Question 1

Which of the following are true regarding prostate cancer? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  It is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths in males. 
B)  It usually occurs before age 50. 
C)  It is the leading type of nonskin cancer in men in the United States. 
D)  It is more common in White men in the United States. 
E)  Prostate cancer death rates have been declining in the United States. 
A)  It is responsible for the majority of cancer-related deaths in males. 
B)  It usually occurs before age 50. 
C)  It is the leading type of nonskin cancer in men in the United States. 
D)  It is more common in White men in the United States. 
E)  Prostate cancer death rates have been declining in the United States. C, E

Question 2

An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)among Americans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent prostatitis. 
B)  a diet high in fat. 
C)  cigarette smoking. 
D)  increased age. 
A)  recurrent prostatitis. 
B)  a diet high in fat. 
C)  cigarette smoking. 
D)  increased age. D

Question 3

A 21-year-old presents with inflammation of the testes and is diagnosed with orchitis.What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes virus 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  Mumps 
D)  Cytomegalovirus 
A)  Herpes virus 
B)  Escherichia coli 
C)  Mumps 
D)  Cytomegalovirus C

Question 4

The patient's medication has a side effect of gynecomastia.The nurse would respond that gynecomastia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of breast development in women. 
B)  overdevelopment of breast tissue in males. 
C)  a type of breast cancer. 
D)  inflammation of the mammary glands. 
A)  lack of breast development in women. 
B)  overdevelopment of breast tissue in males. 
C)  a type of breast cancer. 
D)  inflammation of the mammary glands.

Question 5

The risk of testicular cancer is greater for which group? (select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

A)  With a history of cryptorchidism 
B)  With a history of phimosis 
C)  Who are of white ethnicity 
D)  Who are of black descent 
E)  Between 15 and 35 years of age. 
A)  With a history of cryptorchidism 
B)  With a history of phimosis 
C)  Who are of white ethnicity 
D)  Who are of black descent 
E)  Between 15 and 35 years of age.

Question 6

Cryptorchidism can be defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a normal developmental state of the testes. 
B)  an abnormal state in which the testes are overdeveloped. 
C)  lack of a scrotum. 
D)  problems with testicular descent. 
A)  a normal developmental state of the testes. 
B)  an abnormal state in which the testes are overdeveloped. 
C)  lack of a scrotum. 
D)  problems with testicular descent.

Question 7

_____ is an inflammation of the glans penis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Phimosis 
B)  Balanitis 
C)  Priapism 
D)  Hydrocele 
A)  Phimosis 
B)  Balanitis 
C)  Priapism 
D)  Hydrocele

Question 8

Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis are similar to symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate cancer. 
B)  benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). 
C)  urinary tract infection (UTI). 
D)  epididymitis. 
A)  prostate cancer. 
B)  benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). 
C)  urinary tract infection (UTI). 
D)  epididymitis.

Question 9

A 25-year-old sexually active male presents with urethritis and epididymitis, and is diagnosed with the most common bacteria STI in the United States.What is this infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Syphilis 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Herpes 
A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Syphilis 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Herpes

Question 10

An example of a parasitic sexually transmitted infection (STI)that is transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlamydia. 
B)  syphilis. 
C)  scabies. 
D)  Gardnerella. 
A)  Chlamydia. 
B)  syphilis. 
C)  scabies. 
D)  Gardnerella.

Question 11

In the majority of cases delayed puberty is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a disruption in the hypothalamus. 
B)  a disruption of the pituitary. 
C)  slow maturation. 
D)  ambiguity in sex determination. 
A)  a disruption in the hypothalamus. 
B)  a disruption of the pituitary. 
C)  slow maturation. 
D)  ambiguity in sex determination.

Question 12

A common complaint from men with mild to moderate benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)is:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased urinary stream. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  sexual dysfunction. 
D)  prostatodynia. 
A)  decreased urinary stream. 
B)  infertility. 
C)  sexual dysfunction. 
D)  prostatodynia.

Question 13

A 35-year-old presents with symptomology that is associated with syphilis.What organism is responsible for the development of syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Treponema pallidum 
B)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
D)  Haemophilus ducreyi 
A)  Treponema pallidum 
B)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
D)  Haemophilus ducreyi

Question 14

A 38-year-old presents reporting difficulty having sexual intercourse because his penis curves during erection.What term describes this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phimosis 
B)  Cryptorchidism 
C)  Paraphimosis 
D)  Peyronie disease 
A)  Phimosis 
B)  Cryptorchidism 
C)  Paraphimosis 
D)  Peyronie disease

Question 15

A 30-year-old presents with penile tenderness and discharge while the physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis.This assessment data is consistent with what condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paraphimosis 
B)  Phimosis 
C)  Peyronie disease 
D)  Priapism 
A)  Paraphimosis 
B)  Phimosis 
C)  Peyronie disease 
D)  Priapism

Exam 34: Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Which of the following are true regarding prostate cancer? (select all that apply)

An important risk factor in the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)among Americans is:

A 21-year-old presents with inflammation of the testes and is diagnosed with orchitis.What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

The patient's medication has a side effect of gynecomastia.The nurse would respond that gynecomastia is:

The risk of testicular cancer is greater for which group? (select all that apply)

Cryptorchidism can be defined as:

_____ is an inflammation of the glans penis.

Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis are similar to symptoms of:

A 25-year-old sexually active male presents with urethritis and epididymitis, and is diagnosed with the most common bacteria STI in the United States.What is this infection?

An example of a parasitic sexually transmitted infection (STI)that is transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact is:

In the majority of cases delayed puberty is due to:

A common complaint from men with mild to moderate benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)is:

A 35-year-old presents with symptomology that is associated with syphilis.What organism is responsible for the development of syphilis?

A 38-year-old presents reporting difficulty having sexual intercourse because his penis curves during erection.What term describes this condition?

A 30-year-old presents with penile tenderness and discharge while the physical examination reveals that his foreskin cannot be retracted back over the glans penis.This assessment data is consistent with what condition?

Cellular Biology

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology

Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Infection and Defects in Mechanisms of Defense

Stress and Disease

Biology, Clinical Manifestations, and Treatment of Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Hematologic Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

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