NSG 316 FINAL EXAM KEY TERMS STUDY GUIDE // A+
GRADED PRESENTATION // ESSENTIAL HEALTH
ASSESSMENT VOCABULARY DIAGNOSTIC TERMINOLOGY
CLINICAL CONCEPTS AND PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
nutrition status - CORRECT ANSWER-the balance between nutrient intake
and nutrient requirements
aging adult changes - CORRECT ANSWER-decreased muscle mass,
slowed metabolism, diminished taste and smells, poor dentition, dry mouth,
decrease GI absorption
aging adult risks - CORRECT ANSWER-limited income, social isolation,
chronic illness, medications, difficulty accessing/preparing food
sarcopenia - CORRECT ANSWER-age related loss of muscle mass that
affects muscle strength and function
sarcopenic obesity - CORRECT ANSWER-low muscle mass combined
with excess body fat leading to decreased strength function and increased
health risks
cultural and religious dietary needs - CORRECT ANSWER-specific food
practices, restrictions, and preferences based on a person's cultural
heritage or religious beliefs
types of nutritional assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-- Nutritional
screening
,- Dietary history
- Physical examination
- Anthropometric measurements
Nutritional screening - CORRECT ANSWER-Quick identification of patients
at risk for malnutrition
Dietary history - CORRECT ANSWER-assessment of usual intake, food
preferences, cultural practices, and eating patterns
Physical examination - CORRECT ANSWER-bservation of body systems
for clinical signs of malnutrition
Anthropometric measurements - CORRECT ANSWER-height, weight, BMI,
body composition
order of assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. inspection
2. auscultation
3. percussion
4. palpitation
RUQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver, gallbladder, right kidney
LUQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Stomach, spleen, left kidney, pancreas
RLQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Appendix, cecum, right ovary
, LLQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Sigmoid colon, left ovary
Aging adult changes - CORRECT ANSWER-Fat redistributes to the
abdomen/hips, muscle relaxation, constipation is NOT normal aging
Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty swallowing
Pyrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-heartburn, burning sensations in
esophagus/chest
Hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER-vomiting blood
contours of the abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER-- flat
- rounded/convex
- scaphoid/concave
- distended/protuberant
Flat - CORRECT ANSWER-normal
Rounded/convex - CORRECT ANSWER-normal variation or adipose tissue
Scaphoid/concave - CORRECT ANSWER-sunken, hollow appearance
Distended/protuberant - CORRECT ANSWER-abnormal bulging
GRADED PRESENTATION // ESSENTIAL HEALTH
ASSESSMENT VOCABULARY DIAGNOSTIC TERMINOLOGY
CLINICAL CONCEPTS AND PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
nutrition status - CORRECT ANSWER-the balance between nutrient intake
and nutrient requirements
aging adult changes - CORRECT ANSWER-decreased muscle mass,
slowed metabolism, diminished taste and smells, poor dentition, dry mouth,
decrease GI absorption
aging adult risks - CORRECT ANSWER-limited income, social isolation,
chronic illness, medications, difficulty accessing/preparing food
sarcopenia - CORRECT ANSWER-age related loss of muscle mass that
affects muscle strength and function
sarcopenic obesity - CORRECT ANSWER-low muscle mass combined
with excess body fat leading to decreased strength function and increased
health risks
cultural and religious dietary needs - CORRECT ANSWER-specific food
practices, restrictions, and preferences based on a person's cultural
heritage or religious beliefs
types of nutritional assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-- Nutritional
screening
,- Dietary history
- Physical examination
- Anthropometric measurements
Nutritional screening - CORRECT ANSWER-Quick identification of patients
at risk for malnutrition
Dietary history - CORRECT ANSWER-assessment of usual intake, food
preferences, cultural practices, and eating patterns
Physical examination - CORRECT ANSWER-bservation of body systems
for clinical signs of malnutrition
Anthropometric measurements - CORRECT ANSWER-height, weight, BMI,
body composition
order of assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. inspection
2. auscultation
3. percussion
4. palpitation
RUQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Liver, gallbladder, right kidney
LUQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Stomach, spleen, left kidney, pancreas
RLQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Appendix, cecum, right ovary
, LLQ - CORRECT ANSWER-Sigmoid colon, left ovary
Aging adult changes - CORRECT ANSWER-Fat redistributes to the
abdomen/hips, muscle relaxation, constipation is NOT normal aging
Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER-difficulty swallowing
Pyrosis - CORRECT ANSWER-heartburn, burning sensations in
esophagus/chest
Hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER-vomiting blood
contours of the abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER-- flat
- rounded/convex
- scaphoid/concave
- distended/protuberant
Flat - CORRECT ANSWER-normal
Rounded/convex - CORRECT ANSWER-normal variation or adipose tissue
Scaphoid/concave - CORRECT ANSWER-sunken, hollow appearance
Distended/protuberant - CORRECT ANSWER-abnormal bulging
