Men's Health

Question 1

A consequence of cryptorchidism is

Answer 1

infertility

Question 2

Which of the following tests is performed to distinguish testicular torsion from epididymitis

Answer 2

the Prehn sign

Question 3

Which of the following organisms is the most common of acute epididymitis in men who are younger than 35 years

Answer 3

N. Gonorrhea

Question 4

Testicular cancer would be more likely in a man who is

Answer 4

30 years old

Question 5

What is the term for the collection of peritoneal fluid in the tunica vaginalis

Answer 5

hydrocele

Question 6

The fascia layer of the male anatomy that the anterior two-thirds of the testicle is

Answer 6

the tunica vaginalis

Question 7

the most important prerequisite for penile erection are adequate arterial flow and

Answer 7

nitric oxide

Question 8

What is the function of the epididymis

Answer 8

to store and mature sperm

Question 9

the primary function of the epididymis is to

Answer 9

store and transport sperm cells

Question 10

the most common cause of epididymitis in sexually active men is

Answer 10

chlamydia infection

Question 11

Within what time frame should a patient with testicular torsion be treated

Answer 11

6-12 hours

Question 12

Which patient would the NP deem LEAST likely to develop BPH based on the stated comorbidities

Answer 12

a 65-year-old man with chronic renal insufficiency

Question 13

Alpha blockers are recommended in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia because they

Answer 13

relax the smooth muscle of the prostate

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT likely to be associated with the development of breast cancer in men

Answer 14

infertility

Question 15

Which of the following is an inadequate fixation of the lower pole of the testis to the tunica vaginalis that causes ischemia and reduced arterial flow

Answer 15

testicular torsion

Question 16

Which one of the following is NOT a cause of subacute epididymitis

Answer 16

urinary tract infection

Question 17

The assessment that is performed to determine a varicocele is the

Answer 17

Valsalva maneuver

Question 18

A noncommunicating hydrocele is NOT caused by

Answer 18

genetics

Question 19

The most likely cause of epididymitis in men younger that 35 years is

Answer 19

chlamydia trachomatis

Question 20

A 10-year-old boy reports sudden onset of left testicular pain and the NP suspects torsion of the

Answer 20

appendix testis

Question 21

Prostate gland enlargement that narrows the urethral lumen and leads to increased prostatic smooth muscle tone is

Answer 21

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 22

Which men’s health disorder leads to irreversible damage if it is not treated immediately

Answer 22

testicular torsion

Question 23

A condition characterized by constriction of the opening in the foreskin and inability to retract it over the glans penis is

Answer 23

phimosis

Question 24

Hydrocele is

Answer 24

swelling in the scrotum

Question 25

A collection of abnormally large, dilated veins in the scrotum is

Answer 25

varicocele

Question 26

When performing a testicular exam, the NP assesses for Prehn sign and the patient reports scrotal relief. What does a positive Prehn's sign suggest

Answer 26

epididymitis

Question 27

In which condition is the cremasteric reflex absent

Answer 27

testicular torsion

Question 28

Which condition involves entry of microorganisms into the prostate gland via the urethra

Answer 28

prostatitis

Question 29

Gynecomastia is caused by

Answer 29

estrogen-androgen imbalance

Question 30

Which hormone is responsible for the cremasteric reflex ?

Answer 30

androgen

Question 31

Priapism is caused by

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impaired blood flow in the corpora cavernosa

Question 32

When assessing a man for hypogonadism, it is important to check

Answer 32

testosterone level

Question 33

Which one of the following conditions occur when a testicle rotates on the long axis in the tunica vaginitis

Answer 33

testicular torsion

Question 34

The structure that aids in the storage and transport of sperm cells and facilitates maturation of sperm is the

Answer 34

epididymis

Question 35

Phimosis refers to

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a tightening of the foreskin that prevents retraction over the glans

Question 36

A congenital abnormality in which the urethral opening is located ventrally is

Answer 36

hypospadias

Question 37

An accumulation of blood in the tunica vaginalis that causes discoloration of scrotal skin is called

Answer 37

hematocele

Question 38

The cremasteric reflex assesses for a 6-month-old patient for

Answer 38

retractile testicles

Question 39

The gonad that is responsible for production of sperm and androgens is the

Answer 39

testicle

Question 40

In a young boy, an exaggerated cremasteric reflex may lead to the misdianosis of

Answer 40

cryptorchidism

Question 41

Which of the following statement describes the pathology of priapism

Answer 41

it results from a failure of venous outflow from the penis

Question 42

Which of the following conditions is considered a medical emergency

Answer 42

priapism

Question 43

A 40-year-old man presents with untreated genitourinary gonococcal infection. It has been 2 months since the onset of symptoms, and the disease is now severe. At this point he may have developed ...

Answer 43

phimosis

Question 44

A man presents with complaints of pain isolated to the left testicle. The NP suspects testicular torsion. Which of the following questions is most important ?

Answer 44

How long ago did the symptoms start

Question 45

The most common pathogen responsible for epididymitis in men younger than age 35 years is

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chlamydia trachomatis

Question 46

The function of the vas deferens is to

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transport sperm from the epididymitis to the ejaculatory ducts

Question 47

The NP assesses a 7-week-old boy and determines that the testicles have not passed down into the scrotal sac. This condition is called

Answer 47

cryptorchidism

Question 48

Inflammation of the testicles caused by the movement of bacterial pathogens from the urethra or prostate is

Answer 48

epididymitis

Question 49

Which congenital disorder of the penis results from embryologic defects in the development of the urethral groove and penile urethra

Answer 49

hypospadias

Question 50

Presence of which of the following hormones is crucial in achieving an erection

Answer 50

nitric oxide

Question 51

Epididymitis with orchitis is commonly related to

Answer 51

genitourinary tract infections

Question 52

During examination of a 3-month-old child, transillumination identifies in the scrotal sac. The NP diagnoses

Answer 52

hydrocele

Question 53

A comorbidity that may accompany a communicating hydrocele is

Answer 53

inguinal hernia

Question 54

Inflammation of the foreskin and glans is called

Answer 54

balanoposthitis

Question 55

An elongated, cordlike structure on the posterior border of the testes that is responsible for the storage, transport, and maturation of sperm is the

Answer 55

epididymis