NUR 209 Excelsior Test Reproductive
Health Questions With 100% Correct
Answers 2026 Updated.
An RN is evaluating a patient who is experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which information is of
primary importance to the RN's evaluation? - Answer The patient was recently diagnosed
with hypertension and is taking metoprolol (Lopressor).
Erectile dysfunction is a side effect of... which kind of drug? - Answer anti-hypertensive
agents like; metoprolol.
An RN is discussing barrier methods of contraception with a patient. The RN explains that one of
the barrier methods may remain in place for up to 48 hours. If coitus is repeated, additional
spermicidal gel should be added with an applicator. Which barrier method is being described by
the RN? - Answer The cervical cap may remain in place for up to 48 hours. Application of a
spermicide is recommended for each act of intercourse when using a cervical cap.
A vaginal sponge has spermicide built in that is activated by moistening the sponge with water
before use. The sponge can be left in place for how long? - Answer 24 hours which allows for
multiple acts of intercourse.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Which assessment data
should an RN expect the patient to report? - Answer Small urinary stream and difficulty
urinating
Hypertrophy of the prostate lobes obstructs the vesicle neck or prostatic urethra and causes ...?
- Answer Incomplete emptying of the bladder and urinary retention.
The RN is discussing sexuality and sexual issues with an adolescent. Which comment made by
the RN would encourage further discussion? - Answer "Often people your age have a lot of
questions about sexuality. What kinds of questions do you have?" Broad, open ended questions.
An RN is teaching a patient who is scheduled for a varicocelectomy. What is an expected patient
outcome following a varicocelectomy? - Answer Increased fertility
Abnormal dilatation of the veins from the testes and the epididymus of the spermatic cord has
been associated with ? - Answer Infertility. Removal of varicocele may increase fertility.
Varicocele - Answer a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic cord
,An RN is explaining osteoporosis prevention to a 50-year-old patient. Which statement indicates
the patient understands the preventive measures for osteoporosis? - Answer Alcohol reduces
gastrointestinal absorption of calcium, and should be limited to one drink a day.
A patient states this is her third pregnancy and that she has delivered two pre-term infants, one
of whom died at 3 months. If the RN is using the gravida/para (TPAL) system, how should the
patient be classified? - Answer gravida 3 para 0201
In the gravida/para (TPAL) system, the gravida number refers to the number of the pregnancy.
What does TPAL stand for? - Answer In the TPAL system, T stands for the number of term
infants born. The P stands for the number of preterm infants born. The A stands for abortion,
either spontaneous or therapeutic. The L stands for currently living children.
A 65-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with Gardnerella vaginalis asks the RN, "How did
this happen?" Which normal age-related change places older adult women at increased risk of
developing Gardnerella? - Answer Menopausal women are predisposed to bacterial
infections because the vaginal pH rises, creating a medium for bacterial growth.
In evaluating the health histories of patients during preconception counseling, the RN should
know that which health history would require that the patient be referred to a nutrition
counselor? - Answer A patient with phenylketonuria
What is phenylketonuria? - Answer PKU, A birth defect that causes an amino acid called
phenylalanine to build up in the body.
If maternal phenylketonuria is not controlled before conception, the fetus can develop what? -
Answer a cognitive challenge, microcephaly, intrauterine growth restriction, and neurological
damage.
Treatment for PKU involves - Answer following a low phenylalanine diet, which is best taught
by a nutrition counselor.
A woman has just returned to her room following a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which
activity could an RN safely delegate to a nursing assistant? - Answer Measure urinary output
and record the amount on a flow sheet
A 60-year-old patient is 1 year postmenopausal and not receiving hormone therapy (HT). The
patient calls the RN to report sudden intense vaginal bleeding. What advice is most appropriate
for the RN to give to the patient? - Answer "Bleeding 1 year after menopause may signify a
problem; you should contact your doctor immediately."
, Postmenopausal bleeding may be a sign of ? - Answer uterine cancer and the patient should
have an ultrasound and biopsy immediately.
An RN is meeting with a couple who are expecting their first child. Their health care provider
recommends an α-fetoprotein test. This test is used to screen for which abnormality? - Answer
The α-fetoprotein test, done during amniocentesis, is specifically focused on neural tube
defects.
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) has been prescribed for a patient. Which
information should the RN include in the teaching plan? - Answer Pregnancy prevention is
reliable up to 12 weeks. There may be changes in menstrual patterns. The medication works by
altering cervical mucous. Increasing calcium intake to 1200 mg/day is recommended when
taking this medication. Weight gain is associated with this medication.
what is Depot medroxyprogestrone acetate (DMPA)? - Answer is a hormonal medication of
the progestin type. It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone
therapy
During a preconception office visit, a woman tells the RN that her firstborn child was
anencephalic and she asks how she can reduce the chance of this occurring in future
pregnancies. The RN should give the woman which instruction? - Answer Take 400 μg of folic
acid each day
This is the recommended intake of folic acid per day starting at least a month before
conception, to prevent? - Answer Neural tube defects like anencephaly.
An RN is obtaining a sexual history from a male patient. Which sign and symptoms support a
diagnosis of nonbacterial prostatitis (type III)? - Answer Perineal pain and dysuria
An RN is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has had a vasectomy. What is
included in teaching post-op? - Answer 1) Snug cotton undergarments are recommended in
the days immediately following the surgery.
2) Sexual intercourse may be resumed as desired, usually after one week.
3) Sitz baths may relieve discomfort and swelling.
4) Discoloration of the scrotal skin is normal following a vasectomy.
5) Back up contraception is needed until sterility is confirmed. This may take 4 to 8 weeks.
Health Questions With 100% Correct
Answers 2026 Updated.
An RN is evaluating a patient who is experiencing erectile dysfunction. Which information is of
primary importance to the RN's evaluation? - Answer The patient was recently diagnosed
with hypertension and is taking metoprolol (Lopressor).
Erectile dysfunction is a side effect of... which kind of drug? - Answer anti-hypertensive
agents like; metoprolol.
An RN is discussing barrier methods of contraception with a patient. The RN explains that one of
the barrier methods may remain in place for up to 48 hours. If coitus is repeated, additional
spermicidal gel should be added with an applicator. Which barrier method is being described by
the RN? - Answer The cervical cap may remain in place for up to 48 hours. Application of a
spermicide is recommended for each act of intercourse when using a cervical cap.
A vaginal sponge has spermicide built in that is activated by moistening the sponge with water
before use. The sponge can be left in place for how long? - Answer 24 hours which allows for
multiple acts of intercourse.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Which assessment data
should an RN expect the patient to report? - Answer Small urinary stream and difficulty
urinating
Hypertrophy of the prostate lobes obstructs the vesicle neck or prostatic urethra and causes ...?
- Answer Incomplete emptying of the bladder and urinary retention.
The RN is discussing sexuality and sexual issues with an adolescent. Which comment made by
the RN would encourage further discussion? - Answer "Often people your age have a lot of
questions about sexuality. What kinds of questions do you have?" Broad, open ended questions.
An RN is teaching a patient who is scheduled for a varicocelectomy. What is an expected patient
outcome following a varicocelectomy? - Answer Increased fertility
Abnormal dilatation of the veins from the testes and the epididymus of the spermatic cord has
been associated with ? - Answer Infertility. Removal of varicocele may increase fertility.
Varicocele - Answer a mass of varicose veins in the spermatic cord
,An RN is explaining osteoporosis prevention to a 50-year-old patient. Which statement indicates
the patient understands the preventive measures for osteoporosis? - Answer Alcohol reduces
gastrointestinal absorption of calcium, and should be limited to one drink a day.
A patient states this is her third pregnancy and that she has delivered two pre-term infants, one
of whom died at 3 months. If the RN is using the gravida/para (TPAL) system, how should the
patient be classified? - Answer gravida 3 para 0201
In the gravida/para (TPAL) system, the gravida number refers to the number of the pregnancy.
What does TPAL stand for? - Answer In the TPAL system, T stands for the number of term
infants born. The P stands for the number of preterm infants born. The A stands for abortion,
either spontaneous or therapeutic. The L stands for currently living children.
A 65-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with Gardnerella vaginalis asks the RN, "How did
this happen?" Which normal age-related change places older adult women at increased risk of
developing Gardnerella? - Answer Menopausal women are predisposed to bacterial
infections because the vaginal pH rises, creating a medium for bacterial growth.
In evaluating the health histories of patients during preconception counseling, the RN should
know that which health history would require that the patient be referred to a nutrition
counselor? - Answer A patient with phenylketonuria
What is phenylketonuria? - Answer PKU, A birth defect that causes an amino acid called
phenylalanine to build up in the body.
If maternal phenylketonuria is not controlled before conception, the fetus can develop what? -
Answer a cognitive challenge, microcephaly, intrauterine growth restriction, and neurological
damage.
Treatment for PKU involves - Answer following a low phenylalanine diet, which is best taught
by a nutrition counselor.
A woman has just returned to her room following a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which
activity could an RN safely delegate to a nursing assistant? - Answer Measure urinary output
and record the amount on a flow sheet
A 60-year-old patient is 1 year postmenopausal and not receiving hormone therapy (HT). The
patient calls the RN to report sudden intense vaginal bleeding. What advice is most appropriate
for the RN to give to the patient? - Answer "Bleeding 1 year after menopause may signify a
problem; you should contact your doctor immediately."
, Postmenopausal bleeding may be a sign of ? - Answer uterine cancer and the patient should
have an ultrasound and biopsy immediately.
An RN is meeting with a couple who are expecting their first child. Their health care provider
recommends an α-fetoprotein test. This test is used to screen for which abnormality? - Answer
The α-fetoprotein test, done during amniocentesis, is specifically focused on neural tube
defects.
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) has been prescribed for a patient. Which
information should the RN include in the teaching plan? - Answer Pregnancy prevention is
reliable up to 12 weeks. There may be changes in menstrual patterns. The medication works by
altering cervical mucous. Increasing calcium intake to 1200 mg/day is recommended when
taking this medication. Weight gain is associated with this medication.
what is Depot medroxyprogestrone acetate (DMPA)? - Answer is a hormonal medication of
the progestin type. It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone
therapy
During a preconception office visit, a woman tells the RN that her firstborn child was
anencephalic and she asks how she can reduce the chance of this occurring in future
pregnancies. The RN should give the woman which instruction? - Answer Take 400 μg of folic
acid each day
This is the recommended intake of folic acid per day starting at least a month before
conception, to prevent? - Answer Neural tube defects like anencephaly.
An RN is obtaining a sexual history from a male patient. Which sign and symptoms support a
diagnosis of nonbacterial prostatitis (type III)? - Answer Perineal pain and dysuria
An RN is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has had a vasectomy. What is
included in teaching post-op? - Answer 1) Snug cotton undergarments are recommended in
the days immediately following the surgery.
2) Sexual intercourse may be resumed as desired, usually after one week.
3) Sitz baths may relieve discomfort and swelling.
4) Discoloration of the scrotal skin is normal following a vasectomy.
5) Back up contraception is needed until sterility is confirmed. This may take 4 to 8 weeks.
