NSG 3160 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWER; 100%
CORRECT; 2026- 2025 UPDATE
Abdomen contour - correct answer- Flat,
rounded, scaphoid, protuberant; abnormal distension →
obesity, air, gas, ascites.
Abdominal percussion - correct answer-
Tympany over air, dullness over solid organs; liver span
~6-12 cm.
Abdominoplasty - correct answer- Surgical
repair of the abdomen.
Abduction (Ab/duction) - correct answer-
Movement away from the midline of the body.
Abnormal vaginal discharge - correct answer-
Color, odor, consistency; causes → BV, Candida,
trichomoniasis, STI.
,Adduction (Ad/duction) - correct answer-
Movement toward the midline of the body.
Aging changes in males - correct answer-
Decreased testosterone, BPH, weaker urinary stream,
nocturia, smaller testes/scrotum, decreased pubic hair.
Aging changes in musculoskeletal - correct
answer- Decreased bone density, sarcopenia, joint
stiffness, decreased height, kyphosis.
Aging female changes - correct answer-
Weaker pelvic floor, vaginal atrophy, decreased
lubrication, increased risk of UTIs, slower healing.
Albuminuria - correct answer- Protein in the
urine.
Amenorrhea - correct answer- No menstrual
period.
,Amniocentesis - correct answer- Surgical
puncture of amniotic sac to remove fluid.
Anal fissures - correct answer- Longitudinal
tear; painful defecation; bright red blood; trauma or high
anal pressure.
Androgen - correct answer- Male sex hormone.
Anorexia - correct answer- Without appetite;
lack of appetite.
Anuria - correct answer- No urine production.
Apgar - correct answer- Newborn scoring
system for health assessment.
Appendectomy - correct answer- Removal of
the appendix.
, Appendix - correct answer- Small pouch
attached to the cecum; not involved in digestion.
Arthrocentesis (Arthr/o/centesis) - correct
answer- Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a
joint.
Arthroscopy (Arthr/o/scopy) - correct answer-
Visual examination of a joint using a scope.
Articulation - correct answer- A joint; where
two bones meet.
Ascites - correct answer- Abnormal buildup of
fluid in the abdomen.
Assessment history - correct answer- Joint
pain, swelling, stiffness, trauma,
occupational/recreational impact, ADL limitations.
AND VERIFIED ANSWER; 100%
CORRECT; 2026- 2025 UPDATE
Abdomen contour - correct answer- Flat,
rounded, scaphoid, protuberant; abnormal distension →
obesity, air, gas, ascites.
Abdominal percussion - correct answer-
Tympany over air, dullness over solid organs; liver span
~6-12 cm.
Abdominoplasty - correct answer- Surgical
repair of the abdomen.
Abduction (Ab/duction) - correct answer-
Movement away from the midline of the body.
Abnormal vaginal discharge - correct answer-
Color, odor, consistency; causes → BV, Candida,
trichomoniasis, STI.
,Adduction (Ad/duction) - correct answer-
Movement toward the midline of the body.
Aging changes in males - correct answer-
Decreased testosterone, BPH, weaker urinary stream,
nocturia, smaller testes/scrotum, decreased pubic hair.
Aging changes in musculoskeletal - correct
answer- Decreased bone density, sarcopenia, joint
stiffness, decreased height, kyphosis.
Aging female changes - correct answer-
Weaker pelvic floor, vaginal atrophy, decreased
lubrication, increased risk of UTIs, slower healing.
Albuminuria - correct answer- Protein in the
urine.
Amenorrhea - correct answer- No menstrual
period.
,Amniocentesis - correct answer- Surgical
puncture of amniotic sac to remove fluid.
Anal fissures - correct answer- Longitudinal
tear; painful defecation; bright red blood; trauma or high
anal pressure.
Androgen - correct answer- Male sex hormone.
Anorexia - correct answer- Without appetite;
lack of appetite.
Anuria - correct answer- No urine production.
Apgar - correct answer- Newborn scoring
system for health assessment.
Appendectomy - correct answer- Removal of
the appendix.
, Appendix - correct answer- Small pouch
attached to the cecum; not involved in digestion.
Arthrocentesis (Arthr/o/centesis) - correct
answer- Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a
joint.
Arthroscopy (Arthr/o/scopy) - correct answer-
Visual examination of a joint using a scope.
Articulation - correct answer- A joint; where
two bones meet.
Ascites - correct answer- Abnormal buildup of
fluid in the abdomen.
Assessment history - correct answer- Joint
pain, swelling, stiffness, trauma,
occupational/recreational impact, ADL limitations.
