You Palpate a Soft, Slightly Tender Mass in the Right

question 21

Multiple Choice

You palpate a soft, slightly tender mass in the right scrotum of an adult male. You attempt to reduce the size of the mass, and there is no change in the mass size. Your next assessment maneuver is to:

• A) use two fingers to attempt to reduce the mass.
• B) palpate the left scrotum simultaneously.
• C) lift the right testicle and then compare pain level.
• D) transilluminate the mass.

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Definitions:

Indifferent

A state where an individual or group has no preference or difference in satisfaction among options, showing no bias or partiality towards any choice.

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain.

Fixed Costs

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Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product or service exceeds variable costs, indicating how much it contributes to covering fixed costs.