Question 1

The nurse is aware that the elevation in the prostatic-specific antigen (PSA)level from 4 ng/L to 6 ng/L is cause to consider a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Possibility of prostatic cancer 
B)  ED 
C)  Probability of orchiditis 
D)  Significant indication of Peyronie disease 
A)  Possibility of prostatic cancer 
B)  ED 
C)  Probability of orchiditis 
D)  Significant indication of Peyronie disease

Question 2

The statement by the patient that indicates he understands the teaching relative to how to perform a testicular self-examination is:

Accepted Answer

A)  "It's not necessary to feel the testes, just look at them in a mirror." 
B)  "The best time to do a self-examination is after a shower, when my body is warm." 
C)  "It doesn't really matter when I do it, just do it sometime." 
D)  "The physician is really the best person to check this for me." 
A)  "It's not necessary to feel the testes, just look at them in a mirror." 
B)  "The best time to do a self-examination is after a shower, when my body is warm." 
C)  "It doesn't really matter when I do it, just do it sometime." 
D)  "The physician is really the best person to check this for me."

Question 3

A patient with a spinal cord injury complains to the nurse of the inability to experience an erection.The nurse explains,"The _______________ component of the nervous system has been affected by your injury."

Accepted Answer

A)  Sympathetic 
B)  Somatic 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Cerebral cortex 
A)  Sympathetic 
B)  Somatic 
C)  Parasympathetic 
D)  Cerebral cortex

Question 4

The nurse should explain that the purpose of the urethral smear is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Screen for human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection. 
B)  Detect sexually transmitted infections. 
C)  Verify fertility through a sperm count. 
D)  Eliminate concerns of prostate problems. 
A)  Screen for human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection. 
B)  Detect sexually transmitted infections. 
C)  Verify fertility through a sperm count. 
D)  Eliminate concerns of prostate problems.

Question 5

When giving instruction about taking sildenafil (Viagra),the nurse would include the instruction that:

Accepted Answer

A)  No more than two tablets should be taken in a 24-hour period. 
B)  Erection occurs without stimulation. 
C)  Nitrates should be taken at least 4 hours before taking Viagra. 
D)  Tablet should be taken 1 hour before sexual activity. 
A)  No more than two tablets should be taken in a 24-hour period. 
B)  Erection occurs without stimulation. 
C)  Nitrates should be taken at least 4 hours before taking Viagra. 
D)  Tablet should be taken 1 hour before sexual activity.

Question 6

A 60-year-old man who had a prostatectomy 3 weeks earlier asks if the ongoing incontinence will ever stop.The nurse's most helpful response would be based on the knowledge that the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Postprostatectomy incontinence is usually permanent. 
B)  Postprostatectomy incontinence usually clears up in 6 months. 
C)  Although the constant dribbling will stop, stress incontinence will continue. 
D)  Postprostatectomy incontinence frequently requires a second surgery is to correct the problem. 
A)  Postprostatectomy incontinence is usually permanent. 
B)  Postprostatectomy incontinence usually clears up in 6 months. 
C)  Although the constant dribbling will stop, stress incontinence will continue. 
D)  Postprostatectomy incontinence frequently requires a second surgery is to correct the problem.

Question 7

The nurse explains to a young man being treated for infertility that the semen analysis will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the history of sexually transmitted infections. 
B)  Evaluate the potential for genetic problems. 
C)  Determine whether any urethral obstructions are present. 
D)  Microscopically assess the sperm for number and motility. 
A)  Determine the history of sexually transmitted infections. 
B)  Evaluate the potential for genetic problems. 
C)  Determine whether any urethral obstructions are present. 
D)  Microscopically assess the sperm for number and motility.

Question 8

The patient who had a prostatectomy 1 year earlier now has elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase and calcium levels.The nurse is aware that these are indicators of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduction of cancer risk 
B)  Orchiditis 
C)  Testicular cancer 
D)  Metastasis 
A)  Reduction of cancer risk 
B)  Orchiditis 
C)  Testicular cancer 
D)  Metastasis

Question 9

A patient has been prescribed flutamide (Eulexin)for the treatment of prostate cancer.The nurse reminds the patient that a side effect might be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Incontinence 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Hot flashes 
A)  Incontinence 
B)  Insomnia 
C)  Weight loss 
D)  Hot flashes

Exam 48: Male Reproductive Disorders

The nurse is aware that the elevation in the prostatic-specific antigen (PSA)level from 4 ng/L to 6 ng/L is cause to consider a(n):

The statement by the patient that indicates he understands the teaching relative to how to perform a testicular self-examination is:

A patient with a spinal cord injury complains to the nurse of the inability to experience an erection.The nurse explains,"The _______________ component of the nervous system has been affected by your injury."

The nurse should explain that the purpose of the urethral smear is to:

When giving instruction about taking sildenafil (Viagra),the nurse would include the instruction that:

A 60-year-old man who had a prostatectomy 3 weeks earlier asks if the ongoing incontinence will ever stop.The nurse's most helpful response would be based on the knowledge that the:

The nurse explains to a young man being treated for infertility that the semen analysis will:

The patient who had a prostatectomy 1 year earlier now has elevations in serum alkaline phosphatase and calcium levels.The nurse is aware that these are indicators of:

A patient has been prescribed flutamide (Eulexin)for the treatment of prostate cancer.The nurse reminds the patient that a side effect might be:

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