2)Leydig cells
3)Sertoli cells
4)White blood cells

Question 9

Which hormone stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
1)Inhibin
2)Testosterone
3)Luteinizing hormone (LH)
4)Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 10

While assessing a male client for reproductive disorders,the primary health-care provider wants to understand whether the client has prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Which diagnostic test will the nurse expect in this case?
1)Ultrasound
2)Urine flow studies
3)Digital rectal examination (DRE)
4)Both A and B

Question 11

While assessing a male client,a nurse observes that the client has a small penis,long legs,short trunk,enlarged breast tissues,small testicles,and sexual dysfunction.What reason does the nurse suspect from these findings?
1)Mumps infection
2)Presence of an extra X chromosome
3)Prolonged consumption of antihypertensive agents
4)Increased cellular growth and size of the prostate gland

Question 12

While assessing a male client,a nurse finds erythema,swelling,and tenderness of the scrotum.The client also reports pain in the scrotum.Which disorder does the nurse suspect in the client?
1)Epispadias
2)Cryptorchidism
3)Testicular torsion
4)Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 13

Which artery provides engorgement of the glans during erection?
1)Dorsal
2)Cavernous
3)Bulbourethral
4)Both A and C

Question 14

While assessing a male client,a nurse observes swelling in the scrotum due to the collection of serous fluid.Which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
1)Hydrocele
2)Epispadias
3)Hematocele
4)Hypospadias

Question 15

After examining an elderly client's penis,a nurse finds the presence of scar tissue in the corpora cavernosum.On further assessment,the nurse confirms Peyronie's disease in the client.Which finding supports the nurse's confirmation?
1)Small intrascrotal testes
2)Presence of a curved penis
3)Dilatation of the veins within the scrotum
4)Excessive growth of the prostate gland

Question 16

A registered nurse is teaching about the medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)to a group of student nurses.Which statement of a student nurse indicates the need for further teaching?
1)"Alpha-blockers improve urine flow."
2)"Alpha-blockers reduce the size of the prostate."
3)"Tamsulosin is a typical example of an alpha-blocker."
4)"Alpha-blockers relax the smooth muscles in the prostate."

Question 17

A digital rectal examination (DRE)in a client reveals the enlargement of the prostate gland that is firm,painless,and generalized.Which medications will the nurse anticipate from the primary health-care provider to treat the client?
1)Alpha-blockers
2)5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
3)Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
4)Both A and B

Question 18

Which hormone stimulates the Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?
1)Prolactin
2)Thyroid hormone
3)Luteinizing hormone
4)Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 19

Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?
1)Pituitary gland
2)Prostate gland
3)Bulbourethral gland
4)Thyroid gland

Question 20

Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect paraphimosis?
1)Inflammation of the testes
2)Enlargement of the prostate glands
3)Abnormal prolonged erection of the penis
4)Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis

Question 21

What are signs of delayed puberty? Select all that apply.
1)Larger testes
2)Gynecomastia
3)Long arms and legs
4)Absence of pubic hair
5)Persistent high-pitched voice