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NURS 6531 Final Exam Study Guide. _Walden University 1.) Hydrocele (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all I got) Definition: an accumulation of fluid within the tuni... ca vaginalis surrounding the testicle; it may also result from a patent processus vaginalis Differential Diagnoses: Epididymitis, Testicular torsion, epididymal cyst Review questions: 1. A patient who has had a swollen, nontender scrotum for one week is found to have a mass within the tunica vaginalis that transilluminates readily. The family nurse practitioner suspects: 2.) Chronic Kidney failure: (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all I got) Definition: The absence of kidney function. Kidney failure is also known as End Stage Kidney Disease. It is characterized by anuria and the need for renal replacement therapy or kidney transplant. 3.) Acute tubular necrosis (member did not use template, no review questions received-this is all I got) Definition: reversible or irreversible type of renal failure caused by ischemic or toxic injury to renal tubular epithelial cells. 4. Indirect inguinal hernia Definition: Indirect inguinal hernia – Indirect inguinal hernia is caused by a birth defect in the abdominal wall that is present at birth. 2. The most common type of hernia is a(n): A. indirect inguinal hernia. ** B. direct inguinal hernia. C. femoral hernia. D. umbilical hernia. . Max, age 70, is obese. He is complaining of a bulge in his groin that has been there for months. He states that it is not painful, but it is annoying. You note that the origin of swelling is above the inguinal ligament directly behind and through the external ring. You diagnose this as a(n): 5. Orchitis Definition: Orchitis is a systemic, blood-borne infection that results in an acute inflammation of one or both testicles. A 35 year old sexually active man presents with a 1 week history of fever and pain over the left scrotum. It is accompanied by frequency and dysuria. The scrotum is edematous and tender to touch. He denies flank pain, nausea, and vomiting. He reports that eh pain is lessend when he uses scrotal-support briefs. The urinalysis shows 2 + blood and a large number of leukocytes. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acute urinary tract infection B. Acute pyelonephritis C. Acute orthitis D. Acute epididymitis ** Orchitis is caused by which of the following? A. Mumps virus ** B. Measles virus C. Chlamydia trachomatis D. Chronic urinary tract infections that are not treated adequately A 10 year old boy complains of sudden onset of scrotal pain upon awakening that morning. He is also complaining of severe nausea and vomiting. During the physical examination, the nurse practitioner finds a tender, warm, and swollen left scrotum. The cremastic reflex is negative and the urine dipstick is negative for leukocytes, nitrites, and blood. The most likely diagnosis is: A. Acute epididymitis B. Severe salmonella infection C. Testicular torsion ** D. Acute orchitis 3. In providing primary care for a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you consider that all of the following are likely to be reported except: A. agoraphobia. B. feeling of detachment. C. hyperarousal. D. poor recall of the precipitating event. ** Review questions: 1. Morrison exhibits extrapyramidal side effects of antipsychotic medications. Which of the following symptoms would lead you to look for another diagnosis? A. Akathisia B. Dystonia C. Parkinsonism D. Hallucinations [Show More]

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