NSG 3160 Exam 4 Complete Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Prep 2026–2027 | Health Assessment Review

NSG 3160 Exam 4 Complete Study Guide, Practice
Questions & Exam Prep 2026–2027

Selectthesequenceoftechniquesusedduringanexaminationoftheab-
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domen.
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B. inspection,palpation, percussion,auscultation l l l




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D. auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion: C.inspection,auscultation,percussion, l l l l l l l




palpation
2. Whichofthefollowingcanbenotedthroughinspectionofapatient'sab-
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domen?
A. Fluidwavesandabdominalrigidity. l l l l




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C. Venouspattern,peristalticwaves,andabdominalcontour. l l l l l l




D. Peritoneal irritation, general tympany, and peristaltic waves.: C. Venouspattern,
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peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
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3. Rightupperquadranttendernessmayindicatepathologyinthe:
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D. Appendix or ileocecal valves.: A.Liver, pancreas,orascending colon.
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4. Hyperactivebowelsoundsare: l l l




A. High-pitched.
B. Rushing.
C. Tinkling.
D. All of the above.: D. All of the above.
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5. Theabsenceofbowelsoundsisestablishedafterlisteningfor:
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A. 1fullminute.
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B. 3fullminutes.
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C. 5fullminutes.
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, D. None of the above.: C.5 full minutes.
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6. Auscultationoftheabdomenmayrevealbruitsofthe
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A. Aortic,renal,iliac,andfemoral.
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B. Jugular,aortic,carotid,andfemoral.
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