NSG 6001 – Week 3 Midterm | Complete Answer Key with Verified Correct Responses |
Advanced Primary Care of the Adult and Older Adult | South University 2025
A 78-year-old man is diagnosed with C2 prostate cancer, and he asks the clinician what that
means. In order to answer the patient, the clinician must have which of these understandings of
the Jewett rating system? The cancer involves the seminal vesicles
. A 58-year-old patient has been receiving leuprolide as treatment for prostate cancer. The
clinician should instruct the patient about which of these side effects? shrunken testicles,
hot flashes, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, loss of muscle mass
. What is the treatment of choice for a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer Radical
orchidectomy
A 22-year-old male is seen in the clinic because he found a hard lump in his testicle when
performing testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following should be included in the
list of differential diagnoses?
A patient with testicular cancer is being followed after completing treatment 1 year ago. He has
been symptom-free with no evidence of disease. How often should he have a CT scan Every
3 to 4 months
During data collection the nurse notes the presence of a chancre on a male patients penis. For
which sexually transmitted infection should the nurse focus additional data collection
Syphilis
A patient is diagnosed with a parasitic infection caused by close contact with another persons
genitals. For which infection should the nurse plan care? Phthirus pubis
It is documented in the medical record that a patient has gummas. For which sexually
transmitted infection should the nurse plan care Syphilis
, The nurse is assisting with teaching a 22-year-old female patient who is diagnosed with a
sexually transmitted infection (STI). She says, I dont understand. My boyfriend always wears a
condom. Which understanding by the nurse should guide teaching in this situation?
condoms can decrease the risk of STIs, but they are not foolproof
The nurse is providing care for a patient with genital herpes who has vesicular lesions. What
term should the nurse use to describe these lesions to the patient? Blisters
Human papillomavirus (HPV) produces verrucous growths. What term should the nurse use to
describe these lesions to the patient? Warts
The nurse is collecting data on a patient with Chlamydia. Which assessment finding should be
reported immediately to the RN or physician? sharp pain at the base of the ribs
Because Trichomonas is relatively large, unusually shaped, and diagnosed quickly, the nurse is
asked to assist the physician obtain which type of specimen? Wet mount
A patient diagnosed with Trichomonas asks the nurse how the diagnosis will affect her risk for
cervical cancer. Which response by the nurse is best? Papanicolaou smears should be done
more frequently because results may be altered by Trichomonas.
A patient asks why the physician has recommended systemic interferon treatment for genital
warts. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the patient Interferon therapy can
attack warts all over the body at the same time
. A patient with hepatitis B virus (HBV) delivers a 6-pound 2-ounce baby boy. Which action
should the nurse anticipate will be needed for the infant? HBV-immune globulin less than 12
hours after birth and then HBV vaccine series
Advanced Primary Care of the Adult and Older Adult | South University 2025
A 78-year-old man is diagnosed with C2 prostate cancer, and he asks the clinician what that
means. In order to answer the patient, the clinician must have which of these understandings of
the Jewett rating system? The cancer involves the seminal vesicles
. A 58-year-old patient has been receiving leuprolide as treatment for prostate cancer. The
clinician should instruct the patient about which of these side effects? shrunken testicles,
hot flashes, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis, loss of muscle mass
. What is the treatment of choice for a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer Radical
orchidectomy
A 22-year-old male is seen in the clinic because he found a hard lump in his testicle when
performing testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following should be included in the
list of differential diagnoses?
A patient with testicular cancer is being followed after completing treatment 1 year ago. He has
been symptom-free with no evidence of disease. How often should he have a CT scan Every
3 to 4 months
During data collection the nurse notes the presence of a chancre on a male patients penis. For
which sexually transmitted infection should the nurse focus additional data collection
Syphilis
A patient is diagnosed with a parasitic infection caused by close contact with another persons
genitals. For which infection should the nurse plan care? Phthirus pubis
It is documented in the medical record that a patient has gummas. For which sexually
transmitted infection should the nurse plan care Syphilis
, The nurse is assisting with teaching a 22-year-old female patient who is diagnosed with a
sexually transmitted infection (STI). She says, I dont understand. My boyfriend always wears a
condom. Which understanding by the nurse should guide teaching in this situation?
condoms can decrease the risk of STIs, but they are not foolproof
The nurse is providing care for a patient with genital herpes who has vesicular lesions. What
term should the nurse use to describe these lesions to the patient? Blisters
Human papillomavirus (HPV) produces verrucous growths. What term should the nurse use to
describe these lesions to the patient? Warts
The nurse is collecting data on a patient with Chlamydia. Which assessment finding should be
reported immediately to the RN or physician? sharp pain at the base of the ribs
Because Trichomonas is relatively large, unusually shaped, and diagnosed quickly, the nurse is
asked to assist the physician obtain which type of specimen? Wet mount
A patient diagnosed with Trichomonas asks the nurse how the diagnosis will affect her risk for
cervical cancer. Which response by the nurse is best? Papanicolaou smears should be done
more frequently because results may be altered by Trichomonas.
A patient asks why the physician has recommended systemic interferon treatment for genital
warts. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the patient Interferon therapy can
attack warts all over the body at the same time
. A patient with hepatitis B virus (HBV) delivers a 6-pound 2-ounce baby boy. Which action
should the nurse anticipate will be needed for the infant? HBV-immune globulin less than 12
hours after birth and then HBV vaccine series
