NR 304 Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The external male genital structures include the: - CORRECT ANSWER penis and scrotum
Lymphatics of penis and scrotal surface drain into? - CORRECT ANSWER Inguinal lymph
nodes
Lymphatics of testes drain into? - CORRECT ANSWER abdomen
*Abdominal lymph nodes are not accessible to clinical examination
Sexual minority - CORRECT ANSWER Self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
Withdrawal from sexual activity may be due to? - CORRECT ANSWER loss of spouse
Depression
Preoccupation with work
Marital or family conflicts
Side effects of medication
Heavy alcohol use
Lack of privacy, living with children or in a nursing home
Economic or emotional stress
Poor nutrition or fatigue.
The internal male genital structures are: - CORRECT ANSWER Testis
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Glandular structures accessory to genital organs are: - CORRECT ANSWER Prostate
Seminal vesicles
Bulbourethral glands
, Male Adults and Aging Adults Developmental Competence: - CORRECT ANSWER Male does
not experience a definite end to fertility as female does.
Around age 40 years, production of sperm begins to decrease, although it continues into 80s and 90s.
Testosterone production declines after age 30 but continues very gradually so resulting physical
changes are not evident until later in life.
Physical changes in aging male - CORRECT ANSWER Pubic hair decreases and penis size
decreases.
Due to decreased tone of dartos muscle, scrotal contents hang lower, rugae decrease, and scrotum
becomes pendulous.
Testes decrease in size and are less firm to palpation.
Increased connective tissue is present in tubules, so these become thickened and produce less sperm.
BPH - CORRECT ANSWER benign prostatic hyperplasia also called prostrate enlargement. It
is a non cancerous increase in sixe of the prostrate gland. Natural occur with aging male and the
enlargement of the gland can obstruct the urine strain because of the pressure on the urethra.
Male circumcision advantages - CORRECT ANSWER Lowers risk for certain stis such as HPV,
herpes simplex virus, genital ulcer disease in men and decreased risk for bacterial vaginosis and
trichomoniasis in females
Reduced risk for contracting HIV infection through heterosexual contact
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) health benefits of circumcision outweigh risks
Culture and genetics: kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWER Two main causes of ESRD(end
stage renal disease) : hypertension and diabetes
Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension is higher in some racial groups: African Americans,
American Indians and Hispanics are more likely to be affected
Contributing factors:
Low socioeconomic status with higher proportion of at risk behaviors
Presence of comorbidities
Limited access to care
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
The external male genital structures include the: - CORRECT ANSWER penis and scrotum
Lymphatics of penis and scrotal surface drain into? - CORRECT ANSWER Inguinal lymph
nodes
Lymphatics of testes drain into? - CORRECT ANSWER abdomen
*Abdominal lymph nodes are not accessible to clinical examination
Sexual minority - CORRECT ANSWER Self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
Withdrawal from sexual activity may be due to? - CORRECT ANSWER loss of spouse
Depression
Preoccupation with work
Marital or family conflicts
Side effects of medication
Heavy alcohol use
Lack of privacy, living with children or in a nursing home
Economic or emotional stress
Poor nutrition or fatigue.
The internal male genital structures are: - CORRECT ANSWER Testis
Epididymis
Vas deferens
Glandular structures accessory to genital organs are: - CORRECT ANSWER Prostate
Seminal vesicles
Bulbourethral glands
, Male Adults and Aging Adults Developmental Competence: - CORRECT ANSWER Male does
not experience a definite end to fertility as female does.
Around age 40 years, production of sperm begins to decrease, although it continues into 80s and 90s.
Testosterone production declines after age 30 but continues very gradually so resulting physical
changes are not evident until later in life.
Physical changes in aging male - CORRECT ANSWER Pubic hair decreases and penis size
decreases.
Due to decreased tone of dartos muscle, scrotal contents hang lower, rugae decrease, and scrotum
becomes pendulous.
Testes decrease in size and are less firm to palpation.
Increased connective tissue is present in tubules, so these become thickened and produce less sperm.
BPH - CORRECT ANSWER benign prostatic hyperplasia also called prostrate enlargement. It
is a non cancerous increase in sixe of the prostrate gland. Natural occur with aging male and the
enlargement of the gland can obstruct the urine strain because of the pressure on the urethra.
Male circumcision advantages - CORRECT ANSWER Lowers risk for certain stis such as HPV,
herpes simplex virus, genital ulcer disease in men and decreased risk for bacterial vaginosis and
trichomoniasis in females
Reduced risk for contracting HIV infection through heterosexual contact
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) health benefits of circumcision outweigh risks
Culture and genetics: kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWER Two main causes of ESRD(end
stage renal disease) : hypertension and diabetes
Prevalence of diabetes and hypertension is higher in some racial groups: African Americans,
American Indians and Hispanics are more likely to be affected
Contributing factors:
Low socioeconomic status with higher proportion of at risk behaviors
Presence of comorbidities
Limited access to care
