NRSG 6300 Advanced Pathophysiology 101-200
A nurse is speaking to a patient about
erectile dysfunction. She notes that
which of the following is often the primary
factor?
Vascular issues
o Hormones
o Psychological factors
o Vascular issues
o Neurological issues
A nurse notes paraphimosis on a pa-
tient's chart. Which of the following can
she expect to observe?
Foreskin in retracted position
o Only one testicle in the scrotal sac
o Urethral opening improperly located
o Constricted foreskin
o Foreskin in retracted position
A male, age 15 years, is being assessed
for delayed puberty. Which of the follow-
ing may the nurse note is indicative of
delayed puberty?
Lack of pubic hair
o Lack of pubic hair
o Elevated testosterone
o Enlarged penis and testes
o Short stature
Which of the following conditions would
the nurse consider to be in a state of
medical emergency?
Testicular torsion
o Benign prostatic hyperplasia
o Testicular torsion
o Cryptorchidism
o Erectile dysfunction
A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with
cryptorchidism. Which treatment recom-
mendation does the nurse expect?
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o Wait-and-see approach
o Hormone replacement Surgical correction
o Surgical correction
o Diet and lifestyle changes
A patient, age 28 years, presents with a
minor hematocele. What is the appropri-
ate treatment response?
Watchful waiting
o Emergency surgery
o Follow-up digital rectal exam
o Needle aspiration
o Watchful waiting
A 48-year-old male has elevated
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
What is an appropriate interpretation by
the clinician?
PSA values are variable. Further evalua-
o The patient has testicular cancer. tion is necessary.
o The patient has prostate cancer.
o PSA values are variable. Further eval-
uation is necessary.
o The patient has erectile dysfunction.
A nurse explains to a male patient that
they will be doing a laboratory test for
the beta-human chorionic gonadotropin
(b-HCG). The patient asks why that test
is being done on him because he knows
that b-HCG is the pregnancy hormone.
Why would the clinician request this test
Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated
in a male?
with testicular cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are indicative
of prostate cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are associat-
ed with testicular cancer in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indica-
tive of erectile dysfunction in men.
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o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indica-
tive of the success of a vasectomy.
A male patient has decided to get a va-
sectomy. Which of the following state-
ments are correct regarding this proce-
dure? Select all that apply.
The vas deferens in cut.
o The vas deferens in cut.
Transport of sperm from the testes to
o Sperm development is inhibited.
ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy is easily reversed.
o Transport of sperm from the testes to
ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy causes significant
changes in the ejaculate.
A nurse is creating a patient education-
al brochure to identify symptoms of be-
nign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which
of the following should she include on her
brochure? Select all that apply.
Hesitancy during urination
Straining to urinate
o Severe back pain
o Yellow discharge from the penis
o Hesitancy during urination
o Straining to urinate
o Blood in urine
Which of the following would be correct
information for the nurse to share about
testicular cancer? Select all that apply.
It has one of highest cure rates for a
o It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
cancer. Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicu-
o It is most common in men age 65 and lar cancer.
older. An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one
o Even after treatment, fertility is main- testicle.
tained.
o Cryptorchidism increases risk for tes-
ticular cancer.
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o An initial sign is often a firm nodule in
one testicle.
A young child is diagnosed with cryp-
torchidism. The parents want to know
what the risks are if this is not surgical-
ly corrected. Which of the following re-
sponses are appropriate? Select all that
apply.
There is an increased risk of infertility.
Sperm development is impaired.
o There is an increased risk of infertility.
There is an increased risk for testicular
o There is no significant increase in
cancer.
health risks.
o Surgical correction is for cosmetic pur-
poses only.
o Sperm development is impaired.
o There is an increased risk for testicular
cancer.
Which of the following is correct regard-
ing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
o BPH is a form of cancer.
Drug treatment for BPH may take 6 to 12
o Drug treatment for BPH may take 6 to
months for full benefit.
12 months for full benefit.
o Surgical procedures are not used to
correct BPH.
o BPH is not treated with medications.
A nurse is speaking to a patient about his
sexual history. The patient has a disease
that results in 50% of males with the
disease developing erectile dysfunction.
Which disease does the patient have?
Diabetes mellitus
o Cirrhosis of the liver
o Diabetes mellitus
o Hypertension
o Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
A nurse is speaking to a patient about
erectile dysfunction. She notes that
which of the following is often the primary
factor?
Vascular issues
o Hormones
o Psychological factors
o Vascular issues
o Neurological issues
A nurse notes paraphimosis on a pa-
tient's chart. Which of the following can
she expect to observe?
Foreskin in retracted position
o Only one testicle in the scrotal sac
o Urethral opening improperly located
o Constricted foreskin
o Foreskin in retracted position
A male, age 15 years, is being assessed
for delayed puberty. Which of the follow-
ing may the nurse note is indicative of
delayed puberty?
Lack of pubic hair
o Lack of pubic hair
o Elevated testosterone
o Enlarged penis and testes
o Short stature
Which of the following conditions would
the nurse consider to be in a state of
medical emergency?
Testicular torsion
o Benign prostatic hyperplasia
o Testicular torsion
o Cryptorchidism
o Erectile dysfunction
A 2-year-old male is diagnosed with
cryptorchidism. Which treatment recom-
mendation does the nurse expect?
, NRSG 6300 Advanced Pathophysiology 101-200
o Wait-and-see approach
o Hormone replacement Surgical correction
o Surgical correction
o Diet and lifestyle changes
A patient, age 28 years, presents with a
minor hematocele. What is the appropri-
ate treatment response?
Watchful waiting
o Emergency surgery
o Follow-up digital rectal exam
o Needle aspiration
o Watchful waiting
A 48-year-old male has elevated
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
What is an appropriate interpretation by
the clinician?
PSA values are variable. Further evalua-
o The patient has testicular cancer. tion is necessary.
o The patient has prostate cancer.
o PSA values are variable. Further eval-
uation is necessary.
o The patient has erectile dysfunction.
A nurse explains to a male patient that
they will be doing a laboratory test for
the beta-human chorionic gonadotropin
(b-HCG). The patient asks why that test
is being done on him because he knows
that b-HCG is the pregnancy hormone.
Why would the clinician request this test
Elevated levels of b-HCG are associated
in a male?
with testicular cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are indicative
of prostate cancer in men.
o Elevated levels of b-HCG are associat-
ed with testicular cancer in men.
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indica-
tive of erectile dysfunction in men.
, NRSG 6300 Advanced Pathophysiology 101-200
o Decreased levels of b-HCG are indica-
tive of the success of a vasectomy.
A male patient has decided to get a va-
sectomy. Which of the following state-
ments are correct regarding this proce-
dure? Select all that apply.
The vas deferens in cut.
o The vas deferens in cut.
Transport of sperm from the testes to
o Sperm development is inhibited.
ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy is easily reversed.
o Transport of sperm from the testes to
ejaculate is prevented.
o A vasectomy causes significant
changes in the ejaculate.
A nurse is creating a patient education-
al brochure to identify symptoms of be-
nign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which
of the following should she include on her
brochure? Select all that apply.
Hesitancy during urination
Straining to urinate
o Severe back pain
o Yellow discharge from the penis
o Hesitancy during urination
o Straining to urinate
o Blood in urine
Which of the following would be correct
information for the nurse to share about
testicular cancer? Select all that apply.
It has one of highest cure rates for a
o It has one of highest cure rates for a cancer.
cancer. Cryptorchidism increases risk for testicu-
o It is most common in men age 65 and lar cancer.
older. An initial sign is often a firm nodule in one
o Even after treatment, fertility is main- testicle.
tained.
o Cryptorchidism increases risk for tes-
ticular cancer.
, NRSG 6300 Advanced Pathophysiology 101-200
o An initial sign is often a firm nodule in
one testicle.
A young child is diagnosed with cryp-
torchidism. The parents want to know
what the risks are if this is not surgical-
ly corrected. Which of the following re-
sponses are appropriate? Select all that
apply.
There is an increased risk of infertility.
Sperm development is impaired.
o There is an increased risk of infertility.
There is an increased risk for testicular
o There is no significant increase in
cancer.
health risks.
o Surgical correction is for cosmetic pur-
poses only.
o Sperm development is impaired.
o There is an increased risk for testicular
cancer.
Which of the following is correct regard-
ing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
o BPH is a form of cancer.
Drug treatment for BPH may take 6 to 12
o Drug treatment for BPH may take 6 to
months for full benefit.
12 months for full benefit.
o Surgical procedures are not used to
correct BPH.
o BPH is not treated with medications.
A nurse is speaking to a patient about his
sexual history. The patient has a disease
that results in 50% of males with the
disease developing erectile dysfunction.
Which disease does the patient have?
Diabetes mellitus
o Cirrhosis of the liver
o Diabetes mellitus
o Hypertension
o Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD)
