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Testicular Disorders: Testicular torsion, Varicocele, Testicular cancer
Testicular Disorders: Testicular torsion, Varicocele, Testicular cancer ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the pathophysiology of testicular torsion?
Testicular torsion is not caused by faulty valves or enlarged veins within the scrotum. It involves the twisting of the spermatic cord, which leads to compromised blood flow to the testicle.
Testicular torsion is not related to gene mutations like the KIT gene or cancerous growth in the testicles. It is a separate condition with a different pathophysiology.
This is the correct statement. Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord twists, leading to the compromised blood flow to the affected testicle. This can result in severe pain and potential tissue damage if not promptly treated.
Abnormal attachment of the testicle within the scrotum is not the primary cause of testicular torsion. The twisting of the spermatic cord is the key factor in this condition.
Choice A rationale:
Testicular torsion is not caused by faulty valves or enlarged veins within the scrotum.
It involves the twisting of the spermatic cord, which leads to compromised blood flow to the testicle.
Choice B rationale:
Testicular torsion is not related to gene mutations like the KIT gene or cancerous growth in the testicles.
It is a separate condition with a different pathophysiology.
Choice C rationale:
This is the correct statement.
Testicular torsion occurs when the spermatic cord twists, leading to the compromised blood flow to the affected testicle.
This can result in severe pain and potential tissue damage if not promptly treated.
Choice D rationale:
Abnormal attachment of the testicle within the scrotum is not the primary cause of testicular torsion.
The twisting of the spermatic cord is the key factor in this condition.