NSG3160 NURSING FOUNDATIONS FINAL
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTION SET
VERIFIED ANSWERS TOP SCORE MATERIAL
◉ Test for cholecystitis.
Answer: Murphy sign. Rationale: Inspiratory arrest with RUQ
palpation.
◉ Umbilical cord falls off in.
Answer: 10-14 days. Rationale: Normal drying and separation time.
◉ Ascites percussion finding.
Answer: Dullness across abdomen. Rationale: Fluid shifts dullness to
dependent areas.
◉ Hernia definition.
Answer: Loop of bowel through weak abdominal muscles. Rationale:
Protrusion through fascia.
◉ Liver span 11 cm at RCM.
Answer: Normal. Rationale: Normal adult liver span is 6-12 cm.
, ◉ LUQ tenderness likely involves.
Answer: Spleen. Rationale: Spleen sits in LUQ.
◉ Highest lactose intolerance group.
Answer: Blacks. Rationale: Higher prevalence genetically.
◉ Cause of peptic ulcer disease.
Answer: Frequent NSAID use. Rationale: NSAIDs inhibit
prostaglandins → mucosal breakdown.
◉ Hepatomegaly.
Answer: Enlarged liver. Rationale: "Mega" = large.
◉ Enlarged, everted umbilicus.
Answer: Umbilical hernia. Rationale: Protrusion through umbilical
ring.
◉ Positive fluid wave.
Answer: Ascites. Rationale: Fluid transmits wave across abdomen.
◉ Assess painful quadrant last.
Answer: True. Rationale: Prevents guarding and allows full exam.
PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTION SET
VERIFIED ANSWERS TOP SCORE MATERIAL
◉ Test for cholecystitis.
Answer: Murphy sign. Rationale: Inspiratory arrest with RUQ
palpation.
◉ Umbilical cord falls off in.
Answer: 10-14 days. Rationale: Normal drying and separation time.
◉ Ascites percussion finding.
Answer: Dullness across abdomen. Rationale: Fluid shifts dullness to
dependent areas.
◉ Hernia definition.
Answer: Loop of bowel through weak abdominal muscles. Rationale:
Protrusion through fascia.
◉ Liver span 11 cm at RCM.
Answer: Normal. Rationale: Normal adult liver span is 6-12 cm.
, ◉ LUQ tenderness likely involves.
Answer: Spleen. Rationale: Spleen sits in LUQ.
◉ Highest lactose intolerance group.
Answer: Blacks. Rationale: Higher prevalence genetically.
◉ Cause of peptic ulcer disease.
Answer: Frequent NSAID use. Rationale: NSAIDs inhibit
prostaglandins → mucosal breakdown.
◉ Hepatomegaly.
Answer: Enlarged liver. Rationale: "Mega" = large.
◉ Enlarged, everted umbilicus.
Answer: Umbilical hernia. Rationale: Protrusion through umbilical
ring.
◉ Positive fluid wave.
Answer: Ascites. Rationale: Fluid transmits wave across abdomen.
◉ Assess painful quadrant last.
Answer: True. Rationale: Prevents guarding and allows full exam.
