ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 AND ANSWERS UPDATE

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 AND ANSWERS UPDATE

Which of the following is inconsistent with the description of benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH)?
A. oblite median sulcus
B. size larger than 2.5 cm × 3 cm
C. sensation of incomplete emptying
D. boggy gland
D. Boggy gland
When assessing a 78-year-old man with suspected BPH, the NP considers that:
A. prostate size does not correlate well with severity of symptoms.
B. BPH affects less than 50% of men of this age.
C. he is at increased risk for prostate cancer.
D. limiting fluids is a helpful method of relieving severe symptoms.
A. prostate size does not correlate well with severity of symptoms.
Concerning BPH, which of the following statements is true?
A. Digital rectal examination is accurate in diagnosing the condition.
B. The use of a validated patient symptom tool is an important part of diagnosing
the condition.
C. Prostate size directly correlates with symptoms and bladder emptying.
D. Bladder distention is usually present in early disease.
B. The use of a validated patient symptom tool is an important part of diagnosing the
condition.
The presentation of acute epididymitis in an otherwise-well 22-year-old man
includes:
A. the presence of a positive Prehn sign
B. low back pain.
C. absent cremasteric reflex.
D. diffuse abdominal pain.
A. the presence of a positive Prehn sign