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Genitourinary System Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The microscopic functional unit of the kidney Urinary bladder Urethra Putting it all together 19 Explain, in your own words, whether the following substances would normally be expected to be present
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Protein. In the urine, the presence of protein can indicate kidney damage or malfunction. Normally, the kidneys filter out waste products, toxins, and excess substances, but proteins are too large to pass through healthy kidney filters. If protein is found in the urine, it suggests a problem with the kidney's filtration system. This can be a sign of conditions like kidney disease or diabetes. Rationale for why the other choices are incorrect: A: Urinary bladder and urethra are not typically associated with the presence of substances like protein in urine. C: Glucose in the urine may indicate diabetes or other health issues, but it is not the most common substance to be tested for in routine urinalysis. D: Kidney dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure, not a substance present in urine.
Question 2 of 5
An accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Prostate. The prostate is an accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs as it produces and secretes fluid that is a component of semen. The testis (A) is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for producing sperm. The scrotum (C) is the external sac that houses the testes. Choice B does not seem to be a valid option.
Question 3 of 5
When the nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient, the patient has an erection. The nurses most appropriate action or response is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: reassure the patient that it is normal. An erection during a genital examination is a normal physiological response and not under the patient's control. By reassuring the patient, the nurse helps alleviate any potential embarrassment or anxiety. Asking for someone else (A) may further embarrass the patient. Continuing as if nothing happened (B) may ignore the patient's emotional well-being. Stopping the examination and leaving (D) without explanation can create confusion and discomfort.
Question 4 of 5
A 2-year-old boy has been diagnosed with physiologic cryptorchidism. Considering this diagnosis, during assessment the nurse will most likely observe:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Physiologic cryptorchidism refers to a common condition in newborns where the testes have not descended into the scrotum but can be manually pushed down (milked) into the scrotum. This is a normal developmental process that usually resolves by the age of 3 months. Rationale: 1. Absence of the testis in the scrotum: In physiologic cryptorchidism, the testes are not palpable in the scrotum due to incomplete descent. 2. Testis can be milked down: The testes can be gently pushed down into the scrotum, indicating that they are present and capable of descending on their own. Summary of other choices: A: Testes that are hard and painful to palpation is incorrect because physiologic cryptorchidism is not associated with inflammation or pain. B: Atrophic scrotum and bilateral absence of the testis is incorrect as
Question 5 of 5
During an examination, the nurse notices that a male patient has a red, round, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge on his penis. On palpation, the nurse finds a nontender base that feels like a small button between the thumb and fingers. At this point the nurse suspects that this patient has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Syphilitic chancre. The description of a red, round, superficial ulcer with a yellowish serous discharge on the penis, along with a nontender base that feels like a small button, is indicative of a primary syphilitic chancre. This lesion is typically painless and can be mistaken for other genital ulcers, but the specific characteristics described point towards syphilis. Genital warts (choice B) present as cauliflower-like growths, herpes infection (choice C) typically causes painful blisters, and chancroid (choice A) is characterized by soft, painful ulcers. Syphilitic chancre is the most likely diagnosis based on the presentation described.