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Which statement made by a patient who has been taught the technique of testicular self-examination indicates the need for further teaching?
- A. The testes feel smooth and egg-shaped.'
- B. The best time to perform TSE is after a shower.'
- C. I will examine my scrotum after every ejaculation.'
- D. The epididymis feels like a soft tube.'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: It is not recommended for a patient to perform a testicular self-examination after every ejaculation. Perform testicular self-examination after a bath or shower when the scrotum is warm and most relaxed. The testes should feel smooth and be firm to the touch. The epididymis feels like a soft tube.
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Which factor is an advantage of a vaginal hysterectomy over the abdominal hysterectomy?
- A. Less postoperative discomfort
- B. Reduced hospital stay
- C. Less expensive
- D. Better visualization of the intrapelvic area
- E. Faster recovery
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: The vaginal approach allows for less postoperative discomfort, a reduced hospital stay, is less expensive, and offers a faster recovery.
Which is the recommended age range for an annual option for a mammogram?
- A. 25 and 30 years
- B. 31 and 34 years
- C. 35 and 39 years
- D. 40 and 44 years
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The American Cancer Society recommends that mammograms be an annual option for women starting between ages 40 and 44 years. Annual mammography for women ages 45-54 is recommended.
The patient with a swollen scrotum is amazed that diagnosis of the condition of hydrocele is diagnosed in which simple way?
- A. placing the scrotum on a warm pad.
- B. shining light through scrotum.
- C. squatting and letting the scrotum hang dependently.
- D. packing the scrotum in ice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shining a flashlight from behind the scrotum and visualizing the testes surrounded by fluid is called transillumination. That process is the simple diagnostic test for hydrocele.
The young woman comes to the free clinic for the complaint of stomach cramps. During the examination, the nurse recommends that she be tested for chlamydia. The woman says 'I don't need any test...I don't have any symptoms for a sexual infection...I just came for irregular bleeding.' Which response is most informative?
- A. Well, if you get more symptoms come back for testing.'
- B. The health care provider may have to order medicine for syphilis and chlamydia. You probably have that too. You need to be tested today!'
- C. Testing is not mandatory...I probably wouldn't bother either since you have no symptoms.'
- D. The irregular bleeding may be part of a chlamydia infection.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chlamydia frequently displays no signs or symptoms in women. Some patients do have symptoms of vaginal pruritis, burning, dull pelvic pain, low-grade fever, vaginal discharge or irregular bleeding.
The nurse instructs a group of women who attend the health clinic that persons who are particularly at risk for cervical cancer are persons who have which risk factor?
- A. smoke.
- B. wear tampons.
- C. have been sexually active since their teens.
- D. have multiple sexual partners.
- E. had chickenpox as a child.
- F. have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STI).
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Women who have been sexually active since their teens, have multiple sexual partners, and have a history of STDs are more at risk for cancer of the cervix.