3) Exam 1 Study Guide – Rasmussen
University 2026-2027 Questions and
Correct Answers GRADED A+
Patient with a urinary tract infection has just been diagnosed with acute kidney injury. The
provider ordered lab work to be done. The nurse expects which of the following abnormal
labs to be present in this client with acute kidney injury?
A. Creatinine 1.6mg/dL
B. BUN 5mg/dL
c. Calcium 7.0 mg/dL
D. Potassium 3.0 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Potassium 3.0 mEq/L
The nurse includes which of the following in
self-management teaching for a client diagnosed with vulvovaginitis?
A. Cleanse the inner labial mucosa with water not soap
B. Use feminine spray
C. Wear tight-fitting clothing for suppoer
D. Wipe from back to front - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Cleanse the inner labial mucosa
with water not soap
The nurse educated a teenage patient on the benefits of receiving the HPV vaccine as a
protection against which type of cancer?
A. Endometrial cancer
B. Ovarian Cancer
C. Uterine cancer
D. Cervical cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Cervical cancer
A 40 year old woman has heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the following questions is the
priority when evaluating the clients chief complaint.
A. "Are you sexually active, and do you use oral contraceptive"
B. "Are you feeling weak, dizzy or lightheaded?"
C. Have you been using any new feminine products
D. Are you having any sensations of pain or cramping? - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. "Are
you feeling weak, dizzy or lightheaded?"
, Nurse is providing education to a patient diagnosed with urinary incontinence. Which of the
following should be included in the clients education?
A. Limit fluids to control the need to urinate>
B. Drink caffein daily
C. Avoid salt intake
D. Maintain an ideal body weight - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Maintain an ideal body
weight
Patient experiencing secondary syphilis may have which of the following symptoms?
SATA
A. Diarrhea
B. Generalized Rash
C. Headache
D. Low-grade fever
E. Malaise - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Generalized Rash
C. Headache
D. Low-grade fever
Nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes about preventing the long-term
complications of nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include?
A.Have an eye examination once per year
B. Examine your feet carefully every day
C. Maintain a stable blood glucose level
D. Wear compressions stockings daily - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Maintain a stable blood
glucose level
When education a patient, the nurse shares that which of the following is the most common
cause of chronic pyelonephritis?
A. Previously treated acute prostatitis
B. An active bacterial infection
C. Repeated or continued upper urinary infection
D. Renal calculi passing through the urethra - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Repeated or
continued upper urinary infection
Which of the following is considered a modifiable risk factor for the development of
prostate cancer?
A. Race
B. Genetics
C. Age
D. Diet - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Diet
Which of the following are common assessment findings for a client with acute
pyelonephritis? SATA
A. Colicky abdominal discomfort
B. Burning and frequency of urination