Nur 203 Final Exam Study Guide with
Questions and Correct Answers
List the structures of the male genitalia. ✅bladder, seminal vesicle, prostate,
bulbourethral gland, scrotum, foreskin, urethra, gland, corona, corpus spongiosum,
corpus cavernosum, penis, frenulum,
Describe the function of the cremaster muscle. ✅Can pull the scrotum closer to the
body for testis warmth or further away from the hot body for cooling
Identify the structures that provide transport of sperm. ✅epididymis, vas deferens,
spermatic cord, seminal vesicles, urethra, penis
Relate the significance of the inguinal canal and the femoral canal. ✅potential sites for
hernia
Identify pertinent health history questions related to the male genitalia. ✅Frequency,
urgency, and nocturia
Dysuria
Hesitancy and straining
Urine color
Past genitourinary history
Penis
---Pain
---Lesion
---Discharge
Scrotum
---Lump
---Self-care behaviors
Sexual activity and contraceptive use
STD contact
Explain an assessment of the male genitalia. ✅Inspect and palpate the penis
---Compress the glans
---Palpate the shaft
Inspect and palpate the scrotum
---Rugae
---Testicles
---Spermatic cord
Inspect and palpate for hernia
Palpate inguinal lymph nodes
Teach self-exam
, Describe developmental considerations related to the assessment of the male genitalia
✅Infancy
---Testes descend
---Optional circumcision
Adolescence
---Puberty
Adults
---Decreased sperm production
Aging Adults
---Physiologic changes
Discuss the importance of teaching testicular self-examination. ✅Screen for testicular
cancer
T-timing, once a month
S-shower
E-examine for changes
Summarize the anatomy of the anus and rectum. ✅Sigmoid colon, rectosigmoid
junction, rectum, valves of Houston, peritoneum, rectal ampulla, levator ani muscle,
anorectal junction, internal sphincter, external sphincter, intersphincteric groove, anal
column, anal valve, anal crypt, anal canal, prostate
Describe the prostate gland. ✅-Bilobed, heart shaped gland
-surrounds the bladder and extra ducts
-Lies in front of the anterior wall of the rectum, 2cm behind symphysis pubis
Outline the structures that can be examined via the rectum. ✅prostate gland, rectum
Identify pertinent health history questions related to the anus, rectum, and prostate.
✅Usual bowel routine
Change in bowel habits
Rectal bleeding, blood in the stool
Medications
---Laxatives
---Stool softeners
---Iron
Rectal conditions
---Pruritus
---Hemorrhoids
---Fissure
---Fistula
Family history
Self-care behaviors
---High fiber diet
---Most recent exam
