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NSG 3100 Exam 3
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Urinary & Bowel Elimination · Diagnostic Testing ·
Pharmacology
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Urinary Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics 2
3. Urinary Elimination — Incontinence & Catheterization 4
4. Bowel Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics 5
5. Bowel Elimination — Constipation & Ostomy Care 6
6. Diagnostic Testing & Imaging 7
,7. Laboratory Values — CBC, BMP, CMP 8
8. Pharmacology — Medication Administration 9
9. Injection Techniques & Insulin Administration 10
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Urinary Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics
1 Which factors influence urinary elimination? Select all that apply.
A Developmental factors
B Psychosocial factors
C Fluid and food intake
D Medications
E Muscle tone
CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Factors influencing urinary elimination include developmental factors, psychosocial factors,
fluid and food intake, medications, muscle tone, pathologic conditions, and surgical procedures.
Tested Concept: Factors influencing urinary elimination
Source Concept: Factors influencing urinary Elimination: Developmental Factors, Psychosocial Factors, Fluid and
Food Intake, Medications, Muscle Tone, Pathologic Conditions, Surgical Procedures.
2 The nurse is assessing a patient's urine output. Which finding is consistent with polyuria?
A 100 mL in 24 hours
B 300 mL in 24 hours
C 1,200 mL in 24 hours
D 2,500 mL or more in 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Rationale: Polyuria is excessive fluid volume of 2,500 mL or more per day. This can be caused by
conditions such as diabetes, excessive fluid intake, or diuretic use.
Tested Concept: Polyuria definition
Source Concept: Polyuria: Excessive fluid volume of 2500mL or more per day.
, 3 The nurse is reviewing a patient's intake and output. A urine output of 100-500 mL per day
is defined as:
A Anuria
B Oliguria
C Polyuria
D Nocturia
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Oliguria is defined as output of 100 mL to 500 mL per day. This reduced urine output can
indicate kidney failure or decreased renal perfusion.
Tested Concept: Oliguria definition
Source Concept: Oliguria: Output of 100mL to 500mL per day, and can cause kidney failure.
4 Anuria is defined as urine output of:
A 50-100 mL in 24 hours
B 100-500 mL in 24 hours
C 500-1,000 mL in 24 hours
D 2,500 mL or more in 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Rationale: Anuria is defined as output of 50 mL to 100 mL in 24 hours. This indicates severe renal
impairment or obstruction requiring immediate intervention.
Tested Concept: Anuria definition
Source Concept: Anuria: Output of 50mL to 100mL in 24 hours (per day).
NSG 3100 Exam 3
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Urinary & Bowel Elimination · Diagnostic Testing ·
Pharmacology
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Urinary Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics 2
3. Urinary Elimination — Incontinence & Catheterization 4
4. Bowel Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics 5
5. Bowel Elimination — Constipation & Ostomy Care 6
6. Diagnostic Testing & Imaging 7
,7. Laboratory Values — CBC, BMP, CMP 8
8. Pharmacology — Medication Administration 9
9. Injection Techniques & Insulin Administration 10
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 3 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Urinary Elimination — Assessment & Diagnostics
1 Which factors influence urinary elimination? Select all that apply.
A Developmental factors
B Psychosocial factors
C Fluid and food intake
D Medications
E Muscle tone
CORRECT ANSWER: A, B, C, D, E
Rationale: Factors influencing urinary elimination include developmental factors, psychosocial factors,
fluid and food intake, medications, muscle tone, pathologic conditions, and surgical procedures.
Tested Concept: Factors influencing urinary elimination
Source Concept: Factors influencing urinary Elimination: Developmental Factors, Psychosocial Factors, Fluid and
Food Intake, Medications, Muscle Tone, Pathologic Conditions, Surgical Procedures.
2 The nurse is assessing a patient's urine output. Which finding is consistent with polyuria?
A 100 mL in 24 hours
B 300 mL in 24 hours
C 1,200 mL in 24 hours
D 2,500 mL or more in 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Rationale: Polyuria is excessive fluid volume of 2,500 mL or more per day. This can be caused by
conditions such as diabetes, excessive fluid intake, or diuretic use.
Tested Concept: Polyuria definition
Source Concept: Polyuria: Excessive fluid volume of 2500mL or more per day.
, 3 The nurse is reviewing a patient's intake and output. A urine output of 100-500 mL per day
is defined as:
A Anuria
B Oliguria
C Polyuria
D Nocturia
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Oliguria is defined as output of 100 mL to 500 mL per day. This reduced urine output can
indicate kidney failure or decreased renal perfusion.
Tested Concept: Oliguria definition
Source Concept: Oliguria: Output of 100mL to 500mL per day, and can cause kidney failure.
4 Anuria is defined as urine output of:
A 50-100 mL in 24 hours
B 100-500 mL in 24 hours
C 500-1,000 mL in 24 hours
D 2,500 mL or more in 24 hours
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Rationale: Anuria is defined as output of 50 mL to 100 mL in 24 hours. This indicates severe renal
impairment or obstruction requiring immediate intervention.
Tested Concept: Anuria definition
Source Concept: Anuria: Output of 50mL to 100mL in 24 hours (per day).
