PNR 140 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers What physical finding is most concerning for a patient with an enlarged prostate? - Correct Answer urinary dysfunction Identify the risk factors for prostate cancer including dietary changes - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Can affect almost any body tissue or organ What symptoms are associated with tertiary syphilis? - Correct Answer gummas in the skin, bones and liver inflammation of the CNS and cardiovascular system What medication is used to treat syphilis? - Correct Answer penicillin G doxycycline tetracycline 1 / 3
What test are used to diagnose syphilis? - Correct Answer Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
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Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption (FTA-ABS) What symptoms are frequently associated with STIs in women? - Correct Answer vaginal discharge itching Identify the preventative care and treatment for a woman with an STI such as HPV - Correct Answer gardisil vaccination accurate sexual history abstinence condoms/spermicides medications Explain appropriate edu the PN will reinforce for a community group about STI prevention - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer bed rest semi-fowler's position What age related changes would the practical nurse anticipate when caring for an elderly patient with ear changes? - Correct Answer 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 2 / 3
What information will the PN reinforce when a patient is scheduled for a caloric test? - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer use a white noise masking device What symptoms would the PN anticipate when the patient has an inner ear disorder? - Correct Answer vertigo sensorineural hearing deficit nystagmus What questions will the practical nurse ask when obtaining a health history for a patient with disorders of the ear? - Correct Answer Do you have drainage?Do you have ringing in your ears?Do you have balance problems?Any recent URIs?What information will a practical nurse need to understand regarding the use of an otoscope? - Correct Answer -specula fit onto the handle -Pneumatic otoscope is used to determine the mobility of the tympanic membrane.-Speculum size is determined by the size of the ear canal.How are hearing changes diagnosed? - Correct Answer Explain the tests used to diagnose a man with fertility problems - Correct Answer Semen analysis Blood chemistry CBC Lipid profile urinalysis testosterone prolactin PSA
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