The nurse is performing a scrotal assessment on a male client. Which of the following findings of the scrotum should the nurse recognize as abnormal?

Asymmetry with one side hanging lower than the other

Marked tenderness on palpation

Easy sliding of scrotal contents when palpated

Presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Asymmetry of the scrotum is often normal; one side may hang lower than the other without indicating pathology.
B.   Marked tenderness on palpation could suggest inflammation or infection but doesn’t necessarily indicate abnormality in all cases.
C.   Easy sliding of scrotal contents is a normal finding; the testes should move easily within the scrotum.
D.   The presence of small, firm, non-tender, yellowish nodules could indicate an abnormal finding such as sebaceous cysts or other nodules that may require further evaluation.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Hepatomegaly refers to an enlarged liver.
B. Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation that occurs primarily in the bone marrow.
C. Osteogenesis is the process of bone formation.
D. Splenomegaly refers to an enlarged spleen.

A. Sigmoid B. Liver C. Appendix D. Gallbladder

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The sigmoid is a part of the large intestine located in the left lower quadrant, so tenderness in the right lower quadrant is unlikely to be related to the sigmoid.
B. The liver is situated higher in the abdomen, typically more towards the right upper quadrant, and its tenderness wouldn't manifest in the right lower quadrant.
C. Tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis, suggesting inflammation of the appendix.
D. The gallbladder is positioned closer to the liver, in the right upper quadrant, and wouldn't typically cause tenderness in the right lower quadrant.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

The nurse is performing a scrotal assessment on a male client. Which of the following findings of the scrotum should the nurse recognize as abnormal?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is educating a client about blood cell formation in the body. The nurse documents the education and refers to blood cell formation as?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

During an abdominal assessment, the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant. The nurse recognizes that this finding could indicate a problem with which organ?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The nurse is assessing a female client who reports painful menstruation. Which of the following should the nurse document in the client's record about painful menstruation?

A client states, "I can hear a crunching or grating sound when I kneel and have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning because of pain and stiffness." Which of the following should the nurse expect as an assessment finding?

The nurse suspects that a client has carpal tunnel syndrome and prepares to conduct the Phalen test. What instructions should the nurse give the client to perform the Phalen test?

An adolescent male is brought to the emergency department with complaints of excruciating pain in his left testicle. Which of the following should be the priority action by the nurse?

The nurse is performing a scrotal assessment on a male client. Which of the following findings of the scrotum should the nurse recognize as abnormal?

A client tells the nurse about being very unsteady and has difficulty in maintaining balance. The nurses recognize which area of the brain is involved and require further assessment.

The nurse is completing a neurological assessment on a client who suffered from a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the practitioner immediately?

The nurse is teaching a male client about the reproductive system. The nurse recognizes that which structure secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid to enhance the viability of sperm?