Grand Canyon University
4 MAXE · 613 GSN
College of Nursing
GCU
EST. 1949
FIND YOUR PURPOSE
NSG-316 Exam 4 — Grand Canyon University
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T AC R O SS T H E L I F E S PA N
INSTITUTION Grand Canyon University COURSE CODE NSG-316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG-316 Exam 4 — Grand Canyon TOTAL QUESTIONS 62 Questions
University
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment Across the FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Lifespan Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise instructed.
▸ Nutritional assessment, abdominal assessment, musculoskeletal assessment, and genitourinary
assessment are all testable content.
▸ Age-related changes, obesity indicators, and laboratory values are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All content reflects the NSG-316 Health Assessment curriculum.
, SECTION I — NUTRITION, ABDOMINAL,
Questions 1 – 62
MUSCULOSKELETAL & GU ASSESSMENT
1. What is the BMI classification for overweight?
A. BMI of 25 or more
B. BMI of 30 or more
C. BMI of 20 or more
D. BMI of 35 or more
CORRECT ANSWER A — BMI of 25 or more
RATIONALE Overweight is classified as a BMI of 25 or more. Obesity is classified as a BMI of 30
or more. BMI is a widely used measure to assess weight status and associated
health risks.
2. What is the BMI classification for obesity?
A. BMI over 30
B. BMI over 25
C. BMI over 20
D. BMI over 35
CORRECT ANSWER A — BMI over 30
RATIONALE Obesity is classified as a BMI over 30. This classification indicates a significantly
increased risk for obesity-related health conditions such as cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
, 3. What is android obesity?
A. Extra weight around the abdomen
B. Most fat in hips and thighs
C. Even distribution of fat
D. Fat concentrated in the upper body
CORRECT ANSWER A — Extra weight around the abdomen
RATIONALE Android obesity is characterized by extra weight around the abdomen, also
known as central or apple-shaped obesity. This pattern is associated with a higher
risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
4. What is gynecoid obesity?
A. Persons with most fat in hips and thighs
B. Extra weight around the abdomen
C. Even distribution of fat
D. Fat concentrated in the upper body
CORRECT ANSWER A — Persons with most fat in hips and thighs
RATIONALE Gynecoid obesity is characterized by fat distribution primarily in the hips and
thighs, also known as pear-shaped obesity. This pattern is more common in
women and is associated with lower cardiovascular risk compared to android
obesity.
4 MAXE · 613 GSN
College of Nursing
GCU
EST. 1949
FIND YOUR PURPOSE
NSG-316 Exam 4 — Grand Canyon University
H E A LT H A SS E SS M E N T AC R O SS T H E L I F E S PA N
INSTITUTION Grand Canyon University COURSE CODE NSG-316
PROGRAM Bachelor of Science in Nursing ACADEMIC YEAR
EXAM TITLE NSG-316 Exam 4 — Grand Canyon TOTAL QUESTIONS 62 Questions
University
COURSE TITLE Health Assessment Across the FORMAT Multiple Choice — Select the
Lifespan Single Best Answer
EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
▸ Select the single best answer for each question unless otherwise instructed.
▸ Nutritional assessment, abdominal assessment, musculoskeletal assessment, and genitourinary
assessment are all testable content.
▸ Age-related changes, obesity indicators, and laboratory values are emphasized.
▸ Correct answers and rationales appear below each question for review purposes.
▸ All content reflects the NSG-316 Health Assessment curriculum.
, SECTION I — NUTRITION, ABDOMINAL,
Questions 1 – 62
MUSCULOSKELETAL & GU ASSESSMENT
1. What is the BMI classification for overweight?
A. BMI of 25 or more
B. BMI of 30 or more
C. BMI of 20 or more
D. BMI of 35 or more
CORRECT ANSWER A — BMI of 25 or more
RATIONALE Overweight is classified as a BMI of 25 or more. Obesity is classified as a BMI of 30
or more. BMI is a widely used measure to assess weight status and associated
health risks.
2. What is the BMI classification for obesity?
A. BMI over 30
B. BMI over 25
C. BMI over 20
D. BMI over 35
CORRECT ANSWER A — BMI over 30
RATIONALE Obesity is classified as a BMI over 30. This classification indicates a significantly
increased risk for obesity-related health conditions such as cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
, 3. What is android obesity?
A. Extra weight around the abdomen
B. Most fat in hips and thighs
C. Even distribution of fat
D. Fat concentrated in the upper body
CORRECT ANSWER A — Extra weight around the abdomen
RATIONALE Android obesity is characterized by extra weight around the abdomen, also
known as central or apple-shaped obesity. This pattern is associated with a higher
risk for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.
4. What is gynecoid obesity?
A. Persons with most fat in hips and thighs
B. Extra weight around the abdomen
C. Even distribution of fat
D. Fat concentrated in the upper body
CORRECT ANSWER A — Persons with most fat in hips and thighs
RATIONALE Gynecoid obesity is characterized by fat distribution primarily in the hips and
thighs, also known as pear-shaped obesity. This pattern is more common in
women and is associated with lower cardiovascular risk compared to android
obesity.
