NSG 6001 Week 3 Midterm South University Latest Update
2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with
GERD?
Recline and rest after meals.
Drink hot toddies to relieve stomach distress.
Increase the amount of spicy foods.
Eliminate coffee.
2. If a 78-year-old man with C2 prostate cancer presents with worsening
symptoms, what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Initiation of a low-dose aspirin regimen.
Referral for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Reassurance and observation without immediate intervention.
Consideration of more aggressive treatment options such as
radiation or hormone therapy.
3. What is the sexually transmitted infection (STI) associated with the risk of
ophthalmia neonatorum in newborns?
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis
HIV
,4. In a surgical procedure to treat erectile dysfunction, if the corpus
spongiosum is damaged, what potential complication might arise?
Enhanced erectile response
Reduced risk of urinary tract infections
Impaired urethral function
Increased blood flow to the penis
5. In elderly men, urinary incontinence is most often caused by:
Low estrogen levels
Increased incidence of urinary tract infections
Bladder dysfunction
Enlargement of the prostate gland
Weakened smooth muscle of the urethra
6. A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by NSAID use. Which
of the following would be indicated for this client?
Antibiotic therapy
Insertion of a nasogastric tube for gastric lavage
Treatment similar to a client with peptic ulcer disease
Preparation for surgery
7. Describe the role of the prostate gland in male reproductive health.
The prostate gland secretes hormones that regulate testosterone
levels.
, The prostate gland produces a milky alkaline substance that
neutralizes the acidity of the male urethra and the female vagina,
facilitating sperm viability.
The prostate gland filters toxins from the blood.
The prostate gland is responsible for the production of red blood
cells.
8. The nurse is caring for a client with hemochromatosis. Based on this
diagnosis, the client is most at risk for:
Liver cirrhosis
Anemia
Hypoglycemia
Atrophy of the spleen
9. Describe the significance of screening for gonorrhea in pregnant women in
relation to newborn health.
Gonorrhea does not affect newborns, so screening is not necessary.
Screening for gonorrhea is only necessary if the mother shows
symptoms.
Screening is only important for STIs that affect the mother's health.
Screening for gonorrhea in pregnant women is crucial to prevent
ophthalmia neonatorum, which can lead to blindness in newborns.
10. Describe why patients with GERD are advised against lying down after
meals.
Lying down has no effect on GERD symptoms.
Lying down prevents stomach acid from rising.
, Lying down after meals can increase the risk of acid reflux.
Lying down helps in digestion and reduces symptoms.
11. Describe how sharing needles can lead to the transmission of STIs among
adolescents.
Sharing needles does not transmit STIs as they are only spread
through sexual contact.
Sharing needles only transmits bacterial infections, not viral STIs.
Sharing needles can lead to the transmission of STIs because it
allows for the exchange of blood, which may contain infectious
agents.
Sharing needles is safe if cleaned beforehand.
12. The 56-year-old man with chronic bacterial prostatitis should be treated with
trimethoprim 80mg-sulfamethoxazole 400mg for how long?
at least 2-3 weeks
at least 10-14 days
at least 4-6-weeks
at least 14-28 days
13. What dietary change is commonly recommended for patients suffering from
GERD?
Increasing fiber intake
Avoiding spicy foods
Drinking carbonated beverages
Consuming more citrus fruits
2026 | Exam Prep | High-Yield Review Guide
1. Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with
GERD?
Recline and rest after meals.
Drink hot toddies to relieve stomach distress.
Increase the amount of spicy foods.
Eliminate coffee.
2. If a 78-year-old man with C2 prostate cancer presents with worsening
symptoms, what would be the most appropriate next step in management?
Initiation of a low-dose aspirin regimen.
Referral for a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Reassurance and observation without immediate intervention.
Consideration of more aggressive treatment options such as
radiation or hormone therapy.
3. What is the sexually transmitted infection (STI) associated with the risk of
ophthalmia neonatorum in newborns?
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Syphilis
HIV
,4. In a surgical procedure to treat erectile dysfunction, if the corpus
spongiosum is damaged, what potential complication might arise?
Enhanced erectile response
Reduced risk of urinary tract infections
Impaired urethral function
Increased blood flow to the penis
5. In elderly men, urinary incontinence is most often caused by:
Low estrogen levels
Increased incidence of urinary tract infections
Bladder dysfunction
Enlargement of the prostate gland
Weakened smooth muscle of the urethra
6. A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease caused by NSAID use. Which
of the following would be indicated for this client?
Antibiotic therapy
Insertion of a nasogastric tube for gastric lavage
Treatment similar to a client with peptic ulcer disease
Preparation for surgery
7. Describe the role of the prostate gland in male reproductive health.
The prostate gland secretes hormones that regulate testosterone
levels.
, The prostate gland produces a milky alkaline substance that
neutralizes the acidity of the male urethra and the female vagina,
facilitating sperm viability.
The prostate gland filters toxins from the blood.
The prostate gland is responsible for the production of red blood
cells.
8. The nurse is caring for a client with hemochromatosis. Based on this
diagnosis, the client is most at risk for:
Liver cirrhosis
Anemia
Hypoglycemia
Atrophy of the spleen
9. Describe the significance of screening for gonorrhea in pregnant women in
relation to newborn health.
Gonorrhea does not affect newborns, so screening is not necessary.
Screening for gonorrhea is only necessary if the mother shows
symptoms.
Screening is only important for STIs that affect the mother's health.
Screening for gonorrhea in pregnant women is crucial to prevent
ophthalmia neonatorum, which can lead to blindness in newborns.
10. Describe why patients with GERD are advised against lying down after
meals.
Lying down has no effect on GERD symptoms.
Lying down prevents stomach acid from rising.
, Lying down after meals can increase the risk of acid reflux.
Lying down helps in digestion and reduces symptoms.
11. Describe how sharing needles can lead to the transmission of STIs among
adolescents.
Sharing needles does not transmit STIs as they are only spread
through sexual contact.
Sharing needles only transmits bacterial infections, not viral STIs.
Sharing needles can lead to the transmission of STIs because it
allows for the exchange of blood, which may contain infectious
agents.
Sharing needles is safe if cleaned beforehand.
12. The 56-year-old man with chronic bacterial prostatitis should be treated with
trimethoprim 80mg-sulfamethoxazole 400mg for how long?
at least 2-3 weeks
at least 10-14 days
at least 4-6-weeks
at least 14-28 days
13. What dietary change is commonly recommended for patients suffering from
GERD?
Increasing fiber intake
Avoiding spicy foods
Drinking carbonated beverages
Consuming more citrus fruits
