BPH NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. To determine the severity of the Answer: C
symptoms for a patient with benign Rationale: The American Urological Association
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the (AUA) Symptom Index for a patient with BPH asks
nurse will ask the patient about questions about the force and frequency of
a. the presence of blood in the urination, nocturia, etc. Blood in the urine, ED,
urine. and back or hip pain are not typical symptoms
b. any erectile dysfunction (ED). with BPH.
c. occurrence of a weak urinary
stream. Cognitive Level: Application Text Reference: pp.
d. lower back and hip pain. 1415-1416
Nursing Process: Assessment NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity
, 2. A patient scheduled for a Answer: A
transurethral resection of the Rationale: Erectile problems are rare, but
prostate (TURP) for BPH tells the retrograde ejaculation may occur after TURP.
nurse that he has delayed having Erectile function is not usually affected by a
surgery because he is afraid it will TURP, so the patient will not need information
affect his sexual function. When about penile implants or reassurance that other
responding to his concern, the forms of sexual expression may be used. Because
nurse explains that the patient has not asked about fertility,
a. with this type of surgery, erectile reassurance about sperm production does not
problems are rare, but retrograde address his concerns.
ejaculation may occur.
b. information about penile implants Cognitive Level: Application Text Reference: p.
used for ED is available if he is 1418
interested. Nursing Process: Implementation NCLEX:
c. there are many methods of Physiological Integrity
sexual expression that can be
alternatives to sexual intercourse.
d. sterility will not be a problem
after surgery because sperm
production will not be affected.
3. A 41-year-old man asks the nurse Answer: C
what he can do to decrease the risk Rationale: A diet high in saturated fats, found in
of BPH. The nurse explains that foods like butter, is associated with an increased
a. riding a bicycle raises prostate risk for BPH. Individuals who eat more fruits and
specific antigen levels and may vegetables may be at lower risk. Riding a bicycle
increase BPH risk. does increase prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
b. prevention is not possible levels, but this is not associated with
because prostatic enlargement development of BPH. Dietary changes and
occurs with normal aging. increased exercise do appear to help prevent
c. decreasing butter and margarine BPH. Vitamin E supplements do not decrease
and increasing fruits in the diet may prostate size.
help.
d. taking a daily vitamin E Cognitive Level: Comprehension Text Reference:
supplement has reduced prostate p. 1415
size in some men. Nursing Process: Implementation NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity
GRADED A+ ASSURED SUCCESS NEW UPDATE
2025/2026 (MULTIPLE CHOICES) WITH
RATIONALES
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Terms in this set (13)
1. To determine the severity of the Answer: C
symptoms for a patient with benign Rationale: The American Urological Association
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the (AUA) Symptom Index for a patient with BPH asks
nurse will ask the patient about questions about the force and frequency of
a. the presence of blood in the urination, nocturia, etc. Blood in the urine, ED,
urine. and back or hip pain are not typical symptoms
b. any erectile dysfunction (ED). with BPH.
c. occurrence of a weak urinary
stream. Cognitive Level: Application Text Reference: pp.
d. lower back and hip pain. 1415-1416
Nursing Process: Assessment NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity
, 2. A patient scheduled for a Answer: A
transurethral resection of the Rationale: Erectile problems are rare, but
prostate (TURP) for BPH tells the retrograde ejaculation may occur after TURP.
nurse that he has delayed having Erectile function is not usually affected by a
surgery because he is afraid it will TURP, so the patient will not need information
affect his sexual function. When about penile implants or reassurance that other
responding to his concern, the forms of sexual expression may be used. Because
nurse explains that the patient has not asked about fertility,
a. with this type of surgery, erectile reassurance about sperm production does not
problems are rare, but retrograde address his concerns.
ejaculation may occur.
b. information about penile implants Cognitive Level: Application Text Reference: p.
used for ED is available if he is 1418
interested. Nursing Process: Implementation NCLEX:
c. there are many methods of Physiological Integrity
sexual expression that can be
alternatives to sexual intercourse.
d. sterility will not be a problem
after surgery because sperm
production will not be affected.
3. A 41-year-old man asks the nurse Answer: C
what he can do to decrease the risk Rationale: A diet high in saturated fats, found in
of BPH. The nurse explains that foods like butter, is associated with an increased
a. riding a bicycle raises prostate risk for BPH. Individuals who eat more fruits and
specific antigen levels and may vegetables may be at lower risk. Riding a bicycle
increase BPH risk. does increase prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
b. prevention is not possible levels, but this is not associated with
because prostatic enlargement development of BPH. Dietary changes and
occurs with normal aging. increased exercise do appear to help prevent
c. decreasing butter and margarine BPH. Vitamin E supplements do not decrease
and increasing fruits in the diet may prostate size.
help.
d. taking a daily vitamin E Cognitive Level: Comprehension Text Reference:
supplement has reduced prostate p. 1415
size in some men. Nursing Process: Implementation NCLEX:
Physiological Integrity
