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PNR 140 Final Exam Questions and Answers
What physical finding is most concerning for a patient with an
enlarged prostate?
Ans: urinary dysfunction
Identify the risk factors for prostate cancer including dietary
changes
Ans: genetic
hereditary
family history
vasectomy
diet high in animal fat
excessive supplemental vitamins
What symptoms would indicate to the practical nurse the patient
has prostate cancer rather than BPH?
Ans: blood in the urine
Identify the nursing interventions used when caring for a patient
receiving bladder irrigation after surgical treatment for prostate
cancer or BPH
Ans: assess the catheter and drainage tubing regularly
maintain the rate of flow to keep output light pink or colorless
assess output every 2 hrs for color, consistency,amt, clots
assess for bladder spasms
What body systems are affected by syphilis?
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Ans: Can affect almost any body tissue or organ
What symptoms are associated with tertiary syphilis?
Ans: gummas in the skin, bones and liver
inflammation of the CNS and cardiovascular system
What medication is used to treat syphilis?
Ans: penicillin G
doxycycline
tetracycline
What test are used to diagnose syphilis?
Ans: Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption (FTA-ABS)
What symptoms are frequently associated with STIs in women?
Ans: vaginal discharge
itching
Identify the preventative care and treatment for a woman with an
STI such as HPV
Ans: gardisil vaccination
accurate sexual history
abstinence
condoms/spermicides
medications
Explain appropriate edu the PN will reinforce for a community
group about STI prevention
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Ans: recommend HPV vaccinations
discuss the need for prompt treatment
discuss abstinence and safe sex
teach signs and symptoms
What activity and position orders are common when caring for a
patient with PID?
Ans: bed rest
semi-fowler's position
What age related changes would the practical nurse anticipate
when caring for an elderly patient with ear changes?
Ans: organ of corti and cochlea atrophy
decreased blood supply
decreased acoustic reflex
presbycusis
lost of high frequency sound
cerumen is dryer and harder and tends to accumulate
What information will the PN reinforce when a patient is
scheduled for a caloric test?
Ans: avoid consumption of alcohol or caffeine for 24 hrs prior
NPO for 6 hrs prior
What interventions will PN implement when caring for a patient
with ringing in the ears?
Ans: use a white noise masking device
What symptoms would the PN anticipate when the patient has an
inner ear disorder?
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PNR 140 Final Exam Questions and Answers
What physical finding is most concerning for a patient with an
enlarged prostate?
Ans: urinary dysfunction
Identify the risk factors for prostate cancer including dietary
changes
Ans: genetic
hereditary
family history
vasectomy
diet high in animal fat
excessive supplemental vitamins
What symptoms would indicate to the practical nurse the patient
has prostate cancer rather than BPH?
Ans: blood in the urine
Identify the nursing interventions used when caring for a patient
receiving bladder irrigation after surgical treatment for prostate
cancer or BPH
Ans: assess the catheter and drainage tubing regularly
maintain the rate of flow to keep output light pink or colorless
assess output every 2 hrs for color, consistency,amt, clots
assess for bladder spasms
What body systems are affected by syphilis?
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Ans: Can affect almost any body tissue or organ
What symptoms are associated with tertiary syphilis?
Ans: gummas in the skin, bones and liver
inflammation of the CNS and cardiovascular system
What medication is used to treat syphilis?
Ans: penicillin G
doxycycline
tetracycline
What test are used to diagnose syphilis?
Ans: Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption (FTA-ABS)
What symptoms are frequently associated with STIs in women?
Ans: vaginal discharge
itching
Identify the preventative care and treatment for a woman with an
STI such as HPV
Ans: gardisil vaccination
accurate sexual history
abstinence
condoms/spermicides
medications
Explain appropriate edu the PN will reinforce for a community
group about STI prevention
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Ans: recommend HPV vaccinations
discuss the need for prompt treatment
discuss abstinence and safe sex
teach signs and symptoms
What activity and position orders are common when caring for a
patient with PID?
Ans: bed rest
semi-fowler's position
What age related changes would the practical nurse anticipate
when caring for an elderly patient with ear changes?
Ans: organ of corti and cochlea atrophy
decreased blood supply
decreased acoustic reflex
presbycusis
lost of high frequency sound
cerumen is dryer and harder and tends to accumulate
What information will the PN reinforce when a patient is
scheduled for a caloric test?
Ans: avoid consumption of alcohol or caffeine for 24 hrs prior
NPO for 6 hrs prior
What interventions will PN implement when caring for a patient
with ringing in the ears?
Ans: use a white noise masking device
What symptoms would the PN anticipate when the patient has an
inner ear disorder?
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