NSG 550 Exams 1–3 – Wilkes Diagnostic Reasoning: 250-Question Practice Bank



1. A 68-year-old male with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia presents for his annual physical. His provider orders a PSA level. The nurse understands that an elevated PSA is most specific for which of the following conditions?



A. Urinary tract infection

B. Prostate cancer

C. Acute kidney injury

D. Bladder obstruction



Answer: B. Prostate cancer



2. A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic workup for a...