The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:

Vertebral column

Intervertebral disks

Vertebral foramen

Nucleus pulposus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The vertebral column refers to the series of vertebrae forming the backbone, not specifically the shock absorbers.
B.   Intervertebral disks are the fibrocartilage pads between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing movement and cushioning the spine.
C.   The vertebral foramen is the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.
D.   The nucleus pulposus is the gel-like inner core of the intervertebral disk, contributing to its flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The Cowper gland, also known as the bulbourethral gland, secretes a thin, milky alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
B. The prostate gland secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm, contributing to semen volume.
C. The bulbourethral gland (Cowper gland) is responsible for producing the thin, alkaline fluid that neutralizes the urethra and enhances sperm viability.
D. The median sulcus refers to a groove or depression on the surface of an organ and is not associated with secretion in the reproductive system.

A. "It would be very unusual for a man your age to have cancer of the prostate." B. “We will treat you with chemotherapy so we can control the cancer." C. "The swelling in your prostate is only temporary and will go away." D. "The enlargement of your prostate is caused by hormonal changes, and not cancer."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While prostate cancer risk increases with age, it's not rare for a 60-year-old man to have prostate cancer. This response might provide false reassurance.
B. Chemotherapy is not typically the primary treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and doesn’t relate to the concerns raised by the client.
C. BPH is a chronic condition characterized by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, not temporary swelling that goes away.
D. BPH is commonly caused by hormonal changes and does not predispose a person to prostate cancer. It's important to differentiate between BPH and prostate cancer.

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is D

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