NSG 3160 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-20… EXAM
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NSG 3160 Exam 4
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2026-2027 | Updated &
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81 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 81 verified exam questions with correct answers provided,
covering essential concepts in nursing assessments. Each question is designed to enhance
understanding of clinical examination techniques and patient evaluation. It is suitable for
study, review, and certification preparation, offering a reliable resource for nursing students
seeking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in practical skills.
CONTENTS
Abdominal Examination Q1–Q17
Male Genital Assessment Q18–Q33
Prostate and Rectal Health Q34–Q49
Female Genital Examination Q50–Q65
Page 1
,Musculoskeletal Assessment Q66–Q81
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 81
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen.
A. percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
B. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D. auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
CORRECT ANSWER
C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 81
Which of the following can be noted through inspection of a patient's abdomen?
A. Fluid waves and abdominal rigidity.
B. Umbilical eversion and Murphy sign.
C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
D. Peritoneal irritation, general tympany, and peristaltic waves.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 81
Right upper quadrant tenderness may indicate pathology in the:
A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
B. Liver and stomach.
C. Sigmoid colon, spleen, or rectum.
D. Appendix or ileocecal valves.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 81
Hyperactive bowel sounds are:
A. High-pitched.
B. Rushing.
C. Tinkling.
D. All of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. All of the above.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 81
The absence of bowel sounds is established after listening for:
A. 1 full minute.
B. 3 full minutes.
C. 5 full minutes.
D. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 5 full minutes.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 81
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal bruits of the ___________ arteries.
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
B. Jugular, aortic, carotid, and femoral.
C. Pulmonic, aortic, and portal.
D. Renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
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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 Exam 4
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated &
Verified
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
81 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 81 verified exam questions with correct answers provided,
covering essential concepts in nursing assessments. Each question is designed to enhance
understanding of clinical examination techniques and patient evaluation. It is suitable for
study, review, and certification preparation, offering a reliable resource for nursing students
seeking to strengthen their knowledge and confidence in practical skills.
CONTENTS
Abdominal Examination Q1–Q17
Male Genital Assessment Q18–Q33
Prostate and Rectal Health Q34–Q49
Female Genital Examination Q50–Q65
Page 1
,Musculoskeletal Assessment Q66–Q81
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 81
Select the sequence of techniques used during an examination of the abdomen.
A. percussion, inspection, palpation, auscultation
B. inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
D. auscultation, inspection, palpation, percussion
CORRECT ANSWER
C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 81
Which of the following can be noted through inspection of a patient's abdomen?
A. Fluid waves and abdominal rigidity.
B. Umbilical eversion and Murphy sign.
C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
D. Peritoneal irritation, general tympany, and peristaltic waves.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 81
Right upper quadrant tenderness may indicate pathology in the:
A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
B. Liver and stomach.
C. Sigmoid colon, spleen, or rectum.
D. Appendix or ileocecal valves.
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, CORRECT ANSWER
A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 81
Hyperactive bowel sounds are:
A. High-pitched.
B. Rushing.
C. Tinkling.
D. All of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. All of the above.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 81
The absence of bowel sounds is established after listening for:
A. 1 full minute.
B. 3 full minutes.
C. 5 full minutes.
D. None of the above.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. 5 full minutes.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 81
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal bruits of the ___________ arteries.
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
B. Jugular, aortic, carotid, and femoral.
C. Pulmonic, aortic, and portal.
D. Renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
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