NUR 210 (MED/SURG 2 - TEST 2) NCLEX Style Practice Questions
with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is
experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would best explain the source of
the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine." **P-5**
Answer: C ("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
Question 2: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk factor for this diagnosis? (Select all that
apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity **P-5**
Answer: D & E (70 years of age) (African American ethnicity)
Question 3: The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary retention.
The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
During the client history, the client reports that he is of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse
is the most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?" **P-5**
Answer: C ("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
Question 4: The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for the nurse to include in the
client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea **P-5**
Answer: B (Impaired urinary elimination)
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,Question 5: A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse expects which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence **P-5**
Answer: D (Urinary continence)
Question 6: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines **P-5**
Answer: C (Urinating at first urge)
Question 7: A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate several times a
night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made. After conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by
the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available." **P-5**
Answer: B ("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
Question 8: A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the client's condition? (Select all
that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization **P-5**
Answer: A, B, C, & D (Self-care) (Nutrition) (Surgical approaches to treatment) (Pharmacologic
approaches to treatment)
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,Question 9: The nurse is providing care to a client in the healthcare clinic. The client's brother was
recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the client wants to know if he is also at
risk. Which item in the client's history increases the risk for BPH?
A) Decreased levels of progesterone
B) Increased levels of estrogen
C) 35 years of age
D) Testicle removal due to cancer **P-5**
Answer: B (Increased levels of estrogen)
Question 10: The client admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed an
alpha-adrenergic blocker, prazosin (Minipress), for the treatment of BPH. When providing care to this
client, which assessment is a priority related to this medication?
A) Blood pressure
B) Pain rating
C) Respiratory rate
D) Temperature **P-5**
Answer: A (Blood pressure)
Question 11: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing urinary retention. Which goal is the most appropriate for this
client?
A) The client will increase fluid intake to at least 2-3 liters daily
B) The client lists over-the-counter medications to be avoided
C) The client will voice an understanding of the importance of the use of antiembolic stockings and
compression devices
D) The client will use a T-binder or scrotal support properly **P-5**
Answer: B (The client lists over-the-counter medications to be avoided)
Question 12: Which statement most accurately describes why benign prostatic hyperplasia is more
common in older men than in younger men?
A) An increase in androgen production occurs with age, and increased androgens trigger prostatic growth
B) Hyperplasia of stromal and epithelial cells in the prostate gland occurs over a long period of time
C) A decrease in estrogen levels occurs over time and results in an increase in the size of the individual cells
within the prostate
D) Frequency of urinary tract infections increases with age, and frequent UTIs contribute to changes in the
prostate **P-5**
Answer: B (Hyperplasia of stromal and epithelial cells in the prostate gland occurs over a long period of
time)
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, Question 13: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with stress incontinence. Which
data would nurse expect to collect during the client's health history and physical assessment? (Select all
that apply)
A) Urine leakage while talking
B) Urine leakage while coughing
C) Urine leakage while laughing
D) Skin breakdown on the buttock
E) A urinary catheter **P-5**
Answer: B, C, & D (Urine leakage while coughing) (Urine leakage while laughing) (Skin breakdown on the
buttock)
Question 14: The nurse conducts education for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence.
Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Relaxation of pelvic muscles may be a factor in incontinence."
B) "Reduced urethral resistance can be a cause of incontinence."
C) "Incontinence is normal with aging."
D) "A disturbance of my bladder is a factor in the development of incontinence." **P-5**
Answer: C ("Incontinence is normal with aging.")
Question 15: The nurse is caring for a client who will be discharged with an indwelling catheter. The
nurse has provided education to the client and family in regard to catheter care once the client is
discharged. Which client or family action indicates a correct understanding of the information
presented?
A) Hanging the drainage bag on a towel rod
B) Taking a shower each day instead of taking a tub bath
C) Restricting the amounts of fluids per day
D) Emptying the drainage bag twice a day **P-5**
Answer: B (Taking a shower each day instead of taking a tub bath)
Question 16: The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic urinary tract infections. The
nurse is planning care for this client based on the priority nursing diagnosis of urinary retention related
to scarring. Based on this data, which treatment does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare
provider?
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) An anticholinergic medication
C) Intermittent straight catheterization
D) Removal of bladder stones **P-5**
Answer: C (Intermittent straight catheterization)
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with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is
experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would best explain the source of
the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night."
B) "I recently had a vasectomy."
C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold."
D) "I am drinking very little caffeine." **P-5**
Answer: C ("I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold.")
Question 2: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH). Which items in the client's health history indicate a risk factor for this diagnosis? (Select all that
apply)
A) Excessive exercise
B) Decreased fluid intake
C) Diet high in milk
D) 70 years of age
E) African American ethnicity **P-5**
Answer: D & E (70 years of age) (African American ethnicity)
Question 3: The nurse is caring for a middle-aged male client who is experiencing urinary retention.
The client asks the nurse if it is possible that he is experiencing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
During the client history, the client reports that he is of Japanese descent. Which response by the nurse
is the most appropriate?
A) "No, you are not old enough to have BPH."
B) "Your symptoms are not consistent with BPH."
C) "You are considered low-risk for BPH."
D) "Where did you get an idea that you might have BPH?" **P-5**
Answer: C ("You are considered low-risk for BPH.")
Question 4: The nurse is providing follow-up care for a client was recently diagnosed with benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which nursing diagnosis is the priority for the nurse to include in the
client's plan of care?
A) Chronic Pain
B) Impaired Urinary Elimination
C) Constipation
D) Diarrhea **P-5**
Answer: B (Impaired urinary elimination)
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,Question 5: A client is recovering from minimally invasive surgery due to a diagnosis of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). After assessing the client, the nurse expects which outcome for this client?
A) Bowel continence
B) Absence of pain
C) No postoperative treatment
D) Urinary continence **P-5**
Answer: D (Urinary continence)
Question 6: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Which lifestyle change is appropriate for this client?
A) Increasing caffeine intake
B) Increasing alcohol intake
C) Urinating at first urge
D) Using over-the-counter antihistamines **P-5**
Answer: C (Urinating at first urge)
Question 7: A client presents to the urologist with complaints of getting up to urinate several times a
night and difficulty starting a stream of urine. After medical testing is completed, a diagnosis of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is made. After conducting teaching regarding BPH, which statement by
the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Alpha blockers can be used to control my symptoms."
B) "I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this."
C) "As my condition progresses, I may need to consider surgical management."
D) "There are nonsurgical treatment options available." **P-5**
Answer: B ("I know I will get cancer of the prostate because of this.")
Question 8: A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which topics are
appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session related to the client's condition? (Select all
that apply)
A) Self-care
B) Nutrition
C) Surgical approaches to treatment
D) Pharmacologic approaches to treatment
E) Permanent urinary catheterization **P-5**
Answer: A, B, C, & D (Self-care) (Nutrition) (Surgical approaches to treatment) (Pharmacologic
approaches to treatment)
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,Question 9: The nurse is providing care to a client in the healthcare clinic. The client's brother was
recently diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the client wants to know if he is also at
risk. Which item in the client's history increases the risk for BPH?
A) Decreased levels of progesterone
B) Increased levels of estrogen
C) 35 years of age
D) Testicle removal due to cancer **P-5**
Answer: B (Increased levels of estrogen)
Question 10: The client admitted with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed an
alpha-adrenergic blocker, prazosin (Minipress), for the treatment of BPH. When providing care to this
client, which assessment is a priority related to this medication?
A) Blood pressure
B) Pain rating
C) Respiratory rate
D) Temperature **P-5**
Answer: A (Blood pressure)
Question 11: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with mild benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing urinary retention. Which goal is the most appropriate for this
client?
A) The client will increase fluid intake to at least 2-3 liters daily
B) The client lists over-the-counter medications to be avoided
C) The client will voice an understanding of the importance of the use of antiembolic stockings and
compression devices
D) The client will use a T-binder or scrotal support properly **P-5**
Answer: B (The client lists over-the-counter medications to be avoided)
Question 12: Which statement most accurately describes why benign prostatic hyperplasia is more
common in older men than in younger men?
A) An increase in androgen production occurs with age, and increased androgens trigger prostatic growth
B) Hyperplasia of stromal and epithelial cells in the prostate gland occurs over a long period of time
C) A decrease in estrogen levels occurs over time and results in an increase in the size of the individual cells
within the prostate
D) Frequency of urinary tract infections increases with age, and frequent UTIs contribute to changes in the
prostate **P-5**
Answer: B (Hyperplasia of stromal and epithelial cells in the prostate gland occurs over a long period of
time)
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, Question 13: The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with stress incontinence. Which
data would nurse expect to collect during the client's health history and physical assessment? (Select all
that apply)
A) Urine leakage while talking
B) Urine leakage while coughing
C) Urine leakage while laughing
D) Skin breakdown on the buttock
E) A urinary catheter **P-5**
Answer: B, C, & D (Urine leakage while coughing) (Urine leakage while laughing) (Skin breakdown on the
buttock)
Question 14: The nurse conducts education for a client who is experiencing urinary incontinence.
Which statement by the client indicates the need for further education?
A) "Relaxation of pelvic muscles may be a factor in incontinence."
B) "Reduced urethral resistance can be a cause of incontinence."
C) "Incontinence is normal with aging."
D) "A disturbance of my bladder is a factor in the development of incontinence." **P-5**
Answer: C ("Incontinence is normal with aging.")
Question 15: The nurse is caring for a client who will be discharged with an indwelling catheter. The
nurse has provided education to the client and family in regard to catheter care once the client is
discharged. Which client or family action indicates a correct understanding of the information
presented?
A) Hanging the drainage bag on a towel rod
B) Taking a shower each day instead of taking a tub bath
C) Restricting the amounts of fluids per day
D) Emptying the drainage bag twice a day **P-5**
Answer: B (Taking a shower each day instead of taking a tub bath)
Question 16: The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic urinary tract infections. The
nurse is planning care for this client based on the priority nursing diagnosis of urinary retention related
to scarring. Based on this data, which treatment does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare
provider?
A) Antibiotic therapy
B) An anticholinergic medication
C) Intermittent straight catheterization
D) Removal of bladder stones **P-5**
Answer: C (Intermittent straight catheterization)
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