NR511 Final Exam Test Bank Latest Update 2026 |
Comprehensive Prep
1. Diverticulitis is often asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, what is the
patient's most common complaint?
Upper right quadrant pain with nausea
Lower left quadrant pain, diarrhea or constipation distention
Lower right quadrant pain, with rebound tenderness
Mid epigastric pain with radiation to flank
2. Megaloblastic anemia is caused by deficiency in either
thiamin or vitamin B6.
folate or vitamin B12.
thiamin or vitamin B12.
folate or iron.
3. Describe how chronic bacterial prostatitis can affect a patient's quality of life.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis only affects sexual function without other
symptoms.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis primarily causes digestive problems
without affecting quality of life.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis has no significant impact on a patient's
daily activities.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis can lead to persistent pelvic pain and
urinary issues, impacting daily activities and emotional well-being.
,4. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm a C. difficile infection?
Endoscopy
Stool culture for bacteria
Blood culture
Enzyme immunoassays for toxins
5. What is the medical term for the condition where the foreskin cannot be
retracted over the glans penis?
Hypospadias
Balanitis
Paraphimosis
Phimosis
6. If a 10-year-old boy presents with phimosis and recurrent urinary tract
infections, what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Monitor the condition without intervention.
Refer to a gastroenterologist for further assessment.
Refer to a urologist for evaluation and treatment.
Prescribe topical steroids for phimosis.
7. Describe how glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
affects red blood cells.
G6PD deficiency causes red blood cells to become larger and less
effective.
G6PD deficiency leads to increased susceptibility of red blood cells
to oxidative stress, resulting in their premature destruction.
, G6PD deficiency increases the production of red blood cells.
G6PD deficiency has no effect on red blood cells.
8. What part of the body does ulcerative colitis primarily affect?
The colon
The small intestine
The liver
The stomach
9. If a patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) reports increased
nighttime urination, what management strategy might be recommended?
Increasing caffeine consumption
Prescribing antibiotics
Limiting fluid intake before bedtime
Encouraging more fluid intake during the day
10. Describe the significance of a thorough work-up in diagnosing urinary
incontinence.
A thorough work-up is not needed if symptoms are mild.
A thorough work-up is essential to identify the underlying causes
and determine the appropriate treatment for urinary incontinence.
A thorough work-up is only necessary for severe cases of urinary
incontinence.
A thorough work-up focuses solely on surgical options for treatment.
, 11. What lifestyle modification should a nurse advise a patient with BPH to help
manage symptoms?
High-protein diet
Restricting fluid intake in the evening
Increase caffeine intake
Regular vigorous exercise
12. Mindy, age 6, was recently discharged from the hospital after a sickle cell
crisis. You are teaching her parents to be alert to the manifestations of
splenic sequestration and tell them to be alert to:
Abdominal pain and vomiting.
Vomiting and diarrhea.
Abdominal pain, pallor, and tachycardia.
Decreased mental acuity.
13. Common symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include which of the
following?
Bone pain
Pallor
Hepatosplenomegaly
All of the above
14. What is a common treatment option for diverticulitis?
Chemotherapy
Surgery
Comprehensive Prep
1. Diverticulitis is often asymptomatic, but when symptoms do occur, what is the
patient's most common complaint?
Upper right quadrant pain with nausea
Lower left quadrant pain, diarrhea or constipation distention
Lower right quadrant pain, with rebound tenderness
Mid epigastric pain with radiation to flank
2. Megaloblastic anemia is caused by deficiency in either
thiamin or vitamin B6.
folate or vitamin B12.
thiamin or vitamin B12.
folate or iron.
3. Describe how chronic bacterial prostatitis can affect a patient's quality of life.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis only affects sexual function without other
symptoms.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis primarily causes digestive problems
without affecting quality of life.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis has no significant impact on a patient's
daily activities.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis can lead to persistent pelvic pain and
urinary issues, impacting daily activities and emotional well-being.
,4. Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm a C. difficile infection?
Endoscopy
Stool culture for bacteria
Blood culture
Enzyme immunoassays for toxins
5. What is the medical term for the condition where the foreskin cannot be
retracted over the glans penis?
Hypospadias
Balanitis
Paraphimosis
Phimosis
6. If a 10-year-old boy presents with phimosis and recurrent urinary tract
infections, what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Monitor the condition without intervention.
Refer to a gastroenterologist for further assessment.
Refer to a urologist for evaluation and treatment.
Prescribe topical steroids for phimosis.
7. Describe how glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
affects red blood cells.
G6PD deficiency causes red blood cells to become larger and less
effective.
G6PD deficiency leads to increased susceptibility of red blood cells
to oxidative stress, resulting in their premature destruction.
, G6PD deficiency increases the production of red blood cells.
G6PD deficiency has no effect on red blood cells.
8. What part of the body does ulcerative colitis primarily affect?
The colon
The small intestine
The liver
The stomach
9. If a patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) reports increased
nighttime urination, what management strategy might be recommended?
Increasing caffeine consumption
Prescribing antibiotics
Limiting fluid intake before bedtime
Encouraging more fluid intake during the day
10. Describe the significance of a thorough work-up in diagnosing urinary
incontinence.
A thorough work-up is not needed if symptoms are mild.
A thorough work-up is essential to identify the underlying causes
and determine the appropriate treatment for urinary incontinence.
A thorough work-up is only necessary for severe cases of urinary
incontinence.
A thorough work-up focuses solely on surgical options for treatment.
, 11. What lifestyle modification should a nurse advise a patient with BPH to help
manage symptoms?
High-protein diet
Restricting fluid intake in the evening
Increase caffeine intake
Regular vigorous exercise
12. Mindy, age 6, was recently discharged from the hospital after a sickle cell
crisis. You are teaching her parents to be alert to the manifestations of
splenic sequestration and tell them to be alert to:
Abdominal pain and vomiting.
Vomiting and diarrhea.
Abdominal pain, pallor, and tachycardia.
Decreased mental acuity.
13. Common symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia include which of the
following?
Bone pain
Pallor
Hepatosplenomegaly
All of the above
14. What is a common treatment option for diverticulitis?
Chemotherapy
Surgery
