ATI RN
Genitourinary System Assessment Questions
Question 1 of 5
When assessing the scrotum of a male patient, the nurse notices the presence of multiple firm, nontender, yellow 1-cm nodules. The nurse knows that these nodules are most likely:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sebaceous cysts. Sebaceous cysts are commonly seen as firm, nontender, yellow nodules in the scrotum. They are benign growths formed from blocked sebaceous glands. Urethritis (A) would present with symptoms such as pain or burning during urination, not as nodules on the scrotum. Subcutaneous plaques (C) are typically seen in conditions like Peyronie's disease, not as discrete nodules. COM (D) is not a recognized term in this context.
Question 2 of 5
During a genital examination, the nurse notices that a male patient has clusters of small vesicles on the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Genital herpes presents as clusters of small vesicles on the genitals. 2. The vesicles are typically painful and can ulcerate. 3. The presence of vesicles is a key feature of genital herpes. 4. Peyronie's disease is characterized by penile curvature, not vesicles. 5. Genital warts are caused by HPV and present as cauliflower-like growths, not vesicles.
Question 3 of 5
The process by which water is reabsorbed by following solutes when they are reabsorbed is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: facultative water reabsorption. This process occurs in the collecting ducts of the nephron in the kidney, where water reabsorption is regulated based on the body's hydration levels. When solutes like sodium are reabsorbed, water follows passively through aquaporin channels, adjusting the amount of water reabsorbed according to the body's needs. A: Obligatory water reabsorption refers to the constant reabsorption of water in the proximal tubule and descending loop of Henle, not regulated based on hydration levels. C: Osmotic water reabsorption is a general term referring to the movement of water based on osmotic gradients, not specifically regulated by solute reabsorption. D: Renin-angiotensin water reabsorption involves the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in response to low blood pressure, focusing on sodium reabsorption rather than direct regulation of
Question 4 of 5
An 11-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sports physical examination. The nurse notices that she has begun to develop breasts, and during the conversation the girl reveals that she is worried about her development. The nurse should use which of these techniques to best assist the young girl in understanding the expected sequence for development? The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Use the Tanner scale on the five stages of sexual development. The Tanner scale is a standardized tool used to assess the stages of sexual development in children and adolescents. By using this scale, the nurse can provide the girl with a clear and objective understanding of her current stage of development and what to expect in the future. This approach helps the young girl feel informed and reassured about the normal process of puberty. Choice B is incorrect because comparing the girl's development with other girls her age may lead to unnecessary comparisons and anxiety. Choice C is incorrect as the Jacobsen table based on height and weight data is not relevant for assessing sexual development. Choice D is incorrect as simply reassuring the girl without providing detailed information may not address her concerns effectively.
Question 5 of 5
A 50-year-old woman calls the clinic because she has noticed some changes in her body and breasts and wonders if these changes could be attributable to the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) she started 3 months earlier. The nurse should tell her:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commonly causes side effects such as fluid retention, breast tenderness, and vaginal bleeding. This information is important for the nurse to communicate to the patient, as it aligns with the symptoms the woman is experiencing. Choice A is incorrect as even low doses of HRT can still result in side effects. Choice C is incorrect because vaginal bleeding with HRT is not very unusual and does not necessitate immediate evaluation unless it is severe. Choice D is incorrect as adjusting the dose without proper evaluation could be dangerous and is not the appropriate first step in addressing the patient's concerns.