NSG 3160 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | COMPRE… EXAM
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NSG 3160 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
112 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 112 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales
focused on comprehensive nursing concepts. Each question is designed to enhance
understanding of nursing principles, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review,
and certification readiness. With its structured format, it serves as an effective study tool for
nursing students aiming to reinforce their knowledge and ensure mastery of essential
topics.
CONTENTS
Page 1
,• Gastrointestinal Assessment • Musculoskeletal Assessment
• Neurological Assessment • Respiratory and Cardiovascular
• Endocrine and Aging • Injury and Pain Management
• Pediatric Considerations • Genitourinary Assessment
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 112
Clicking sound when chewing
CORRECT ANSWER
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Rationale: TMJ dysfunction commonly causes clicking or
popping with jaw movement.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 112
Difficulty swallowing
CORRECT ANSWER
Dysphagia. Rationale: "Dys-" = difficulty; "phagia" = swallowing.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 112
Assess suspected distended bladder by
CORRECT ANSWER
Percuss/palpate midline above suprapubic bone. Rationale: A full bladder rises above the
symphysis pubis.
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, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 112
GI change in aging adult
CORRECT ANSWER
Decreased gastric acid secretion. Rationale: Leads to malabsorption of iron and B12.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 112
Cause of hypoactive bowel sounds
CORRECT ANSWER
Peritonitis. Rationale: Inflammation decreases peristalsis.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 112
Why auscultate before palpation/percussion?
CORRECT ANSWER
Prevents distortion of bowel sounds. Rationale: Touching the abdomen can stimulate or alter
sounds.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 112
Normal bowel sounds
CORRECT ANSWER
High‑pitched, gurgling, irregular. Rationale: Caused by peristalsis.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 112
Borborygmi
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 3160 Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Nursing
Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
112 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 112 verified questions with correct answers and detailed rationales
focused on comprehensive nursing concepts. Each question is designed to enhance
understanding of nursing principles, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review,
and certification readiness. With its structured format, it serves as an effective study tool for
nursing students aiming to reinforce their knowledge and ensure mastery of essential
topics.
CONTENTS
Page 1
,• Gastrointestinal Assessment • Musculoskeletal Assessment
• Neurological Assessment • Respiratory and Cardiovascular
• Endocrine and Aging • Injury and Pain Management
• Pediatric Considerations • Genitourinary Assessment
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 112
Clicking sound when chewing
CORRECT ANSWER
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Rationale: TMJ dysfunction commonly causes clicking or
popping with jaw movement.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 112
Difficulty swallowing
CORRECT ANSWER
Dysphagia. Rationale: "Dys-" = difficulty; "phagia" = swallowing.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 112
Assess suspected distended bladder by
CORRECT ANSWER
Percuss/palpate midline above suprapubic bone. Rationale: A full bladder rises above the
symphysis pubis.
Page 2
, Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 112
GI change in aging adult
CORRECT ANSWER
Decreased gastric acid secretion. Rationale: Leads to malabsorption of iron and B12.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 112
Cause of hypoactive bowel sounds
CORRECT ANSWER
Peritonitis. Rationale: Inflammation decreases peristalsis.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 112
Why auscultate before palpation/percussion?
CORRECT ANSWER
Prevents distortion of bowel sounds. Rationale: Touching the abdomen can stimulate or alter
sounds.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 112
Normal bowel sounds
CORRECT ANSWER
High‑pitched, gurgling, irregular. Rationale: Caused by peristalsis.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 112
Borborygmi
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