NUR 155 Exam Questions And Correct Verified Answers New
Updated Version 2026
A 16-year-old sexually active female patient with a history of B
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) presents to the emergency
room with complaints of sudden right-sided lower abdominal
pain and gastrointestinal distress. She cannot recall the date of
her last menstrual period, but states she knows that she's
"late." Her exam demonstrates a unilateral, right adnexal mass.
The nurse knows that this patient likely has which of these
prenatal complications?*
0/1
A. gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
B. spontaneous abortion
C. ectopic pregnancy
D. premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
A 19-year-old male being tested for multiple allergies develops
localized redness and swelling in reaction to a patch skin test.
Which intervention by the nurse would have the highest
priority?
1 point
a) Notify the primary care provider
b) Apply a topical anti-inflammatory cream
c) Remove the patch and extract from the skin
d) Administer oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
,A 24-year-old female client comes to an ambulatory care B
clinic in moderate distress with a porobable diagnosis of acute The classic symptoms of cystitis are severe burning on urination, urgency, and frequent
cystitis. When obtaining the client's history, the nurse should ask urination. Systemic symptoms, such as fever and nausea and vomiting,are more likely to
the client if she has had:*1/1 accompany pyelonephritis than cystitis. Hematuria may occur,but it is not as common as
frequency and burning.
A. Fever and chills.
B. Frequency and burning on urination.
C. Flank pain and nausea.
D. Hematuria.
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute
leukemia. Which of the following would the nurse inquire
about as a part of the assessment? *
1/1
A. The client collects stamps as a hobby.
B. The client recently lost his job as a postal worker.
C. The client had radiation for treatment of Hodgkin's
disease as a teenager.
D.The client's brother had leukemia as a child.
A 33-yr-old patient has recently been diagnosed with D
stage II cervical cancer. Which statement by the nurse
best explains the diagnosis? *
1/1
a. "The cancer is found at the point of origin only."
b. "Tumor cells have been identified in the cervical
region."
c. "The cancer has been identified in the cervix and the liver."
d. "Your cancer was identified in the cervix and has
limited local spread."
A 51-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical
exam at the outpatient clinic. The nurse will plan to teach the patient
about the purpose of *
1/1
a. urinalysis collection.
b. uroflowmetry studies.
c. prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.
d. transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS).
,A 54-year-old patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks B
the nurse what "type 2" means. What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?*
1/1
a. "With type 2 diabetes, the body of the pancreas becomes
inflamed."
b. "With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased,and
insulin resistance is increased."
c. "With type 2 diabetes, the patient is totally dependent on an
outside source of insulin."
A 64-year-old hasa perineal radical prostatectomy for prostatic C
cancer. In the immediate postoperative period,the nurse
establishes the nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to *
1/1
a. urinary stasis.
b. urinary incontinence.
c. possible fecal contamination of the surgical wound.
d. placement of a suprapubic catheter into the bladder.
A 68-year-old woman is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia due to B
acute lymphocytic leukemia.She is admitted to the hospital for
treatment. The nurse should assign the patient:*
1/1
A. To a private room so she will not infect other patients and
healthcare workers
B. To a private room so she will not be infected by other patients
and healthcare workers
C. To a semiprivate room so she will have stimulation
during her hospitalization
D. To a semiprivate room so she will have the opportunity to express
her feelings about her illness"
The 80 yr. male client is diagnosed with prostate cancer.Which C
treatment would the nurse discuss with him? *
1/1
a. Radiation therapy every day for 4 weeks.
b. Radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection.
c.Diethylstilbestrol (DES), an estrogen, daily.
d. Penile implants to maintain sexual functioning.
After an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the nurse should anticipate B
incorporating which of the following measures After an IVP, the nurse should encourage fluids to decrease the risk of renal
into the client's plan of care?* complications caused by the contrast agent. There is no need to place the client on bed rest or
1/1 administer a laxative. An IVP would not cause hematuria.
A. Maintaining bed rest.
B. Encouraging adequate fluid intake.
C. Assessing for hematuria.
D. Administering a laxative.
, After teaching a client who is recovering from a colon BCD
resection,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.
Which statements by the client indicate a correct
understanding of the teaching? (SATA)(3)*
1/1
a. I must change the ostomy appliance daily and as
needed.
b. I will use warm water and a soft washcloth to clean
around the stoma.
c. I might start bicycling and swimming again once my
incision has healed.
d. Cutting the flange will help it fit snugly around the stoma
to avoid skin breakdown.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim), 200 mg/ day, is prescribed for the client B
with renal calculi to take at home. The nurse should teach the Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is used to treat renal calculi composed of uric acid.Adverse effects
client about which of the following adverse effects of this of allopurinol include drowsiness, maculopapular rash, anemia,abdominal pain, nausea,
medication?* vomiting, and bone marrow depression. Clients should be instructed to report rashes and
1/1 unusual bleeding or bruising. Retinopathy,
A. Retinopathy. nasal congestion, and dizziness are not adverse effects of allopurinol.
B. Maculopapular rash.
C. Nasal congestion.
D. Dizziness.
Because a client's renal stone was found to be composed of uric A Because a high-purine diet contributes to the formation of uric acid, a low-purine diet is
acid, a low-purine, alkaline-ash diet was ordered.Incorporation of advocated. An alkaline-ash diet is also advocated because uric acid crystals are more likely
which of the following food items into the home diet would to develop in acid urine. Foods that may be eaten as desired in a low-purine diet include
indicate that the client understands the necessary diet milk, all fruits, tomatoes, cereals, and corn.
modifications?* Foods allowed on an alkaline-ash diet include milk, fruits (except cranberries,plums, and
1/1 prunes), andm vegetables (especially legumes and green vegetables).Gravy, chicken, and
A. Milk, apples, tomatoes, and corn.B. Eggs, liver are high in purine.
spinach, dried peas, and gravy.
C. Salmon, chicken, caviar, and asparagus.
D. Grapes, corn, cereals, and liver.
Chemotherapy is one of the therapeutic modalitiesfor cancer. D
This treatment is contraindicated to which of thefollowing
conditions?*
1/1
a. Recent surgery
b. Pregnancy
c. Bone marrow depression
d. All of the above
Updated Version 2026
A 16-year-old sexually active female patient with a history of B
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) presents to the emergency
room with complaints of sudden right-sided lower abdominal
pain and gastrointestinal distress. She cannot recall the date of
her last menstrual period, but states she knows that she's
"late." Her exam demonstrates a unilateral, right adnexal mass.
The nurse knows that this patient likely has which of these
prenatal complications?*
0/1
A. gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
B. spontaneous abortion
C. ectopic pregnancy
D. premature rupture of membranes (PROM)
A 19-year-old male being tested for multiple allergies develops
localized redness and swelling in reaction to a patch skin test.
Which intervention by the nurse would have the highest
priority?
1 point
a) Notify the primary care provider
b) Apply a topical anti-inflammatory cream
c) Remove the patch and extract from the skin
d) Administer oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
,A 24-year-old female client comes to an ambulatory care B
clinic in moderate distress with a porobable diagnosis of acute The classic symptoms of cystitis are severe burning on urination, urgency, and frequent
cystitis. When obtaining the client's history, the nurse should ask urination. Systemic symptoms, such as fever and nausea and vomiting,are more likely to
the client if she has had:*1/1 accompany pyelonephritis than cystitis. Hematuria may occur,but it is not as common as
frequency and burning.
A. Fever and chills.
B. Frequency and burning on urination.
C. Flank pain and nausea.
D. Hematuria.
A 33-year-old male is being evaluated for possible acute
leukemia. Which of the following would the nurse inquire
about as a part of the assessment? *
1/1
A. The client collects stamps as a hobby.
B. The client recently lost his job as a postal worker.
C. The client had radiation for treatment of Hodgkin's
disease as a teenager.
D.The client's brother had leukemia as a child.
A 33-yr-old patient has recently been diagnosed with D
stage II cervical cancer. Which statement by the nurse
best explains the diagnosis? *
1/1
a. "The cancer is found at the point of origin only."
b. "Tumor cells have been identified in the cervical
region."
c. "The cancer has been identified in the cervix and the liver."
d. "Your cancer was identified in the cervix and has
limited local spread."
A 51-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical
exam at the outpatient clinic. The nurse will plan to teach the patient
about the purpose of *
1/1
a. urinalysis collection.
b. uroflowmetry studies.
c. prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.
d. transrectal ultrasound scanning (TRUS).
,A 54-year-old patient admitted with type 2 diabetes asks B
the nurse what "type 2" means. What is the most
appropriate response by the nurse?*
1/1
a. "With type 2 diabetes, the body of the pancreas becomes
inflamed."
b. "With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased,and
insulin resistance is increased."
c. "With type 2 diabetes, the patient is totally dependent on an
outside source of insulin."
A 64-year-old hasa perineal radical prostatectomy for prostatic C
cancer. In the immediate postoperative period,the nurse
establishes the nursing diagnosis of risk for infection related to *
1/1
a. urinary stasis.
b. urinary incontinence.
c. possible fecal contamination of the surgical wound.
d. placement of a suprapubic catheter into the bladder.
A 68-year-old woman is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia due to B
acute lymphocytic leukemia.She is admitted to the hospital for
treatment. The nurse should assign the patient:*
1/1
A. To a private room so she will not infect other patients and
healthcare workers
B. To a private room so she will not be infected by other patients
and healthcare workers
C. To a semiprivate room so she will have stimulation
during her hospitalization
D. To a semiprivate room so she will have the opportunity to express
her feelings about her illness"
The 80 yr. male client is diagnosed with prostate cancer.Which C
treatment would the nurse discuss with him? *
1/1
a. Radiation therapy every day for 4 weeks.
b. Radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection.
c.Diethylstilbestrol (DES), an estrogen, daily.
d. Penile implants to maintain sexual functioning.
After an intravenous pyelogram (IVP), the nurse should anticipate B
incorporating which of the following measures After an IVP, the nurse should encourage fluids to decrease the risk of renal
into the client's plan of care?* complications caused by the contrast agent. There is no need to place the client on bed rest or
1/1 administer a laxative. An IVP would not cause hematuria.
A. Maintaining bed rest.
B. Encouraging adequate fluid intake.
C. Assessing for hematuria.
D. Administering a laxative.
, After teaching a client who is recovering from a colon BCD
resection,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.
Which statements by the client indicate a correct
understanding of the teaching? (SATA)(3)*
1/1
a. I must change the ostomy appliance daily and as
needed.
b. I will use warm water and a soft washcloth to clean
around the stoma.
c. I might start bicycling and swimming again once my
incision has healed.
d. Cutting the flange will help it fit snugly around the stoma
to avoid skin breakdown.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim), 200 mg/ day, is prescribed for the client B
with renal calculi to take at home. The nurse should teach the Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is used to treat renal calculi composed of uric acid.Adverse effects
client about which of the following adverse effects of this of allopurinol include drowsiness, maculopapular rash, anemia,abdominal pain, nausea,
medication?* vomiting, and bone marrow depression. Clients should be instructed to report rashes and
1/1 unusual bleeding or bruising. Retinopathy,
A. Retinopathy. nasal congestion, and dizziness are not adverse effects of allopurinol.
B. Maculopapular rash.
C. Nasal congestion.
D. Dizziness.
Because a client's renal stone was found to be composed of uric A Because a high-purine diet contributes to the formation of uric acid, a low-purine diet is
acid, a low-purine, alkaline-ash diet was ordered.Incorporation of advocated. An alkaline-ash diet is also advocated because uric acid crystals are more likely
which of the following food items into the home diet would to develop in acid urine. Foods that may be eaten as desired in a low-purine diet include
indicate that the client understands the necessary diet milk, all fruits, tomatoes, cereals, and corn.
modifications?* Foods allowed on an alkaline-ash diet include milk, fruits (except cranberries,plums, and
1/1 prunes), andm vegetables (especially legumes and green vegetables).Gravy, chicken, and
A. Milk, apples, tomatoes, and corn.B. Eggs, liver are high in purine.
spinach, dried peas, and gravy.
C. Salmon, chicken, caviar, and asparagus.
D. Grapes, corn, cereals, and liver.
Chemotherapy is one of the therapeutic modalitiesfor cancer. D
This treatment is contraindicated to which of thefollowing
conditions?*
1/1
a. Recent surgery
b. Pregnancy
c. Bone marrow depression
d. All of the above
