WGU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 496
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
Peyronie's disease - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Sildenafil - CORRECT ANSWER A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several
hours and are painful. "Which medication found in the client's prescription is
responsible?
Hypospadias - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse observes that a newborn has an
abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse
suspect in the newborn?
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis - CORRECT
ANSWER Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect
paraphimosis?
"Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate." - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - CORRECT ANSWER Which hormone
stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
,Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies) - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Testicular torsion - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate but do not aid in
reducing the size of the prostate. - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
HYDROcele - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Testicular cancer - CORRECT ANSWER Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
Dorsal - CORRECT ANSWER Which artery provides engorgement of the glans
during erection?
,Presence of a curved penis - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
"I should take a hot bath regularly." - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels. - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Luteinizing hormone - CORRECT ANSWER Which hormone stimulates the Leydig
cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?
Sertoli cells - CORRECT ANSWER Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
Testicular torsion - CORRECT ANSWER Which condition can cause ischemia of the
testicle?
Presence of an extra X chromosome - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
, Bulbourethral gland - CORRECT ANSWER Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid
that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?
Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER
Endocrine System
Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors - CORRECT ANSWER
Hormone Regulation
Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance - CORRECT
ANSWER Homeostasis Maintenance
Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation - CORRECT
ANSWER Growth and Development
Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors - CORRECT ANSWER Stress
Response
Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders - CORRECT ANSWER
Autoimmune Diseases
Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions - CORRECT ANSWER
Neoplastic Growth
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2025/2026
Peyronie's disease - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Sildenafil - CORRECT ANSWER A client tells a nurse, "My erections lasts for several
hours and are painful. "Which medication found in the client's prescription is
responsible?
Hypospadias - CORRECT ANSWER A nurse observes that a newborn has an
abnormally positioned urethral orifice of the penis. Which disorder will the nurse
suspect in the newborn?
Permanent retracted position of the foreskin behind the penis - CORRECT
ANSWER Which physical finding in a client will lead a nurse to suspect
paraphimosis?
"Alpha-blockers REDUCE the size of the prostate." - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) - CORRECT ANSWER Which hormone
stimulates Sertoli cells to synthesize spermatozoa?
,Both A and B
(Ultrasound
Urine flow studies) - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Testicular torsion - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Alpha-blockers & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
Alpha-blockers help to relax the smooth muscles of the prostate but do not aid in
reducing the size of the prostate. - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
HYDROcele - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Testicular cancer - CORRECT ANSWER Which disorder can occur due to HIV?
Dorsal - CORRECT ANSWER Which artery provides engorgement of the glans
during erection?
,Presence of a curved penis - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
"I should take a hot bath regularly." - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Measure the morning serum testosterone levels. - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
Luteinizing hormone - CORRECT ANSWER Which hormone stimulates the Leydig
cells of the testes to secrete testosterone?
Sertoli cells - CORRECT ANSWER Which cells secrete inhibin hormone?
Testicular torsion - CORRECT ANSWER Which condition can cause ischemia of the
testicle?
Presence of an extra X chromosome - CORRECT ANSWER 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?
, Bulbourethral gland - CORRECT ANSWER Which gland secretes a lubricating fluid
that coats the urethra during sexual arousal?
Consists of glands secreting hormones into the bloodstream - CORRECT ANSWER
Endocrine System
Hormones act on target cells by binding to specific receptors - CORRECT ANSWER
Hormone Regulation
Hormones regulate physiological parameters for internal balance - CORRECT
ANSWER Homeostasis Maintenance
Hormones influence growth, muscle development, and maturation - CORRECT
ANSWER Growth and Development
Endocrine system releases cortisol to adapt to stressors - CORRECT ANSWER Stress
Response
Immune system attacks endocrine glands, causing disorders - CORRECT ANSWER
Autoimmune Diseases
Tumors in glands disrupt hormone production and functions - CORRECT ANSWER
Neoplastic Growth
