MED-SURG FINAL - NUR 201 EXAM
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A +
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly likely report which symptom? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ difficulty starting flow of urine
A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The nurse should monitor the
patient's: - Correct Answer ✔✔ blood pressure - Hytrin can cause orthostatic
hypotension
A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation should the nurse increase
the flow rate of the CBI: - Correct Answer ✔✔ when the drainage becomes bright red
A patient is to receive belladonna and opium suppositories, pen, following a TURP. The
nurse should give the patient this drug when he demonstrates signs of: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ pain from bladder spasms
A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would be consistent with
transurethral resection syndrome? - Correct Answer ✔✔ bradycardia and confusion
If a patient's prostate enlargment is caused by malignancy, which of the following labs
would help determine whether metastasis has occurred? - Correct Answer ✔✔ serum
acid phosphatase
The most common screening intervention for detecting BPH in med over age 50 is an
annual: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Digital rectal exam
When caring for a patient following a radical prostatectomy with a perineal approach, an
appropriate nursing diagnosis for the nurse is, risk for infection r/t: - Correct Answer ✔✔
wound contamination
The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation implant. The nurse should
observe which principle? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Do not allow pregnant women into the
pt's room
Hormone therapy is prescribed for a patient with prostate cancer. The goal of this
treatment is to: - Correct Answer ✔✔ limit the amount of circulating androgens
What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient following a prostatectomy? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ avoid lifting objects heavier than 20lbs for at least 6 weeks
, Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? - Correct Answer ✔✔ -alopecia
The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular self-exam. The nurse tells the
patient - Correct Answer ✔✔ the best time for the exam is after a shower
Serum tumor markers that may be elevated with cancer of the testicles and used to
monitor response to therapy include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and
chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the description of phimosis? - Correct Answer ✔✔ inflammation of the prepuce
Which is the description of a varicocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ testicular vein dilation
what is the description for a hydrocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ scrotal lymphedema
A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly evaluated bc: - Correct Answer ✔✔
treatment of ED is based on the cause of the problem
The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that following the procedure -
Correct Answer ✔✔ an alternative form of contraception must be used for 6-8 weeks
A patient is being admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of urolithiasis and ureteral
colic. The nurse assesses the patient for pain that is - Correct Answer ✔✔ excruciating
wavelike, and radiating toward genitalia
which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis - Correct Answer ✔✔
acute/chronic pain
In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the S&S may include: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ edema, proteinuria, hematuria
Acute glomerulonephritis has which of the following causes: - Correct Answer ✔✔
immunologic basis
Daily fluid intake to prevent a bladder infection should include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2-3
liters of water a day
On assessment of the patient with a renal calculi passing down the ureter, the nurse
would expect the patient to report - Correct Answer ✔✔ severe, colicky back pain
radiating to the groin
following lithotripsy for treatment of renal calculi, the patient has a nsg dx of risk for infx
r/t introduction of bacteria following manipulation of the urinary tract. An appropriate nsg
intervention for the patient is: - Correct Answer ✔✔ encourage high fluid intake
QUESTIONS & UPDATED ANSWERS
PASSED ALREADY GRADED A +
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly likely report which symptom? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ difficulty starting flow of urine
A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The nurse should monitor the
patient's: - Correct Answer ✔✔ blood pressure - Hytrin can cause orthostatic
hypotension
A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation should the nurse increase
the flow rate of the CBI: - Correct Answer ✔✔ when the drainage becomes bright red
A patient is to receive belladonna and opium suppositories, pen, following a TURP. The
nurse should give the patient this drug when he demonstrates signs of: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ pain from bladder spasms
A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would be consistent with
transurethral resection syndrome? - Correct Answer ✔✔ bradycardia and confusion
If a patient's prostate enlargment is caused by malignancy, which of the following labs
would help determine whether metastasis has occurred? - Correct Answer ✔✔ serum
acid phosphatase
The most common screening intervention for detecting BPH in med over age 50 is an
annual: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Digital rectal exam
When caring for a patient following a radical prostatectomy with a perineal approach, an
appropriate nursing diagnosis for the nurse is, risk for infection r/t: - Correct Answer ✔✔
wound contamination
The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation implant. The nurse should
observe which principle? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Do not allow pregnant women into the
pt's room
Hormone therapy is prescribed for a patient with prostate cancer. The goal of this
treatment is to: - Correct Answer ✔✔ limit the amount of circulating androgens
What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient following a prostatectomy? -
Correct Answer ✔✔ avoid lifting objects heavier than 20lbs for at least 6 weeks
, Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? - Correct Answer ✔✔ -alopecia
The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular self-exam. The nurse tells the
patient - Correct Answer ✔✔ the best time for the exam is after a shower
Serum tumor markers that may be elevated with cancer of the testicles and used to
monitor response to therapy include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and
chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the description of phimosis? - Correct Answer ✔✔ inflammation of the prepuce
Which is the description of a varicocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ testicular vein dilation
what is the description for a hydrocele - Correct Answer ✔✔ scrotal lymphedema
A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly evaluated bc: - Correct Answer ✔✔
treatment of ED is based on the cause of the problem
The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that following the procedure -
Correct Answer ✔✔ an alternative form of contraception must be used for 6-8 weeks
A patient is being admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of urolithiasis and ureteral
colic. The nurse assesses the patient for pain that is - Correct Answer ✔✔ excruciating
wavelike, and radiating toward genitalia
which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis - Correct Answer ✔✔
acute/chronic pain
In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the S&S may include: - Correct
Answer ✔✔ edema, proteinuria, hematuria
Acute glomerulonephritis has which of the following causes: - Correct Answer ✔✔
immunologic basis
Daily fluid intake to prevent a bladder infection should include: - Correct Answer ✔✔ 2-3
liters of water a day
On assessment of the patient with a renal calculi passing down the ureter, the nurse
would expect the patient to report - Correct Answer ✔✔ severe, colicky back pain
radiating to the groin
following lithotripsy for treatment of renal calculi, the patient has a nsg dx of risk for infx
r/t introduction of bacteria following manipulation of the urinary tract. An appropriate nsg
intervention for the patient is: - Correct Answer ✔✔ encourage high fluid intake
