A male patient's PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is elevated. Which diagnostic test for cancer might be indicated for this patient?
A. Biopsy
B. Abdominal x-ray
C. Small bowel examination
D. CT scan
Answer: A
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A 60-year-old man and his 39-year-old wife would like to have children. Which information should the nurse provide concerning the risk for genetic disorders?
1. The sperm of older men is more likely to contain defects of cell division. 2. The sperm of older men has been exposed to more damaging chemicals than that of younger men. 3. At age 39, the woman runs a much higher risk of nondisjunction anomalies than younger women do. 4. Aging in the woman is not considered a risk factor for having children with chromosomal abnormalities.
The nurse is monitoring the collection of a 24-hour urine specimen. What action by the nurse will yield the most accurate test results?
a. Keep the patient on the unit during the test. b. Keep the urine in a collection bottle in a container of ice. c. Save all urine from the time the test be-gins. d. Leave the collection bottle in the patient's bathroom.
After successfully completing the pharmacology course, a student nurse tells the instructor that he is glad this difficult course is finished. What is the best response from the nursing instructor?
1. "It might be over, but now you will start your clinical courses and apply your knowledge." 2. "If you think this course was hard, you should try the graduate level." 3. "Learning is an ongoing process in pharmacology; we must continue to stay up to date." 4. "Learning difficult material is always painful, but it is necessary."
A patient wants to learn more about integrative therapies. Which resource should the nurse suggest for the most reliable information?
a. Internet b. American Nurses Association (ANA) c. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) d. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)