When Doing the First Assessment of a Male Newborn, the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

When doing the first assessment of a male newborn, the nurse notes that the scrotum is large, edematous, and pendulous. This should be interpreted as a(n) :

• A) normal finding.
• B) hydrocele.
• C) absence of testes.
• D) inguinal hernia.

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Definitions:

Straight Catheterization

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a straight, non-indwelling catheter into the bladder to drain urine, typically performed intermittently.

Midstream Specimen

A urine sample collected during the middle portion of urination, used for diagnostic testing to reduce contamination.

Overflow Urinary Incontinence

A form of urinary incontinence where the bladder is unable to empty completely, leading to overflow and leakage of urine.

Urethral Obstruction

A blockage in the urethra that impedes the flow of urine out of the body, which can cause urinary retention and potentially harm the kidneys.