Question 1

Which of the following are risk factors for cancer of the prostate? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Age older than 40 years 
B) Family history of prostate cancer 
C) African American ethnicity 
D) Diet low in fiber 
E) Diet high in fats 
A) Age older than 40 years 
B) Family history of prostate cancer 
C) African American ethnicity 
D) Diet low in fiber 
E) Diet high in fats B, C, D, E

Question 2

Which of the following are functions of the testes? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Produce spermatozoa 
B) Secrete an alkaline fluid containing enzymes 
C) Secrete testosterone 
D) Secrete a clear, mucous-like substance into the urethra that acts as a lubricant 
E) Transport spermatozoa to outside the body 
A) Produce spermatozoa 
B) Secrete an alkaline fluid containing enzymes 
C) Secrete testosterone 
D) Secrete a clear, mucous-like substance into the urethra that acts as a lubricant 
E) Transport spermatozoa to outside the body A, C

Question 3

You are a nurse working at a community health clinic. A patient of yours, Michelle, recently reached menopause. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of menopause?

Accepted Answer

A) The cessation of the menstrual cycle, achieved once 1 year has passed without menstruation 
B) A transitional period in which reproductive capacity diminishes and finally ceases 
C) A phase in which menstruation wanes, beginning with the first irregular menstruation and ending with the very last menstruation 
D) A series of changes in a woman's reproductive cycle that occur between the ages of 45 and 50 years 
A) The cessation of the menstrual cycle, achieved once 1 year has passed without menstruation 
B) A transitional period in which reproductive capacity diminishes and finally ceases 
C) A phase in which menstruation wanes, beginning with the first irregular menstruation and ending with the very last menstruation 
D) A series of changes in a woman's reproductive cycle that occur between the ages of 45 and 50 years A

Question 4

Which of the following are functions of the ovaries? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized egg 
B) Develop and release mature ova 
C) Produce estrogen 
D) Produce progesterone 
E) Transport mature ova to the uterus 
A) Receive, retain, and nourish a fertilized egg 
B) Develop and release mature ova 
C) Produce estrogen 
D) Produce progesterone 
E) Transport mature ova to the uterus

Question 5

You are a gerontologist operating in a community hospital, and an older patient of yours experiences a condition in which her supporting ligaments stretch and allow her uterus to drop into the vaginal cavity. You recognize that this condition is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Rectocele 
B) Prolapse of the uterus 
C) Cystocele 
D) Atrophic vaginitis 
A) Rectocele 
B) Prolapse of the uterus 
C) Cystocele 
D) Atrophic vaginitis

Question 6

Which of the following are changes in sexual response that occur in older men, compared with younger? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A) Excitement phase is longer. 
B) Plateau phase can be maintained longer. 
C) Erection is somewhat stronger. 
D) Less likely to experience an orgasm each time they engage in sexual intercourse. 
E) Shorter time required to again be responsive to sexual stimulation. 
A) Excitement phase is longer. 
B) Plateau phase can be maintained longer. 
C) Erection is somewhat stronger. 
D) Less likely to experience an orgasm each time they engage in sexual intercourse. 
E) Shorter time required to again be responsive to sexual stimulation.

Question 7

Explain what factors affect the psychological impact of changes in the female reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

The psychological implications of these

Which of the following are risk factors for cancer of the prostate? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are functions of the testes? Select all that apply.

You are a nurse working at a community health clinic. A patient of yours, Michelle, recently reached menopause. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of menopause?

Which of the following are functions of the ovaries? Select all that apply.

You are a gerontologist operating in a community hospital, and an older patient of yours experiences a condition in which her supporting ligaments stretch and allow her uterus to drop into the vaginal cavity. You recognize that this condition is which of the following?

Which of the following are changes in sexual response that occur in older men, compared with younger? Select all that apply.

Explain what factors affect the psychological impact of changes in the female reproductive system.

Perspectives and Theories on Aging

The Skin, Hair, and Nails

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

Dementia and Delirium

The Sensory System

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Immune System

Aging With Lifelong Disabilities

Special Topics

Health Promotion and Healthy Aging

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Nutrition

Medications

Teaching Older Adults

Gerotechnology

Caregiving

Death and Grief in the Later Years

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Exam 12: The Endocrine System

Which of the following are risk factors for cancer of the prostate? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are functions of the testes? Select all that apply.

You are a nurse working at a community health clinic. A patient of yours, Michelle, recently reached menopause. Which of the following is the most accurate definition of menopause?

Which of the following are functions of the ovaries? Select all that apply.

You are a gerontologist operating in a community hospital, and an older patient of yours experiences a condition in which her supporting ligaments stretch and allow her uterus to drop into the vaginal cavity. You recognize that this condition is which of the following?

Which of the following are changes in sexual response that occur in older men, compared with younger? Select all that apply.

Explain what factors affect the psychological impact of changes in the female reproductive system.

Perspectives and Theories on Aging

The Skin, Hair, and Nails

The Musculoskeletal System

The Nervous System

Dementia and Delirium

The Sensory System

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Gastrointestinal System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Immune System

Aging With Lifelong Disabilities

Special Topics

Health Promotion and Healthy Aging

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Nutrition

Medications

Teaching Older Adults

Gerotechnology

Caregiving

Death and Grief in the Later Years

Filters