NSG 316
MAXE · LANIF
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N Health Assessment & Nutrition
EST. 2020
E XC E L L E N C E I N N U RS I N G E D U C AT I O N
NSG 316 - FINAL EXAM
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T & N U T R I T I O N
INSTITUTION NSG 316 Nursing Program COURSE CODE NSG 316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 316 - FINAL EXAM TOTAL QUESTIONS 116 Questions
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nutrition FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise instructed.
▸ Nutritional assessment, abdominal assessment, genitourinary assessment, and clinical manifestations
are all testable content.
▸ Key terms and definitions from the course are emphasized throughout.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for board review purposes.
▸ All content reflects current nursing education standards.
, SECTION I — HEALTH ASSESSMENT & NUTRITION Questions 1 – 116
1. What is nutritional status?
A. The degree of balance between nutrient intake and nutrient requirements, affected by
physiologic, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and economic factors
B. The amount of food consumed daily
C. The number of calories consumed per day
D. The patient's body mass index
CORRECT ANSWER A — The degree of balance between nutrient intake and nutrient
requirements, affected by physiologic, psychosocial, developmental,
cultural, and economic factors
RATIONALE Nutritional status refers to the degree of balance between nutrient intake and
nutrient requirements. It is affected by multiple factors including physiologic,
psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and economic factors. This
comprehensive definition encompasses all aspects of nutritional health.
2. What does the term "scorbutic gums" indicate?
A. Vitamin C deficiency
B. Vitamin A deficiency
C. Riboflavin deficiency
D. Niacin deficiency
CORRECT ANSWER A — Vitamin C deficiency
RATIONALE Scorbutic gums are caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy). Signs include
swollen, bleeding, and spongy gums. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis
and tissue repair. This deficiency is rare in developed countries but can occur in
individuals with poor nutritional intake.
,3. Which quadrant contains the gallbladder?
A. RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant)
B. LUQ (Left Upper Quadrant)
C. RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)
D. LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant)
CORRECT ANSWER A — RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant)
RATIONALE The gallbladder is located in the RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant). The RUQ also
contains the liver, right kidney, adrenal gland, part of the ascending and
transverse colon, pancreas head, and duodenum. This is a key anatomical
landmark for assessing abdominal organs.
4. What is the difference between monogenic obesity and polygenic obesity?
A. Monogenic = early onset severe obesity; Polygenic = combination of genetic and
environmental factors
B. Monogenic = combination of genetic and environmental factors; Polygenic = early onset
severe obesity
C. Both are identical forms of obesity
D. Monogenic is reversible; Polygenic is irreversible
CORRECT ANSWER A — Monogenic = early onset severe obesity; Polygenic = combination of
genetic and environmental factors
RATIONALE Monogenic obesity is a type of obesity characterized by early onset severe obesity
due to a single gene mutation. Polygenic (common) obesity results from a
combination of genetic and environmental factors. This distinction is important
for understanding the etiology of obesity.
, 5. What is over-nutritional status?
A. Caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories, sodium, and fat, in excess of
body needs
B. Achieved when sufficient nutrients are consumed to support day-to-day body needs
C. Occurs when nutritional reserves are depleted
D. A state of balanced nutrient intake
CORRECT ANSWER A — Caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories, sodium, and
fat, in excess of body needs
RATIONALE Over-nutritional status is caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories,
sodium, and fat, in excess of body needs. This can lead to obesity, cardiovascular
disease, and other chronic conditions. It is a significant public health concern in
developed countries.
6. What is the normal range for creatinine?
A. 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
B. 10-20 mg/dL
C. 0.1-0.5 mg/dL
D. 2.0-4.0 mg/dL
CORRECT ANSWER A — 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
RATIONALE The normal range for creatinine is 0.6-1.2 mg/dL. Creatinine is a urinary function
lab that measures the glomerular filtration rate. When GFR decreases by half, the
lab level doubles, indicating decreased kidney function. Creatinine is a more
specific marker of kidney function than BUN.
MAXE · LANIF
★ ★
N Health Assessment & Nutrition
EST. 2020
E XC E L L E N C E I N N U RS I N G E D U C AT I O N
NSG 316 - FINAL EXAM
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T & N U T R I T I O N
INSTITUTION NSG 316 Nursing Program COURSE CODE NSG 316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG 316 - FINAL EXAM TOTAL QUESTIONS 116 Questions
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment & Nutrition FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise instructed.
▸ Nutritional assessment, abdominal assessment, genitourinary assessment, and clinical manifestations
are all testable content.
▸ Key terms and definitions from the course are emphasized throughout.
▸ Correct answers and detailed rationales appear below each question for board review purposes.
▸ All content reflects current nursing education standards.
, SECTION I — HEALTH ASSESSMENT & NUTRITION Questions 1 – 116
1. What is nutritional status?
A. The degree of balance between nutrient intake and nutrient requirements, affected by
physiologic, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and economic factors
B. The amount of food consumed daily
C. The number of calories consumed per day
D. The patient's body mass index
CORRECT ANSWER A — The degree of balance between nutrient intake and nutrient
requirements, affected by physiologic, psychosocial, developmental,
cultural, and economic factors
RATIONALE Nutritional status refers to the degree of balance between nutrient intake and
nutrient requirements. It is affected by multiple factors including physiologic,
psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and economic factors. This
comprehensive definition encompasses all aspects of nutritional health.
2. What does the term "scorbutic gums" indicate?
A. Vitamin C deficiency
B. Vitamin A deficiency
C. Riboflavin deficiency
D. Niacin deficiency
CORRECT ANSWER A — Vitamin C deficiency
RATIONALE Scorbutic gums are caused by vitamin C deficiency (scurvy). Signs include
swollen, bleeding, and spongy gums. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis
and tissue repair. This deficiency is rare in developed countries but can occur in
individuals with poor nutritional intake.
,3. Which quadrant contains the gallbladder?
A. RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant)
B. LUQ (Left Upper Quadrant)
C. RLQ (Right Lower Quadrant)
D. LLQ (Left Lower Quadrant)
CORRECT ANSWER A — RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant)
RATIONALE The gallbladder is located in the RUQ (Right Upper Quadrant). The RUQ also
contains the liver, right kidney, adrenal gland, part of the ascending and
transverse colon, pancreas head, and duodenum. This is a key anatomical
landmark for assessing abdominal organs.
4. What is the difference between monogenic obesity and polygenic obesity?
A. Monogenic = early onset severe obesity; Polygenic = combination of genetic and
environmental factors
B. Monogenic = combination of genetic and environmental factors; Polygenic = early onset
severe obesity
C. Both are identical forms of obesity
D. Monogenic is reversible; Polygenic is irreversible
CORRECT ANSWER A — Monogenic = early onset severe obesity; Polygenic = combination of
genetic and environmental factors
RATIONALE Monogenic obesity is a type of obesity characterized by early onset severe obesity
due to a single gene mutation. Polygenic (common) obesity results from a
combination of genetic and environmental factors. This distinction is important
for understanding the etiology of obesity.
, 5. What is over-nutritional status?
A. Caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories, sodium, and fat, in excess of
body needs
B. Achieved when sufficient nutrients are consumed to support day-to-day body needs
C. Occurs when nutritional reserves are depleted
D. A state of balanced nutrient intake
CORRECT ANSWER A — Caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories, sodium, and
fat, in excess of body needs
RATIONALE Over-nutritional status is caused by consumption of nutrients, especially calories,
sodium, and fat, in excess of body needs. This can lead to obesity, cardiovascular
disease, and other chronic conditions. It is a significant public health concern in
developed countries.
6. What is the normal range for creatinine?
A. 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
B. 10-20 mg/dL
C. 0.1-0.5 mg/dL
D. 2.0-4.0 mg/dL
CORRECT ANSWER A — 0.6-1.2 mg/dL
RATIONALE The normal range for creatinine is 0.6-1.2 mg/dL. Creatinine is a urinary function
lab that measures the glomerular filtration rate. When GFR decreases by half, the
lab level doubles, indicating decreased kidney function. Creatinine is a more
specific marker of kidney function than BUN.
