Author Question: An analysis of a patient's sperm shows the sperm are not developing motility. Which body structure ... (Read 133 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

An analysis of a patient's sperm shows the sperm are not developing motility. Which body structure should the nurse suspect is not functioning at the optimal level in this patient?

1. prostate
2. epididymis
3. scrotum
4. penis

Question 2

A male patient's PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is elevated. The nurse realizes that this patient will probably need which diagnostic test to accurately diagnose the presence or absence of cancer?

1. abdominal x-ray
2. biopsy
3. CT scan
4. small bowel examination

janeli · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The epididymis is the final area for the storage and maturation of sperm. The prostate, scrotum, and penis do not play a role in the development of motility of the sperm.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Prostate cancer is diagnosed and monitored by measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The prostate may be examined by a prostate biopsy to accurately diagnose cancer. A CT scan, small bowel examination, or abdominal x-ray would not definitively diagnose the presence of prostate cancer.