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Medical-Surgical NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What part of the male reproductive system is responsible for the production of male sex hormones?
  1. penis
  2. testes
  3. urethra
  4. epididymis
2 .
On approximately what day of the menstrual cycle does ovulation, or release of an egg from the ovary, occur?
  1. day 1
  2. day 7
  3. day 14
  4. day 28
3 .
The emergency department nurse received a handoff report on a patient newly diagnosed with syphilis. What is an example of an assessment finding the nurse would expect during the physical exam?
  1. cold sores around the mouth
  2. genital warts
  3. rash on the hands
  4. painful urination
4 .
What schedule is endorsed as the current guideline for screening for HPV?
  1. annually
  2. every 2 years
  3. every 3 years
  4. every 4 years
5 .
The nurse is caring for a patient in the urgent care clinic who was just diagnosed with HSV infection. What treatment would the nurse anticipate for the patient?
  1. antiviral medications
  2. intramuscular antibiotics
  3. cryotherapy
  4. colposcopy procedure
6 .
What finding would indicate to the nurse that treatment for HPV was effective?
  1. Rash on the hands is gone.
  2. Genital warts or blisters have cleared up.
  3. Patient is afebrile.
  4. Patient reports no pain with urination.
7 .
The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. What component of the patient’s medical history would the nurse note as a risk factor for this type of cancer?
  1. substance misuse
  2. HIV infection
  3. hypertension
  4. low levels of testosterone
8 .
What condition of the male reproductive system would the nurse identify as the most emergent?
  1. testicular cancer
  2. erectile dysfunction
  3. testicular torsion
  4. benign prostatic hyperplasia
9 .
What assessment finding would the nurse anticipate when caring for a patient diagnosed with testicular cancer?
  1. abdominal pain
  2. hard lump in the testicle
  3. nausea and vomiting
  4. decreased sex drive
10 .
The nurse is caring for a male patient with elevated levels of lactate dehydrogenase. What condition would the nurse suspect?
  1. testicular cancer
  2. erectile dysfunction
  3. testicular torsion
  4. testicular cyst
11 .
The nurse is caring for a patient with BPH who is prescribed tamsulosin (Flomax). What is an example of a statement the nurse would in the discharge teaching about this medication?
  1. “This medication may cause you to have issues maintaining an erection.”
  2. “Be mindful of standing up too quickly while taking this medication.”
  3. “A headache should be reported to your provider right away.”
  4. “Nasal congestion is a common side effect of this medication.”
12 .
What statement reflects the pathophysiologic cause of endometriosis?
  1. cancer of the endometrium
  2. abnormal uterine tissue growth
  3. benign tumor growths in the uterus
  4. infection that results in tissue scarring
13 .
What diagnostic tests would the nurse anticipate for a female patient diagnosed with PID? Select all that apply.
  1. pregnancy test
  2. positive gonorrhea swab
  3. a reduced hematocrit
  4. elevated white blood cell count
  5. history of an STI
14 .
What treatment would the nurse anticipate for a female patient diagnosed with PID?
  1. antibiotics
  2. oral contraceptive pills
  3. endometrial ablation
  4. analgesic medications
15 .
The nurse is providing education to a patient about the risks associated with developing breast cancer. What risk factor would the nurse include in the teaching?
  1. young age
  2. male sex
  3. early menopause
  4. having no children
16 .
What symptom is often the earliest physical sign of breast cancer?
  1. lump in breast
  2. skin dimpling
  3. skin color changes
  4. nipple discharge
17 .
What is an example of a statement that would indicate to the nurse the patient understands modifiable risk factors for breast cancer?
  1. “My mom didn’t have breast cancer, so I am okay.”
  2. “I will reduce my alcohol intake.”
  3. “My sister had breast cancer so I must have mammograms.”
  4. “I will take a daily aspirin.”
18 .
What is a risk factor for the development of kidney disease?
  1. diabetes insipidus
  2. young age
  3. White race
  4. pyelonephritis
19 .
What assessment finding would the nurse anticipate for a patient diagnosed with CKD?
  1. increased urination
  2. weight loss
  3. hypokalemia
  4. crackles in lungs
20 .
What laboratory trend would indicate chronic kidney disease?
  1. increased glomerular filtration rate
  2. decreased glomerular filtration rate
  3. decreased blood urea nitrogen
  4. increased sodium
21 .
What pharmacological therapy can the nurse anticipate for a patient with AKI and hyperkalemia?
  1. rapid-acting insulin
  2. regular insulin
  3. Sevelamer
  4. sodium bicarbonate
22 .
A patient with CKD has been undergoing peritoneal dialysis for the past month. What finding would indicate the patient is having a good response to treatment?
  1. achieving a weight within 1 lb. of their dry weight
  2. crackles in the lungs
  3. 2+ lower extremity edema
  4. creatinine 2.0 ng/mL
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