NSG 525 Final Exam questions well
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Which finding does the nurse recognize as abnormal when examining a male patient?
A. Testes are palpable and firm within the scrotal sac bilaterally
B. Discharge observed from the penis when the glans is compressed
C. Foreskin lies loosely over the penis
D. Glans is a lighter skin tone than the rest of the penis - correct answer ✔✔B. Discharge
observed from the penis when the glans is compressed
A 22-year old male comes to the emergency department with a concern about a mass in his
testicle. In addition to his age and race, which fact is a known risk factor for testicular cancer -
correct answer ✔✔A. He had an undescended testicle at birth
Which data collected from the history of a 32-year old female patient should be followed with a
symptom analysis?
A. Has never had a mammogram
B. Experience light to moderate bleeding during the menstrual cycle
C. Periods began at age 12; has never been pregnant
D. Has pelvic pain and vaginal discharge - correct answer ✔✔D. Has pelvic pain and vaginal
discharge
While taking the health history of a 23-year-old female, the nurses considers risk factors for STD.
Which data from the patient suggest a need for patient education?
A. She has been in a monogamous sexual relationship for 2 years; she uses condoms to prevent
pregnancy
,B. She has been sexually involved with one man for the last 2 weeks; she uses spermicidal gel to
prevent pregnancy
C. She has a Pap test each year, and the results have been negative
D. She uses oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy - correct answer ✔✔B. She has been
sexually involved with one man for the last 2 weeks; she uses spermicidal gel to prevent
pregnancy
A patient has a herpes lesion on her vulva. While examining her, the nurse should take which
measures?
A. Wear examination gloves while in contact with the genitalia
B. Place the patient in an isolation room
C. Wash the genitalia with alcohol or povidone-iodine (betadine) before the examination
D. Inspect the genitalia only; reschedule the patient for a full examination after the lesion has
healed - correct answer ✔✔A. Wear examination gloves while in contact with the genitalia
To inspect the glans penis of the uncircumcised male, the nurse retracts the foreskin. After
inspection, she is unable to replace the foreskin over the glans. The nurse recognizes that this
situation could potentially lead to which complications?
A. Decreased Sperm Production
B. Urinary tract infection
C. Tissue necrosis of the penis
D. Testicular cancer - correct answer ✔✔C. Tissue necrosis of the penis
Which finding is expected during a rectal exam
A. The rectal wall is smooth
B. Severe pain is reported when the finger is introduced through the anus
C. Hard stool is present in the rectum
D. The anus is surrounded by white flat lesions - correct answer ✔✔A. The rectal wall is smooth
, The nurse recognizes which symptom as commonly associated with prostate enlargement?
A. Constipation
B. Rectal Bleeding
C. Weak Urinary System
D. Penile Discharge - correct answer ✔✔C. Weak Urinary System
During examination, the nurse palpates the Skene glands. Which technique best describes this
process?
A. Exerting pressure over the clitoris, slide the finger downward (posteriorly) toward the vaginal
opening
B. Palpate the fourchette and slide the finger forward (anteriorly) toward the vaginal opening
C. Exert pressure on the anterior vaginal wall and slide the finger outward toward the vaginal
opening
D. Grasp the labia majora between the index finger and thumb and milk the labia outward -
correct answer ✔✔C. Exert pressure on the anterior vaginal wall and slide the finger outward
toward the vaginal opening
A patient tells the nurse that her stools have bright red blood in them. The nurse suspects what
problem?
A. Gall bladder disease
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Rectal Polyps
D. Upper intestinal bleeding - correct answer ✔✔B. Hemorrhoids
The nurse explains that a Pap test involves the provider taking a sample of:
A. cervical tissue.
B. endocervical cells.
answered to pass
Which finding does the nurse recognize as abnormal when examining a male patient?
A. Testes are palpable and firm within the scrotal sac bilaterally
B. Discharge observed from the penis when the glans is compressed
C. Foreskin lies loosely over the penis
D. Glans is a lighter skin tone than the rest of the penis - correct answer ✔✔B. Discharge
observed from the penis when the glans is compressed
A 22-year old male comes to the emergency department with a concern about a mass in his
testicle. In addition to his age and race, which fact is a known risk factor for testicular cancer -
correct answer ✔✔A. He had an undescended testicle at birth
Which data collected from the history of a 32-year old female patient should be followed with a
symptom analysis?
A. Has never had a mammogram
B. Experience light to moderate bleeding during the menstrual cycle
C. Periods began at age 12; has never been pregnant
D. Has pelvic pain and vaginal discharge - correct answer ✔✔D. Has pelvic pain and vaginal
discharge
While taking the health history of a 23-year-old female, the nurses considers risk factors for STD.
Which data from the patient suggest a need for patient education?
A. She has been in a monogamous sexual relationship for 2 years; she uses condoms to prevent
pregnancy
,B. She has been sexually involved with one man for the last 2 weeks; she uses spermicidal gel to
prevent pregnancy
C. She has a Pap test each year, and the results have been negative
D. She uses oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy - correct answer ✔✔B. She has been
sexually involved with one man for the last 2 weeks; she uses spermicidal gel to prevent
pregnancy
A patient has a herpes lesion on her vulva. While examining her, the nurse should take which
measures?
A. Wear examination gloves while in contact with the genitalia
B. Place the patient in an isolation room
C. Wash the genitalia with alcohol or povidone-iodine (betadine) before the examination
D. Inspect the genitalia only; reschedule the patient for a full examination after the lesion has
healed - correct answer ✔✔A. Wear examination gloves while in contact with the genitalia
To inspect the glans penis of the uncircumcised male, the nurse retracts the foreskin. After
inspection, she is unable to replace the foreskin over the glans. The nurse recognizes that this
situation could potentially lead to which complications?
A. Decreased Sperm Production
B. Urinary tract infection
C. Tissue necrosis of the penis
D. Testicular cancer - correct answer ✔✔C. Tissue necrosis of the penis
Which finding is expected during a rectal exam
A. The rectal wall is smooth
B. Severe pain is reported when the finger is introduced through the anus
C. Hard stool is present in the rectum
D. The anus is surrounded by white flat lesions - correct answer ✔✔A. The rectal wall is smooth
, The nurse recognizes which symptom as commonly associated with prostate enlargement?
A. Constipation
B. Rectal Bleeding
C. Weak Urinary System
D. Penile Discharge - correct answer ✔✔C. Weak Urinary System
During examination, the nurse palpates the Skene glands. Which technique best describes this
process?
A. Exerting pressure over the clitoris, slide the finger downward (posteriorly) toward the vaginal
opening
B. Palpate the fourchette and slide the finger forward (anteriorly) toward the vaginal opening
C. Exert pressure on the anterior vaginal wall and slide the finger outward toward the vaginal
opening
D. Grasp the labia majora between the index finger and thumb and milk the labia outward -
correct answer ✔✔C. Exert pressure on the anterior vaginal wall and slide the finger outward
toward the vaginal opening
A patient tells the nurse that her stools have bright red blood in them. The nurse suspects what
problem?
A. Gall bladder disease
B. Hemorrhoids
C. Rectal Polyps
D. Upper intestinal bleeding - correct answer ✔✔B. Hemorrhoids
The nurse explains that a Pap test involves the provider taking a sample of:
A. cervical tissue.
B. endocervical cells.
