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NSG 316 FINAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Appendix
C. Liver
D. Sigmoid colon
C
This position promotes abdominal wall relaxation and prevents muscle tension
during the examination.
Which clinical finding is consistent with ascites?
A. Uniformly rounded abdomen with dull percussion over fluid-filled areas
B. Localized distention with tympany on percussion
C. Protruding umbilicus with hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Visible peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds
A
Ascites causes fluid accumulation, leading to dullness on percussion and an
enlarged, rounded abdomen.
What is the primary purpose of auscultating the abdomen before palpation and
percussion?
A. To prevent discomfort for the patient
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B. To establish the location of organs
C. To avoid altering bowel sounds
D. To identify vascular abnormalities first
c
Palpation and percussion may increase peristalsis, altering bowel sounds.
Which patient condition increases the risk for gallstones?
A. Low protein diet
B. Increased gastric acid secretion
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Female gender and advancing age
D
A nurse is educating a patient on the Rome III criteria for constipation. Which
symptoms are included? SATA
A. Straining during bowel movements
B. Fewer than three bowel movements per week
C. Bright red rectal bleeding
D. Feeling of incomplete evacuation
E. Liquid stools more than three times a day
A
B
D
The nurse observes abnormal bowel sounds in a patient. Which conditions could
cause hyperactive bowel sounds?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Early mechanical obstruction
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C. Paralytic ileus
D. Laxative use
E. Peritonitis
A
B
D
A perfectly silent abdomen is a normal finding in some patients. T or F
Answer: FalseRationale: A silent abdomen is rare and may indicate serious
conditions like paralytic ileus; auscultation must be performed for at least 5
minutes.
Abdominal striae can appear purple-blue in Cushing's syndrome. T or F
Answer: TrueRationale: Excess adrenocortical hormone causes skin fragility,
leading to purplish striae.
Which organ is normally palpable in the right lower quadrant (RLQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Cecum
C. Gallbladder
D. Pancreas
b
When auscultating for vascular sounds, which finding is abnormal?
A. Aortic bruit
B. Normal bowel sounds
C. Tympany on percussion
D. Venous hum in the epigastric area
A
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Which interventions help relax the abdominal wall during assessment? SATA
A. Warming the stethoscope
B. Encouraging slow, deep breaths
C. Elevating the patient's arms above the head
D. Using distraction techniques
E. Asking the patient to tighten their abdominal muscle
A
B
D
What factors increase the risk of constipation in the elderly?
A. Reduced physical activity
B. Low fiber intake
C. Opioid medication use
D. Increased water consumption
E. Hypothyroidism
A
B
C
E
Ascites can cause diminished bowel sounds over areas of fluid accumulation. T or
F
True
Which finding during inspection of the abdomen warrants further investigation?
A. Flat contour
B. Symmetry
NSG 316 FINAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Appendix
C. Liver
D. Sigmoid colon
C
This position promotes abdominal wall relaxation and prevents muscle tension
during the examination.
Which clinical finding is consistent with ascites?
A. Uniformly rounded abdomen with dull percussion over fluid-filled areas
B. Localized distention with tympany on percussion
C. Protruding umbilicus with hyperactive bowel sounds
D. Visible peristalsis and hyperactive bowel sounds
A
Ascites causes fluid accumulation, leading to dullness on percussion and an
enlarged, rounded abdomen.
What is the primary purpose of auscultating the abdomen before palpation and
percussion?
A. To prevent discomfort for the patient
, 2
B. To establish the location of organs
C. To avoid altering bowel sounds
D. To identify vascular abnormalities first
c
Palpation and percussion may increase peristalsis, altering bowel sounds.
Which patient condition increases the risk for gallstones?
A. Low protein diet
B. Increased gastric acid secretion
C. Sedentary lifestyle
D. Female gender and advancing age
D
A nurse is educating a patient on the Rome III criteria for constipation. Which
symptoms are included? SATA
A. Straining during bowel movements
B. Fewer than three bowel movements per week
C. Bright red rectal bleeding
D. Feeling of incomplete evacuation
E. Liquid stools more than three times a day
A
B
D
The nurse observes abnormal bowel sounds in a patient. Which conditions could
cause hyperactive bowel sounds?
A. Gastroenteritis
B. Early mechanical obstruction
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C. Paralytic ileus
D. Laxative use
E. Peritonitis
A
B
D
A perfectly silent abdomen is a normal finding in some patients. T or F
Answer: FalseRationale: A silent abdomen is rare and may indicate serious
conditions like paralytic ileus; auscultation must be performed for at least 5
minutes.
Abdominal striae can appear purple-blue in Cushing's syndrome. T or F
Answer: TrueRationale: Excess adrenocortical hormone causes skin fragility,
leading to purplish striae.
Which organ is normally palpable in the right lower quadrant (RLQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Cecum
C. Gallbladder
D. Pancreas
b
When auscultating for vascular sounds, which finding is abnormal?
A. Aortic bruit
B. Normal bowel sounds
C. Tympany on percussion
D. Venous hum in the epigastric area
A
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Which interventions help relax the abdominal wall during assessment? SATA
A. Warming the stethoscope
B. Encouraging slow, deep breaths
C. Elevating the patient's arms above the head
D. Using distraction techniques
E. Asking the patient to tighten their abdominal muscle
A
B
D
What factors increase the risk of constipation in the elderly?
A. Reduced physical activity
B. Low fiber intake
C. Opioid medication use
D. Increased water consumption
E. Hypothyroidism
A
B
C
E
Ascites can cause diminished bowel sounds over areas of fluid accumulation. T or
F
True
Which finding during inspection of the abdomen warrants further investigation?
A. Flat contour
B. Symmetry
