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MED SURG 201 Final Exam – Questions and Answers
(West Coast University)/ LATEST EXAM!!!
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly
likely report which symptom? - Answer-difficulty starting
flow of urine
A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime.
The nurse should monitor the patient's: - Answer-blood
pressure - Hytrin can cause orthostatic hypotension
A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation
should the nurse increase the flow rate of the CBI: -
Answer-when the drainage becomes bright red
A patient is to receive belladonna and opium
suppositories, pen, following a TURP. The nurse should
give the patient this drug when he demonstrates signs of: -
Answer-pain from bladder spasms
A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would
be consistent with transurethral resection syndrome? -
Answer-bradycardia and confusion
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If a patient's prostate enlargment is caused by malignancy,
which of the following labs would help determine whether
metastasis has occurred? - Answer-serum acid
phosphatase
The most common screening intervention for detecting
BPH in med over age 50 is an annual: - Answer-Digital
rectal exam
When caring for a patient following a radical prostatectomy
with a perineal approach, an appropriate nursing diagnosis
for the nurse is, risk for infection r/t: - Answer-wound
contamination
The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle? -
Answer-Do not allow pregnant women into the pt's room
Hormone therapy is prescribed for a patient with prostate
cancer. The goal of this treatment is to: - Answer-limit the
amount of circulating androgens
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What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient
following a prostatectomy? - Answer-avoid lifting objects
heavier than 20lbs for at least 6 weeks
Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? - Answer--
alopecia
The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular
self-exam. The nurse tells the patient - Answer-the best
time for the exam is after a shower
Serum tumor markers that may be elevated with cancer of
the testicles and used to monitor response to therapy
include: - Answer-Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the description of phimosis? - Answer-
inflammation of the prepuce
Which is the description of a varicocele - Answer-testicular
vein dilation
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what is the description for a hydrocele - Answer-scrotal
lymphedema
A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly
evaluated bc: - Answer-treatment of ED is based on the
cause of the problem
The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that
following the procedure - Answer-an alternative form of
contraception must be used for 6-8 weeks
A patient is being admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis
of urolithiasis and ureteral colic. The nurse assesses the
patient for pain that is - Answer-excruciating wavelike, and
radiating toward genitalia
which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis -
Answer-acute/chronic pain
In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the
S&S may include: - Answer-edema, proteinuria, hematuria
MED SURG 201 Final Exam – Questions and Answers
(West Coast University)/ LATEST EXAM!!!
The nurse anticipates the patient with BPH will mostly
likely report which symptom? - Answer-difficulty starting
flow of urine
A patient with BPH is taking terazosin (hytrin) at bedtime.
The nurse should monitor the patient's: - Answer-blood
pressure - Hytrin can cause orthostatic hypotension
A client returned from a TURP with CBI. In which situation
should the nurse increase the flow rate of the CBI: -
Answer-when the drainage becomes bright red
A patient is to receive belladonna and opium
suppositories, pen, following a TURP. The nurse should
give the patient this drug when he demonstrates signs of: -
Answer-pain from bladder spasms
A patient is receiving CBI. Which asesssment data would
be consistent with transurethral resection syndrome? -
Answer-bradycardia and confusion
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If a patient's prostate enlargment is caused by malignancy,
which of the following labs would help determine whether
metastasis has occurred? - Answer-serum acid
phosphatase
The most common screening intervention for detecting
BPH in med over age 50 is an annual: - Answer-Digital
rectal exam
When caring for a patient following a radical prostatectomy
with a perineal approach, an appropriate nursing diagnosis
for the nurse is, risk for infection r/t: - Answer-wound
contamination
The nurse is caring for a patient with an internal radiation
implant. The nurse should observe which principle? -
Answer-Do not allow pregnant women into the pt's room
Hormone therapy is prescribed for a patient with prostate
cancer. The goal of this treatment is to: - Answer-limit the
amount of circulating androgens
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What is accurate discharge instructions for a patient
following a prostatectomy? - Answer-avoid lifting objects
heavier than 20lbs for at least 6 weeks
Which is not a sign of testicular cancer? - Answer--
alopecia
The nurse is instructing the patient to perform a testicular
self-exam. The nurse tells the patient - Answer-the best
time for the exam is after a shower
Serum tumor markers that may be elevated with cancer of
the testicles and used to monitor response to therapy
include: - Answer-Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) and chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG)
What is the description of phimosis? - Answer-
inflammation of the prepuce
Which is the description of a varicocele - Answer-testicular
vein dilation
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what is the description for a hydrocele - Answer-scrotal
lymphedema
A patient seeking help for ED should be thoroughly
evaluated bc: - Answer-treatment of ED is based on the
cause of the problem
The nurse teaches the patient having a vasectomy that
following the procedure - Answer-an alternative form of
contraception must be used for 6-8 weeks
A patient is being admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis
of urolithiasis and ureteral colic. The nurse assesses the
patient for pain that is - Answer-excruciating wavelike, and
radiating toward genitalia
which is the priority nsg dx for a pt with pyelonephritis -
Answer-acute/chronic pain
In glomerulonephritis, the glomeruli are injured and the
S&S may include: - Answer-edema, proteinuria, hematuria
