NU 155
FINAL EXAM
Tested Questions with Rationales
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Galen College of Nursing
Thi s Doc ume nt De s c r i pt i on:
This document contains a collection of tested and
verified questions with accurate answers from Final
Exam of NU 155 at the Galen College of Nursing. It
covers core topics assessed in the course and
,reflects the actual exam format and question style. Ideal for
exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
**1. The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a *Candida
albicans* (yeast) infection. Which of the following findings does the nurse
expect to observe?**
A) Thick, yellow-green discharge
B) Cottage cheese-like discharge
C) Bloody vaginal discharge
D) Clear, watery discharge
**Correct Answer:** B) Cottage cheese-like discharge
**Expert Rationale:** *Candida albicans* typically causes a thick, white, curd-like
(cottage cheese) vaginal discharge accompanied by itching and irritation. This is
characteristic of a yeast infection, differentiating it from bacterial or other causes
of vaginitis.
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,**2. The nurse is reinforcing instruction with a client who has gonorrhea. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further
instruction?**
A) "I will complete all my antibiotics before resuming sexual activity."
B) "I should notify my sexual partners about my infection."
C) "I can continue to have sex as long as I am taking antibiotics."
D) "I should use condoms to prevent reinfection and spread."
**Correct Answer:** C) "I can continue to have sex as long as I am taking
antibiotics."
**Expert Rationale:** Sexual activity should be avoided until the infection and
symptoms fully resolve and the healthcare provider confirms that the client is no
longer contagious. Having sex during treatment can lead to continued
transmission and reinfection.
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**3. The nurse is contributing to a community education program about
testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following information should the
nurse suggest including?**
A) Gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers to check for lumps or
swelling.
, B) Examine the testicles once a year during a routine physical.
C) Use vigorous squeezing if swelling is suspected.
D) Use a mirror to check for changes in skin color around the scrotum.
**Correct Answer:** A) Gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers
to check for lumps or swelling.
**Expert Rationale:** TSE involves a gentle but thorough examination of each
testicle to detect lumps, swelling, or changes. Frequent monthly self-examinations
increase early detection of testicular cancer.
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**4. The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client about breast self-
examinations (BSE). Which of the following should the nurse include as the best
time to perform BSE?**
A) The first day of the menstrual cycle
B) 1 week after the menstrual cycle
C) Midnight before going to bed
D) During ovulation
**Correct Answer:** B) 1 week after the menstrual cycle
FINAL EXAM
Tested Questions with Rationales
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Galen College of Nursing
Thi s Doc ume nt De s c r i pt i on:
This document contains a collection of tested and
verified questions with accurate answers from Final
Exam of NU 155 at the Galen College of Nursing. It
covers core topics assessed in the course and
,reflects the actual exam format and question style. Ideal for
exam preparation and concept reinforcement.
**1. The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a *Candida
albicans* (yeast) infection. Which of the following findings does the nurse
expect to observe?**
A) Thick, yellow-green discharge
B) Cottage cheese-like discharge
C) Bloody vaginal discharge
D) Clear, watery discharge
**Correct Answer:** B) Cottage cheese-like discharge
**Expert Rationale:** *Candida albicans* typically causes a thick, white, curd-like
(cottage cheese) vaginal discharge accompanied by itching and irritation. This is
characteristic of a yeast infection, differentiating it from bacterial or other causes
of vaginitis.
---
,**2. The nurse is reinforcing instruction with a client who has gonorrhea. Which
of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further
instruction?**
A) "I will complete all my antibiotics before resuming sexual activity."
B) "I should notify my sexual partners about my infection."
C) "I can continue to have sex as long as I am taking antibiotics."
D) "I should use condoms to prevent reinfection and spread."
**Correct Answer:** C) "I can continue to have sex as long as I am taking
antibiotics."
**Expert Rationale:** Sexual activity should be avoided until the infection and
symptoms fully resolve and the healthcare provider confirms that the client is no
longer contagious. Having sex during treatment can lead to continued
transmission and reinfection.
---
**3. The nurse is contributing to a community education program about
testicular self-examination (TSE). Which of the following information should the
nurse suggest including?**
A) Gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers to check for lumps or
swelling.
, B) Examine the testicles once a year during a routine physical.
C) Use vigorous squeezing if swelling is suspected.
D) Use a mirror to check for changes in skin color around the scrotum.
**Correct Answer:** A) Gently roll each testicle between the thumb and fingers
to check for lumps or swelling.
**Expert Rationale:** TSE involves a gentle but thorough examination of each
testicle to detect lumps, swelling, or changes. Frequent monthly self-examinations
increase early detection of testicular cancer.
---
**4. The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a female client about breast self-
examinations (BSE). Which of the following should the nurse include as the best
time to perform BSE?**
A) The first day of the menstrual cycle
B) 1 week after the menstrual cycle
C) Midnight before going to bed
D) During ovulation
**Correct Answer:** B) 1 week after the menstrual cycle
