NSG 6001 Week 4 Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals
hematuria. What will the provider do next to evaluate this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER
PSA and perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml. What does this value indicate. -
CORRECT ANSWER BPH
A male patient reports nocturia and daytime urinary frequency and urgency without changes in the
force of the urine stream. What is the likely cause of this? - CORRECT ANSWER UTI
A 70 year old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling, and a diminished urine stream. A
digital rectal exam reveals an enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which tests will
the primary care provider order based on these findings? - CORRECT ANSWER Urinalysis
and serum creatinine
The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor Sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction
in a 65-year-old male patient. What will be included when teaching this patient about taking this
medication? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Take on an empty stomach
The medication effects may last for 24-36 hours
Medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older men? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hypoactive sexual desire in older men is related to sexual aversion.
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the provider notes a bluish color showing
through the skin on the affected side. Palpation reveals a "bag of worms" on the proximal spermatic
cord. What is an important next step in managing this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Referral
to an emergency department for surgical consultation.
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
An older male patient reports urinary frequency, back pain, and nocturia. A dipstick urinalysis reveals
hematuria. What will the provider do next to evaluate this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER
PSA and perform a digital rectal exam
An older male patient has a screening PSA which is 12 ng/ml. What does this value indicate. -
CORRECT ANSWER BPH
A male patient reports nocturia and daytime urinary frequency and urgency without changes in the
force of the urine stream. What is the likely cause of this? - CORRECT ANSWER UTI
A 70 year old male reports urinary hesitancy, post void dribbling, and a diminished urine stream. A
digital rectal exam reveals an enlarged prostate gland that feels rubbery and smooth. Which tests will
the primary care provider order based on these findings? - CORRECT ANSWER Urinalysis
and serum creatinine
The provider orders the oral phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor Sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction
in a 65-year-old male patient. What will be included when teaching this patient about taking this
medication? Select all that apply. - CORRECT ANSWER Take on an empty stomach
The medication effects may last for 24-36 hours
Medication may be taken once daily
Which is true about hypoactive sexual desire in older men? - CORRECT ANSWER
Hypoactive sexual desire in older men is related to sexual aversion.
A young adult male reports a dull pain in the scrotum and the provider notes a bluish color showing
through the skin on the affected side. Palpation reveals a "bag of worms" on the proximal spermatic
cord. What is an important next step in managing this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Referral
to an emergency department for surgical consultation.
