Exam 21: Male Reproductive System

During the examination of an elderly male the nurse notes thin,gray pubic hairs and a scrotal sac that hangs significantly lower than the penis.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?

The nurse is assessing a male infant and notes only one testis.The mother asks what effect this will have on the child.Which of the following would be a correct response by the nurse?

The nurse is preparing a presentation on testicular cancer and wishes to target the age group most frequently affected.Which of the following settings would be considered appropriate to provide audiences considered to be at an increased risk for the disease?

A male is being seen at the urologist office with concerns relating to his fertility.Which of the following factors may warrant further investigation?

The nurse is interviewing a male client who states "I feel like I have a bag of worms in my scrotum." The nurse would correctly suspect which of the following conditions?

During the examination of a male client,the nurse detects a bulge in the right inguinal area as the client is bearing down.The nurse would correctly interpret this finding as which of the following conditions?

The nurse is interviewing a male client with an elevated prostate specific antigen level (PSA).The nurse would correlate potential risk factors for this client by asking which of the following questions?

While performing prostate palpation,the nurse notes that the client expresses severe tenderness and discomfort during the procedure.The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions in the client?

A couple seeking infertility treatments has just received the results of a semen analysis,which shows a diminished sperm count.The nurse would ask which of the following questions to the male in this scenario?

During the examination of a male client who has not been circumcised,the nurse is attempts to retract the foreskin of the penis,but skin is very tight and cannot be pulled back.The nurse would correctly anticipate which of the following conditions?

The nurse is examining a male client's genitalia and notices the scrotum is asymmetric.The left side hangs lower than the right side.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?

During the well-child assessment on a 2-year-old male the nurse notes that the testes are not descended.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?

During the focused interview,a male client describes his erection and ejaculate in terms that are less than professional.The nurse would correctly do which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client who has hypospadias .Mark the figure provided to illustrate the location of the phenomena.

The nurse is examining a male adolescent with suspected spermatic cord torsion.The nurse would anticipate which of the following as a priority intervention?

A client has presented for a physical examination.During the examination the nurse palpates to assess the right inguinal region.

The student nurse is preparing to examine the male reproductive system of a client.Prior To starting the examination the student nurse explains to the supervising nurse the techniques that will be used.Plans to use which of the following indicates the need for further instruction?

A couple is seeking infertility information from the nurse.Which of the following statements made by the couple would indicate the need for intervention by the nurse?

During the examination of an adult male the nurse notes thick,curly hair over the pubis area,a pear-shaped scrotum,and slightly darkened skin on the penis.The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?

The parents of a 9-year-old boy voice concerns about the seemingly advanced level of sexual maturity of their son.The examination reveals the child has thick pubic hair and enlarged genitalia.Which treatment intervention may be anticipated by the nurse?