Prostate Cancer Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
The nurse is preparing a poster on prostate cancer for display at a health fair. Which
information should the nurse include on the display?
(Select all that apply.)
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in North America.
There is a reduced incidence of prostate cancer in men who take large amounts of
vitamin A.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men.
When prostate cancer is confined to the prostate, the 5-year survival rate is 100%.
Prostate cancer occurs more often in Black men. - ANSWER✔✔-A, C, D, E
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men and is the second
leading cause of death in North America. When confined to the prostate, the 5-year
survival rate is 100%. If the cancer spreads regionally, the survival rate is 95% after 5
, years. This disease occurs more often in African American men at a rate greater than
60% higher than those seen in White men. Asians and Native Americans have the
lowest incidence of prostate cancer. Taking large amounts of vitamin A does not reduce
the incidence of prostate cancer.
The nurse is interviewing a client admitted with a diagnosis of prostate cancer and
questions the client regarding his symptoms. Which symptoms, if experienced by the
client, support the diagnosis?
(Select all that apply.)
Polyuria
Reduction in urinary stream
Frequent urination
Dysuria
Nocturia - ANSWER✔✔-B, C, D, E
Rationale
Dysuria is painful or difficult urination that occurs because of prostatic cancer. As the
tumor grows, it can compress the urethra, leading to urinary obstruction. The tumor
may metastasize directly into the seminal vesicles or bladder or may spread via the
lymphatic and venous systems.
Questions and Answers
The nurse is preparing a poster on prostate cancer for display at a health fair. Which
information should the nurse include on the display?
(Select all that apply.)
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in North America.
There is a reduced incidence of prostate cancer in men who take large amounts of
vitamin A.
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men.
When prostate cancer is confined to the prostate, the 5-year survival rate is 100%.
Prostate cancer occurs more often in Black men. - ANSWER✔✔-A, C, D, E
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men and is the second
leading cause of death in North America. When confined to the prostate, the 5-year
survival rate is 100%. If the cancer spreads regionally, the survival rate is 95% after 5
, years. This disease occurs more often in African American men at a rate greater than
60% higher than those seen in White men. Asians and Native Americans have the
lowest incidence of prostate cancer. Taking large amounts of vitamin A does not reduce
the incidence of prostate cancer.
The nurse is interviewing a client admitted with a diagnosis of prostate cancer and
questions the client regarding his symptoms. Which symptoms, if experienced by the
client, support the diagnosis?
(Select all that apply.)
Polyuria
Reduction in urinary stream
Frequent urination
Dysuria
Nocturia - ANSWER✔✔-B, C, D, E
Rationale
Dysuria is painful or difficult urination that occurs because of prostatic cancer. As the
tumor grows, it can compress the urethra, leading to urinary obstruction. The tumor
may metastasize directly into the seminal vesicles or bladder or may spread via the
lymphatic and venous systems.
