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NSG 316 FINAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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
C. Paralytic ileus
D. Laxative use
E. Peritonitis
A
B
D
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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
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 organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Appendix
C. Liver
D. Sigmoid colon
c
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 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.
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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
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?
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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
C. Everted umbilicus
D. Rounded contour in thin individuals
C. An everted umbilicus may indicate ascites or an underlying mass.
What are common causes of decreased gastric acid secretion in older adults?
A. Age-related physiological changes
B. Pernicious anemia
C. Increased dietary fiber intake
D. Calcium malabsorption
E. Vitamin B12 deficiency
A
NSG 316 FINAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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
C. Paralytic ileus
D. Laxative use
E. Peritonitis
A
B
D
, 2
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
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 organ is located in the right upper quadrant (RUQ)?
A. Spleen
B. Appendix
C. Liver
D. Sigmoid colon
c
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 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.
, 3
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
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?
, 4
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
C. Everted umbilicus
D. Rounded contour in thin individuals
C. An everted umbilicus may indicate ascites or an underlying mass.
What are common causes of decreased gastric acid secretion in older adults?
A. Age-related physiological changes
B. Pernicious anemia
C. Increased dietary fiber intake
D. Calcium malabsorption
E. Vitamin B12 deficiency
A
