NUR 265 Exam 3: (Latest 2026/2027 Update)
Abdominal Assessment, Breast & Genitalia,
Musculoskeletal System, NCLEX-Style Q&A
Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing Program
SUBJECT COURSE FORMAT
Health Assessment - Abdominal, NUR 265 Exam 3 Q&A Guide with Rationale
Breast, Genitalia, Musculoskeletal
Question 1
What are the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric
C. Right, Left, Central, Pelvic
D. Upper, Lower, Middle, Lateral
CORRECT ANSWER
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• The four quadrants are used for abdominal assessment and documentation.
• RUQ contains liver and gallbladder; LUQ contains spleen and stomach; RLQ contains appendix; LLQ contains
sigmoid colon.
, Question 2
What are the 3 sections of the abdomen?
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric/Suprapubic
C. Upper, Middle, Lower
D. Central, Lateral, Pelvic
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric/Suprapubic
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• The three sections are used for more precise localization of findings.
• Epigastric region is above the umbilicus; hypogastric is below.
Question 3
What is the correct sequence for abdominal examination?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Auscultation is performed before percussion/palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
• Palpation is last to prevent altering other findings.
Abdominal Assessment, Breast & Genitalia,
Musculoskeletal System, NCLEX-Style Q&A
Q&A | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers) – Nursing Program
SUBJECT COURSE FORMAT
Health Assessment - Abdominal, NUR 265 Exam 3 Q&A Guide with Rationale
Breast, Genitalia, Musculoskeletal
Question 1
What are the 4 quadrants of the abdomen?
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric
C. Right, Left, Central, Pelvic
D. Upper, Lower, Middle, Lateral
CORRECT ANSWER
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• The four quadrants are used for abdominal assessment and documentation.
• RUQ contains liver and gallbladder; LUQ contains spleen and stomach; RLQ contains appendix; LLQ contains
sigmoid colon.
, Question 2
What are the 3 sections of the abdomen?
A. RUQ, LUQ, RLQ
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric/Suprapubic
C. Upper, Middle, Lower
D. Central, Lateral, Pelvic
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Epigastric, Umbilical, Hypogastric/Suprapubic
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• The three sections are used for more precise localization of findings.
• Epigastric region is above the umbilicus; hypogastric is below.
Question 3
What is the correct sequence for abdominal examination?
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
B. Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Inspection
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Inspection, Auscultation
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
CLINICAL RATIONALE
• Auscultation is performed before percussion/palpation to avoid altering bowel sounds.
• Palpation is last to prevent altering other findings.
