Author Question: Which of the following best describes the problem of cryptorchidism? a. there one testicle is ... (Read 20 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following best describes the problem of cryptorchidism?

a. there one testicle is greatly enlarged and hangs somewhat lower than the other testicle
b. there one, or in rare cases both, of the testes is twisted in the scrotal sac
c. a congenital anomaly in which one, or in rare cases both, of the testicles is absent
d. failure of one or both of the testes to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum

Question 2

Which of the following activities would be considered part of the engagement and active participation phase of home care nursing? Select all that apply.

a. review of the client's previous records
b. assessment of the safety of the general living environment
c. evaluation of the caretaker's ability to assume responsibility for the child
d. evaluation of electrical sources, including a backup electrical source if the client is ventilator-dependent

johnpizzaz · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D

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A Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not best defined there one testicle is greatly enlarged and hangs somewhat lower than the other testicle.
B Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not defined there one, or in rare cases both, of the testes is twisted in the scrotal sac.
C Incorrect. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is not defined as a congenital anomaly in which one, or in rare cases both, of the testicles is absent.
D Correct. Cryptorchidism or undescended testis (UDT) is defined as failure of one or both testes to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotum.

Answer to Question 2

C, D

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Correct During the engagement and active participation phase of home care nursing, the nurse will assess the safety of the living environment.
During the engagement and active participation phase of home care nursing, the nurse will assess electrical sources, including backup electrical sources for ventilator-dependent children.
Incorrect In the preinteraction phase, the nurse will review the client's previous records.
In the termination phase, the nurse will evaluate the caretaker's ability to assume responsibility for the child.