Excelsior Test Reproductive Health questions with
correct answers
An RN is evaluating a patient who is experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Which information is of primary importance to the RN's evaluation?
Correct Answer-The patient was recently diagnosed with hypertension
and is taking metoprolol (Lopressor).
Erectile dysfunction is a side effect of... which kind of drug? Correct
Answer-anti-hypertensive agents like; metoprolol.
An RN is discussing barrier methods of contraception with a patient.
The RN explains that one of the barrier methods may remain in place for
up to 48 hours. If coitus is repeated, additional spermicidal gel should be
added with an applicator. Which barrier method is being described by
the RN? Correct Answer-The cervical cap may remain in place for up to
48 hours. Application of a spermicide is recommended for each act of
intercourse when using a cervical cap.
A vaginal sponge has spermicide built in that is activated by moistening
the sponge with water before use. The sponge can be left in place for
how long? Correct Answer-24 hours which allows for multiple acts of
intercourse.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Which assessment data should an RN expect the patient to report?
Correct Answer-Small urinary stream and difficulty urinating
,Hypertrophy of the prostate lobes obstructs the vesicle neck or prostatic
urethra and causes ...? Correct Answer-Incomplete emptying of the
bladder and urinary retention.
The RN is discussing sexuality and sexual issues with an adolescent.
Which comment made by the RN would encourage further discussion?
Correct Answer-"Often people your age have a lot of questions about
sexuality. What kinds of questions do you have?" Broad, open ended
questions.
An RN is teaching a patient who is scheduled for a varicocelectomy.
What is an expected patient outcome following a varicocelectomy?
Correct Answer-Increased fertility
Abnormal dilatation of the veins from the testes and the epididymus of
the spermatic cord has been associated with ? Correct Answer-Infertility.
Removal of varicocele may increase fertility.
Varicocele Correct Answer-a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic
cord
An RN is explaining osteoporosis prevention to a 50-year-old patient.
Which statement indicates the patient understands the preventive
measures for osteoporosis? Correct Answer-Alcohol reduces
gastrointestinal absorption of calcium, and should be limited to one
drink a day.
, A patient states this is her third pregnancy and that she has delivered two
pre-term infants, one of whom died at 3 months. If the RN is using the
gravida/para (TPAL) system, how should the patient be classified?
Correct Answer-gravida 3 para 0201
In the gravida/para (TPAL) system, the gravida number refers to the
number of the pregnancy. What does TPAL stand for? Correct Answer-
In the TPAL system, T stands for the number of term infants born. The P
stands for the number of preterm infants born. The A stands for abortion,
either spontaneous or therapeutic. The L stands for currently living
children.
A 65-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with Gardnerella
vaginalis asks the RN, "How did this happen?" Which normal age-
related change places older adult women at increased risk of developing
Gardnerella? Correct Answer-Menopausal women are predisposed to
bacterial infections because the vaginal pH rises, creating a medium for
bacterial growth.
In evaluating the health histories of patients during preconception
counseling, the RN should know that which health history would require
that the patient be referred to a nutrition counselor? Correct Answer-A
patient with phenylketonuria
What is phenylketonuria? Correct Answer-PKU, A birth defect that
causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
correct answers
An RN is evaluating a patient who is experiencing erectile dysfunction.
Which information is of primary importance to the RN's evaluation?
Correct Answer-The patient was recently diagnosed with hypertension
and is taking metoprolol (Lopressor).
Erectile dysfunction is a side effect of... which kind of drug? Correct
Answer-anti-hypertensive agents like; metoprolol.
An RN is discussing barrier methods of contraception with a patient.
The RN explains that one of the barrier methods may remain in place for
up to 48 hours. If coitus is repeated, additional spermicidal gel should be
added with an applicator. Which barrier method is being described by
the RN? Correct Answer-The cervical cap may remain in place for up to
48 hours. Application of a spermicide is recommended for each act of
intercourse when using a cervical cap.
A vaginal sponge has spermicide built in that is activated by moistening
the sponge with water before use. The sponge can be left in place for
how long? Correct Answer-24 hours which allows for multiple acts of
intercourse.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Which assessment data should an RN expect the patient to report?
Correct Answer-Small urinary stream and difficulty urinating
,Hypertrophy of the prostate lobes obstructs the vesicle neck or prostatic
urethra and causes ...? Correct Answer-Incomplete emptying of the
bladder and urinary retention.
The RN is discussing sexuality and sexual issues with an adolescent.
Which comment made by the RN would encourage further discussion?
Correct Answer-"Often people your age have a lot of questions about
sexuality. What kinds of questions do you have?" Broad, open ended
questions.
An RN is teaching a patient who is scheduled for a varicocelectomy.
What is an expected patient outcome following a varicocelectomy?
Correct Answer-Increased fertility
Abnormal dilatation of the veins from the testes and the epididymus of
the spermatic cord has been associated with ? Correct Answer-Infertility.
Removal of varicocele may increase fertility.
Varicocele Correct Answer-a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic
cord
An RN is explaining osteoporosis prevention to a 50-year-old patient.
Which statement indicates the patient understands the preventive
measures for osteoporosis? Correct Answer-Alcohol reduces
gastrointestinal absorption of calcium, and should be limited to one
drink a day.
, A patient states this is her third pregnancy and that she has delivered two
pre-term infants, one of whom died at 3 months. If the RN is using the
gravida/para (TPAL) system, how should the patient be classified?
Correct Answer-gravida 3 para 0201
In the gravida/para (TPAL) system, the gravida number refers to the
number of the pregnancy. What does TPAL stand for? Correct Answer-
In the TPAL system, T stands for the number of term infants born. The P
stands for the number of preterm infants born. The A stands for abortion,
either spontaneous or therapeutic. The L stands for currently living
children.
A 65-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with Gardnerella
vaginalis asks the RN, "How did this happen?" Which normal age-
related change places older adult women at increased risk of developing
Gardnerella? Correct Answer-Menopausal women are predisposed to
bacterial infections because the vaginal pH rises, creating a medium for
bacterial growth.
In evaluating the health histories of patients during preconception
counseling, the RN should know that which health history would require
that the patient be referred to a nutrition counselor? Correct Answer-A
patient with phenylketonuria
What is phenylketonuria? Correct Answer-PKU, A birth defect that
causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
