The external male genital structures include the:
a. Testis.
b. Scrotum.
c. Epididymis.
d. Vas deferens. - B
Which statement concerning the anal
... [Show More] canal is true? The anal canal:
a. Is approximately 2 cm long in the adult.
b. Slants backward toward the sacrum.
c. Contains hair and sebaceous glands.
d. Is the outlet for the gastrointestinal tract. - D
1. During a health history, a 22-year old woman asks, "Can I get that vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV)? I have genital warts and I'd like them to go away!" What is the nurse's best response?
a.
"The HPV vaccine is for girls and women ages 9 to 26 years, so we can start that today."
b.
"This vaccine is only for girls who have not yet started to become sexually active."
c.
"Let's check with the physician to see if you are a candidate for this vaccine."
d.
"The vaccine cannot protect you if you already have an HPV infection." - D
An accessory glandular structure for the male genital organs is the:
a. Testis.
b. Scrotum.
c. Prostate.
d. Vas deferens. - C
Which statement concerning the sphincters is correct?
a. The internal sphincter is under voluntary control.
b. The external sphincter is under voluntary control.
c. Both sphincters remain slightly relaxed at all times.
d. The internal sphincter surrounds the external sphincter. - B
2. During an examination, the nurse observes a female patient's vestibule and expects to see the:
a.
Urethral meatus and vaginal orifice.
b.
Vaginal orifice and vestibular (Bartholin) glands.
c.
Urethral meatus and paraurethral (Skene) glands.
d.
Paraurethral (Skene) and vestibular (Bartholin) glands. - A
Which of these statements is true regarding the penis?
a. The urethral meatus is located on the ventral side of the penis.
b. The prepuce is the fold of foreskin covering the shaft of the penis.
c. The penis is made up of two cylindrical columns of erectile tissue.
d. The corpus spongiosum expands into a cone of erectile tissue called the glans. - D
The nurse is performing an examination of the anus and rectum. Which of these statements iscorrect and important to remember during this examination?
a. The rectum is approximately 8 cm long.
b. The anorectal junction cannot be palpated.
c. Above the anal canal, the rectum turns anteriorly.
d. No sensory nerves are in the anal canal or rectum. - B
3. During a speculum inspection of the vagina, the nurse would expect to see what at the end of the vaginal canal?
a.
Cervix
b.
Uterus
c.
Ovaries
d.
Fallopian tubes - A
4. The uterus is usually positioned tilting forward and superior to the bladder. This position is known as:
a.
Anteverted and anteflexed.
b.
Retroverted and anteflexed.
c.
Retroverted and retroflexed.
d.
Superiorverted and anteflexed. - A
The structure that secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid to enhance the viability of sperm is the:
a. Cowper gland.
b.Prostate gland.
c. Median sulcus.
d. Bulbourethral gland. - B
When performing a genital examination on a 25-year-old man, the nurse notices deeply pigmented, wrinkled scrotal skin with large sebaceous follicles. On the basis of this information, the nurse would:
a. Squeeze the glans to check for the presence of discharge.
b. Consider this finding as normal, and proceed with the examination.
c. Assess the testicles for the presence of masses or painless lumps.
d. Obtain a more detailed history, focusing on any scrotal abnormalities the patient has noticed. - B
Which statement concerning the testes is true?
a. The lymphatic vessels of the testes drain into the abdominal lymph nodes.
b. The vas deferens is located along the inferior portion of each testis.
c. The right testis is lower than the left because the right spermatic cord is longer.
d. The cremaster muscle contracts in response to cold and draws the testicles closer to the body. - D
A 46-year-old man requires an assessment of his sigmoid colon. Which instrument or technique is most appropriate for this examination?
a. Proctoscope
b. Ultrasound
c. Colonoscope
d. Rectal examination with an examining finger - C
A male patient with possible fertility problems asks the nurse where sperm is produced. The nurse knows that sperm production occurs in the:
a. Testes.
b. Prostate.
c. Epididymis.
d. Vas deferens. - A [Show Less]