NSG 3160 Exam 3 Questions & Correct
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what is not an age-related change of GI symptoms
decreased peristalsis causing increased risk of aspiration
what are foods that help in digestion
apples, yogurt, multi/whole grain bread, wheat germ, beans, high
fiber
How does age effect the liver?
decreased liver size causing increase in gall stones and impaired
drug metabolism
Disease Risk factors for colon cancer
Family history, Chronic chrons disease, IBS, type 2 diabetes
What are not a modifiable risk factor for colon cancer
depression, and anxiety
Correct auscultation technique for abdomen
RLQ RUQ LUQ LLQ
Describe proper technique for abdominal assessment.
Inspect auscultate percuss and palpate
What should nurse do if they suspect a spleen injury?
do not palpate can be easily ruptured due to swelling
what may cause costovertebral angle tenderness?
,inflammation of the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
Describe normal bowel sounds
high pitched gurgling cascading sounds, 5-30/min
genetic Risk factors for developing colon cancer
hereditary/genetic Lynch syndrome, older age 45+, Powel
disease
What factors do not cause pain with bowel movements?
increased salt intake
What notably decreases in normal male aging process?
level of testosterone, sex drive, sperm production, pubic hair,
penis/testes size, ejaculation
Normal findings during palpation of the testes
oval, firm and rubbery, smooth and equal bilaterally, and freely
moveable. tender to immediate pressure
Name the position used for vaginal examination?
Lithotomy- supine w/feet in stirrups and knees apart
dysmenorrhea painful menstrual flow
menopause cessation of menstruation
menorrhagia
excessive bleeding during menstruation urge
incontinence
strong urge to urinate that cannot be controlled stress
incontinence
,the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress
such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing Phimosis
unable to retract foreskin Paraphimosis
foreskin retracted and fixed behind the glans penis hypospadias
the urethral meatus opens on ventral side of glans or shaft
epispadias
congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the
upper surface of the penis polyuria excessive urination oliguria
scanty urination what is normal for meatus positioned just
about centrally what are benefits of circumcision?
elective removal of the foreskin that reduces infection risk and
cleaning
What is smegma; where is it usually found?
normal combo of shed skin cells, oils, and moisture found under
foreskin
Dyspareunia
genital pain before, during, or after intercourse
80 y.o. male patient presents with symptoms of a UTI and an
obstructed urine stream. The nurse understands that this
agerelated condition is called. Benign prostrate hyperplasia
Tea colored urine?
, liver disease, especially with pale stools and jaundice;
myoglobinuria; some medications and food dyes; blood in urine
pink colored urine
w/ menses, foods(beets, berries), laxatives, kidney stones, UTI
Red colored urine
-blood in urine
-nephritis, cystitis
-cancer (prostate, bladder)
-following prostate surgery
Inspecting a penis the nurse notes the meatus dorsally located
epispadias
T/F teaching good colon health involves notifying patients about
high fiber diets
True
All of the following are GI age-related changes EXCEPT
Increased saliva
T/F if a patient has a spleen injury you should palpate it to assess
if it is enlarged?
False
A pt involved in an MVA presents w/ LUQ and pain, referred
shoulder, & rigid and, Which organ is most likely?
Spleen
Eating a lot of beets and berries can change the color of urine
T/F
True
Answers | Latest Updated 2026-2027 | 100%
Verified | Guaranteed Success.
what is not an age-related change of GI symptoms
decreased peristalsis causing increased risk of aspiration
what are foods that help in digestion
apples, yogurt, multi/whole grain bread, wheat germ, beans, high
fiber
How does age effect the liver?
decreased liver size causing increase in gall stones and impaired
drug metabolism
Disease Risk factors for colon cancer
Family history, Chronic chrons disease, IBS, type 2 diabetes
What are not a modifiable risk factor for colon cancer
depression, and anxiety
Correct auscultation technique for abdomen
RLQ RUQ LUQ LLQ
Describe proper technique for abdominal assessment.
Inspect auscultate percuss and palpate
What should nurse do if they suspect a spleen injury?
do not palpate can be easily ruptured due to swelling
what may cause costovertebral angle tenderness?
,inflammation of the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
Describe normal bowel sounds
high pitched gurgling cascading sounds, 5-30/min
genetic Risk factors for developing colon cancer
hereditary/genetic Lynch syndrome, older age 45+, Powel
disease
What factors do not cause pain with bowel movements?
increased salt intake
What notably decreases in normal male aging process?
level of testosterone, sex drive, sperm production, pubic hair,
penis/testes size, ejaculation
Normal findings during palpation of the testes
oval, firm and rubbery, smooth and equal bilaterally, and freely
moveable. tender to immediate pressure
Name the position used for vaginal examination?
Lithotomy- supine w/feet in stirrups and knees apart
dysmenorrhea painful menstrual flow
menopause cessation of menstruation
menorrhagia
excessive bleeding during menstruation urge
incontinence
strong urge to urinate that cannot be controlled stress
incontinence
,the inability to control the voiding of urine under physical stress
such as running, sneezing, laughing, or coughing Phimosis
unable to retract foreskin Paraphimosis
foreskin retracted and fixed behind the glans penis hypospadias
the urethral meatus opens on ventral side of glans or shaft
epispadias
congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the
upper surface of the penis polyuria excessive urination oliguria
scanty urination what is normal for meatus positioned just
about centrally what are benefits of circumcision?
elective removal of the foreskin that reduces infection risk and
cleaning
What is smegma; where is it usually found?
normal combo of shed skin cells, oils, and moisture found under
foreskin
Dyspareunia
genital pain before, during, or after intercourse
80 y.o. male patient presents with symptoms of a UTI and an
obstructed urine stream. The nurse understands that this
agerelated condition is called. Benign prostrate hyperplasia
Tea colored urine?
, liver disease, especially with pale stools and jaundice;
myoglobinuria; some medications and food dyes; blood in urine
pink colored urine
w/ menses, foods(beets, berries), laxatives, kidney stones, UTI
Red colored urine
-blood in urine
-nephritis, cystitis
-cancer (prostate, bladder)
-following prostate surgery
Inspecting a penis the nurse notes the meatus dorsally located
epispadias
T/F teaching good colon health involves notifying patients about
high fiber diets
True
All of the following are GI age-related changes EXCEPT
Increased saliva
T/F if a patient has a spleen injury you should palpate it to assess
if it is enlarged?
False
A pt involved in an MVA presents w/ LUQ and pain, referred
shoulder, & rigid and, Which organ is most likely?
Spleen
Eating a lot of beets and berries can change the color of urine
T/F
True
