NSG-301 Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions
A 23-year-old sexually active male tells the nurse practitioner
that he is worried because he has been having "burning
sensation when urinating and a yellowish discharge from his
penis." On assessment, the nurse notes that his testicles are
swollen. What sexually transmitted infection diagnosis is
supported by this assessment data? Correct Answers
Gonorrhea.
A 25-year-old client who reports breast tenderness, mood
swings, and backache before the onset of menses is diagnosed
with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What instruction should the
nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of
PMS? Select all that apply. Correct Answers A) Take a
prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods.
A 26-year-old mother of three children tells the nurse at her
annual check-up that she does not want to have any more
children; however, her religion forbids the use of contraceptive
devices. Which of the following methods would be the best
option for this client? Correct Answers Rhythm method.
A 40-year-old client comes to the healthcare facility reporting
erectile dysfunction (ED). The nurse is reinforcing the
information provided by the physician regarding the pros and
cons of treatment options. What information should the nurse
provide the client? Correct Answers Penile vascular surgery is
rarely successful.
, A 50-year-old client is scheduled for a test for prostate-specific
antigen (PSA). What should the nurse tell the client with respect
to the procedure? Correct Answers Inform client that he may
feel mild discomfort during the injection.
A 50-year-old male client asks the nurse what signs he should
look for with prostate cancer. How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answers "Early cancer of the prostate does not usually
produce symptoms."
A child at the healthcare facility is scheduled to undergo
surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement
immediately before the surgery? Correct Answers Take and
record vital signs and weight.
A child is admitted to the healthcare facility for surgery
following a fracture. The child is aggressive and refuses to
comply with the staff of the facility. Which phase of separation
anxiety is the child going through? Correct Answers Protest.
A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
What is the usual initial medical treatment for this condition?
Correct Answers Simple prostatectomy.
A client is undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP). What is the purpose of this procedure? Correct
Answers To remove a cancerous prostate.
A female client tells the nurse that she can feel contractions in
her vagina and that they prevent her husband's penis from
A 23-year-old sexually active male tells the nurse practitioner
that he is worried because he has been having "burning
sensation when urinating and a yellowish discharge from his
penis." On assessment, the nurse notes that his testicles are
swollen. What sexually transmitted infection diagnosis is
supported by this assessment data? Correct Answers
Gonorrhea.
A 25-year-old client who reports breast tenderness, mood
swings, and backache before the onset of menses is diagnosed
with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What instruction should the
nurse provide to the client to help relieve the symptoms of
PMS? Select all that apply. Correct Answers A) Take a
prescribed dose of diuretic medications.
B) Maintain a low-salt diet during menstrual periods.
A 26-year-old mother of three children tells the nurse at her
annual check-up that she does not want to have any more
children; however, her religion forbids the use of contraceptive
devices. Which of the following methods would be the best
option for this client? Correct Answers Rhythm method.
A 40-year-old client comes to the healthcare facility reporting
erectile dysfunction (ED). The nurse is reinforcing the
information provided by the physician regarding the pros and
cons of treatment options. What information should the nurse
provide the client? Correct Answers Penile vascular surgery is
rarely successful.
, A 50-year-old client is scheduled for a test for prostate-specific
antigen (PSA). What should the nurse tell the client with respect
to the procedure? Correct Answers Inform client that he may
feel mild discomfort during the injection.
A 50-year-old male client asks the nurse what signs he should
look for with prostate cancer. How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answers "Early cancer of the prostate does not usually
produce symptoms."
A child at the healthcare facility is scheduled to undergo
surgery. Which intervention should the nurse implement
immediately before the surgery? Correct Answers Take and
record vital signs and weight.
A child is admitted to the healthcare facility for surgery
following a fracture. The child is aggressive and refuses to
comply with the staff of the facility. Which phase of separation
anxiety is the child going through? Correct Answers Protest.
A client is diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
What is the usual initial medical treatment for this condition?
Correct Answers Simple prostatectomy.
A client is undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP). What is the purpose of this procedure? Correct
Answers To remove a cancerous prostate.
A female client tells the nurse that she can feel contractions in
her vagina and that they prevent her husband's penis from
