MED-SURG FINAL NUR 201 ACTUAL EXAM
2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The
nurse should monitor the patient's: 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: 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: Answer: pain from bladder spasms
◉ A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would be
consistent with transurethral resection syndrome? 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? Answer: serum acid phosphatase
,◉ The most common screening intervention for detecting BPH in
med over age 50 is an annual: 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: Answer: wound contamination
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle? 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: Answer: limit the amount of
circulating androgens
◉ What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient following a
prostatectomy? Answer: avoid lifting objects heavier than 20lbs for
at least 6 weeks
◉ Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? Answer: -alopecia
◉ The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular self-
exam. The nurse tells the patient 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: Answer:
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
◉ What is the description of phimosis? Answer: inflammation of the
prepuce
◉ Which is the description of a varicocele Answer: testicular vein
dilation
◉ what is the description for a hydrocele Answer: scrotal
lymphedema
◉ A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly evaluated bc:
Answer: treatment of ED is based on the cause of the problem
◉ The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that following
the procedure 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 Answer: excruciating wavelike, and radiating toward
genitalia
, ◉ which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis Answer:
acute/chronic pain
◉ In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the S&S may
include: Answer: edema, proteinuria, hematuria
◉ Acute glomerulonephritis has which of the following causes:
Answer: immunologic basis
◉ Daily fluid intake to prevent a bladder infection should include:
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 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: Answer: encourage high fluid intake
◉ What are the functions of the kidney? Select all that apply:
Answer: a. activates vitamin B
b. controls fluid**
2026 QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime. The
nurse should monitor the patient's: 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: 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: Answer: pain from bladder spasms
◉ A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would be
consistent with transurethral resection syndrome? 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? Answer: serum acid phosphatase
,◉ The most common screening intervention for detecting BPH in
med over age 50 is an annual: 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: Answer: wound contamination
◉ The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle? 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: Answer: limit the amount of
circulating androgens
◉ What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient following a
prostatectomy? Answer: avoid lifting objects heavier than 20lbs for
at least 6 weeks
◉ Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? Answer: -alopecia
◉ The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular self-
exam. The nurse tells the patient 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: Answer:
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
◉ What is the description of phimosis? Answer: inflammation of the
prepuce
◉ Which is the description of a varicocele Answer: testicular vein
dilation
◉ what is the description for a hydrocele Answer: scrotal
lymphedema
◉ A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly evaluated bc:
Answer: treatment of ED is based on the cause of the problem
◉ The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that following
the procedure 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 Answer: excruciating wavelike, and radiating toward
genitalia
, ◉ which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis Answer:
acute/chronic pain
◉ In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the S&S may
include: Answer: edema, proteinuria, hematuria
◉ Acute glomerulonephritis has which of the following causes:
Answer: immunologic basis
◉ Daily fluid intake to prevent a bladder infection should include:
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 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: Answer: encourage high fluid intake
◉ What are the functions of the kidney? Select all that apply:
Answer: a. activates vitamin B
b. controls fluid**
