NURSING 220 /NURSING 220 QUIZ 5. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. LATEST 2020/21. Question 1
0 out of 10 points
A tender, painful swelling of the scrotum
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Selected Answer: A.
Acute epididymitis
Answers: A.
Acute epididymitis
B.
Strangulated inguinal hernia
C.
Torsion of the spermatic cord
D.
All of the above
Response
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A tender, painful swelling of the scrotum can be a medical emergency. All of
these conditions should be considered, as well as acute orchitis.
Chapter: 13
Page and Header: 526, Techniques of Examination
Question 2
10 out of 10 points
Which of the following is true regarding breast self-examination?
Selected
Answer:
D.
A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
Answers: A.
It is recommended unanimously by organizations making screening
recommendations.
B.
The undue fear caused by finding a mass justifies omitting instruction in
breast self-examination.
C.
It has been shown to reduce mortality from breast cancer.
D.
A high proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
Response
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Although self-examination has not been shown to reduce mortality and is not
recommended by all groups making screening recommendations, many choose
to teach women a systematic method in which to examine their breasts. A high
proportion of breast masses are detected by breast self-examination.
Chapter: 10
Page and Header: 419, Techniques of Examination
Question 3
10 out of 10 points
When should a woman conduct breast self-examination with respect to her menses?
Selected Answer: C.
Five to seven days following her menses
Answers: A.
During her menses
B.
Midcycle
C.
Five to seven days following her menses
D.
Immediately prior to menses
Response
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The breast examination should be conducted during the time with the least
estrogen stimulation of the breast tissue. This corresponds to five to seven
days following menses.
Chapter: 10
Page and Header: 408, The Health History
Question 4
10 out of 10 points
Which is true of prostate cancer?
Selected Answer: D.
Ethnicity is a risk factor.
Answers: A.
Family history does not appear to be a risk factor.
B.
It is commonly lethal.
C.
It is one of the less common forms of cancer.
D.
Ethnicity is a risk factor.
Response
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Although prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men,
biologic risk and mortality are only 3%. Lung and colon cancers are more
common causes of mortality. Genetics appear to account for 42% of cases in one
study. The rate of prostate cancer is almost double in African-American men, [Show Less]