NSG 3250: ADULT HEALTH I
EXAM 4 — Q&A’s Latest 2026/27 -Galen.
Questions 1–150
1. Which intervention is appropriate for epididymitis?
A. Scrotal support and intermittent cold compresses
B. High-impact exercise
C. Frequent sexual stimulation
D. Tight abdominal binding
✓ Correct Answer: A. Scrotal support and intermittent cold compresses
Rationale: Treatment in the notes includes reduced activity, scrotal support/elevation, cold compresses, NSAIDs,
and sitz baths.
2. Which sensory change is common in older adults?
A. Improved night vision
B. Improved high-frequency hearing
C. Reduced ability to hear high-frequency sounds
D. Increased tactile sensitivity
✓ Correct Answer: C. Reduced ability to hear high-frequency sounds
Rationale: The Unit 10 sensory section describes high-frequency hearing loss and reduced tactile sensation and
vision.
3. Which statement describes finasteride therapy for BPH?
A. It is a rapid-acting rescue drug for acute urinary retention
B. It is used to treat trichomoniasis
C. It decreases prostate size and may take weeks to months to show benefit
D. It is given to increase prostate size
✓ Correct Answer: C. It decreases prostate size and may take weeks to months to show benefit
Rationale: The uploaded notes identify finasteride as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to reduce prostate size,
with delayed onset of benefit.
4. Which complication is especially associated with gonorrhea in women?
A. Pelvic inflammatory disease
B. Hydrocele
C. Urethral stricture caused by catheter trauma
D. Benign prostatic hyperplasia
✓ Correct Answer: A. Pelvic inflammatory disease
Rationale: The Unit 8 material identifies PID as a major complication of gonorrhea in women and links it to ectopic
pregnancy and infertility.
5. Why is ovarian cancer considered especially dangerous in the course material?
A. It is difficult to detect early and has a high gynecologic cancer mortality
B. It is diagnosed by PSA testing
C. It always produces obvious early symptoms
D. It is prevented completely by Kegel exercises
✓ Correct Answer: A. It is difficult to detect early and has a high gynecologic cancer mortality
Rationale: The Unit 9 notes describe ovarian cancer as difficult to diagnose because it is deep in the pelvis, lacks
an early screening tool, and often presents late.
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6. What change is expected in many uterine fibroids after menopause?
A. They always become malignant
B. They may shrink
C. They become sexually transmitted
D. They double in size because estrogen increases
✓ Correct Answer: B. They may shrink
Rationale: The notes state that fibroids often shrink during menopause as hormone stimulation decreases.
7. Which factor increases the risk for pelvic organ prolapse?
A. Regular pelvic floor exercise
B. Maintaining healthy weight
C. Vaginal childbirth
D. Avoiding straining
✓ Correct Answer: C. Vaginal childbirth
Rationale: The course materials list vaginal childbirth, age, hormone deficiency, previous pelvic surgery, and
genetics among prolapse risk factors.
8. Which discharge is most characteristic of vaginal candidiasis?
A. Clear mucus without symptoms
B. Thin gray discharge with fishy odor
C. Frothy yellow-green discharge only
D. Thick white cottage-cheese-like discharge
✓ Correct Answer: D. Thick white cottage-cheese-like discharge
Rationale: Candidiasis is described as causing itching and irritation with a white, curd-like or cottage-cheese
discharge.
9. Which symptom triad is repeatedly emphasized for endometriosis?
A. Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss
B. Dysuria, nocturia, and hematuria
C. Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and dyschezia
D. Pruritus, rash, and genital warts
✓ Correct Answer: C. Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and dyschezia
Rationale: The review and Unit 9 notes repeatedly emphasize painful menstruation, painful intercourse, and
painful bowel movements in endometriosis.
10. Which dietary principle is appropriate for many older adults?
A. Eliminate all fiber
B. Avoid monitoring weight
C. More calories with less protein
D. Fewer calories but nutrient-dense foods with adequate protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber
✓ Correct Answer: D. Fewer calories but nutrient-dense foods with adequate protein, vitamins, minerals,
and fiber
Rationale: The Unit 10 nutrition section notes that calorie needs decrease while nutrient density and adequate
protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber remain important.
11. Which teaching is important for a patient being treated for PID?
A. Sexual partners may also require treatment
B. Use hormonal contraception as protection from STIs
C. Stop antibiotics when pelvic pain improves
D. Avoid all follow-up gynecologic care
✓ Correct Answer: A. Sexual partners may also require treatment
Rationale: The uploaded materials emphasize partner treatment, completion of antibiotics, safer sex, follow-up
care, and awareness of ectopic pregnancy symptoms.
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12. Which factor increases the risk for endometrial cancer?
A. Low lifetime estrogen exposure
B. Unopposed estrogen exposure
C. Young age alone with no other risk factors
D. Regular Kegel exercises
✓ Correct Answer: B. Unopposed estrogen exposure
Rationale: The notes identify unopposed estrogen, early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, PCOS, obesity,
and tamoxifen among endometrial cancer risks.
13. Which finding is most consistent with epididymitis?
A. Painless hard irregular breast mass
B. Painless genital chancre
C. Unilateral testicular pain and swelling
D. Loss of peripheral vision
✓ Correct Answer: C. Unilateral testicular pain and swelling
Rationale: The notes describe epididymitis as developing with unilateral testicular tenderness, pain, and swelling
that may extend toward the inguinal canal.
14. Which principle should guide medication dosing in older adults?
A. Double all doses to overcome slower absorption
B. Start low and go slow
C. Start high and taper immediately
D. Ignore renal and liver function
✓ Correct Answer: B. Start low and go slow
Rationale: The pharmacokinetic section emphasizes age-related changes in absorption, metabolism, distribution,
and excretion and uses the principle “start low, go slow.”
15. Which factor is identified as a psychogenic cause of erectile dysfunction?
A. Neurologic disease
B. Performance anxiety
C. Kidney disease
D. Cirrhosis
✓ Correct Answer: B. Performance anxiety
Rationale: Anxiety, depression, fatigue, performance pressure, negative body image, and relationship issues are
listed as psychogenic causes of ED.
16. Which intervention supports musculoskeletal health in older adults?
A. Weight-bearing exercise with adequate calcium and vitamin D
B. Long-term bed rest
C. Eliminating dietary calcium
D. Avoiding all physical activity
✓ Correct Answer: A. Weight-bearing exercise with adequate calcium and vitamin D
Rationale: The Unit 10 notes recommend physical activity, including weight-bearing exercise, along with calcium
and vitamin D.
17. Which medication is used to suppress and shorten genital herpes outbreaks?
A. Ceftriaxone only
B. Leuprolide
C. Valacyclovir
D. Tamsulosin
✓ Correct Answer: C. Valacyclovir
Rationale: Acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir are listed as antivirals that suppress symptoms and shorten
lesion duration.
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