NURSING 251 EXAM 2 ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT 2026/2027 |
NURSING 251 ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE &
REVIEW
What are these considered?
1. pain
2. bleeding
3. anorexia, dysphagia, N/V
4. Altered elimination (diarrhea or constipation)
5. jaundice - ANS✔✔ manifestations of GI alternations
When do you ask about this information?
1. colon cancer
2. ovarian/uterine cancer
3. peptic ulcer disease
4. Crohn's disease
5. ulcerative colitis
6. IBS
7. diabetes mellitus - ANS✔✔ when doing a health history for patient
What does PUD stand for? - ANS✔✔ peptic ulcer disease
When do you ask a patient about this information?
, 1. history of jaundice
2. problems with liver, gallbladder
3. history of hepatitis
4. any abdominal injury
5. diabetes mellitus
6. previous surgeries
7. vaccinations (hepatitis A and B)
8. Medications (prescriptions and OTC)
9. smoking, use of drugs and alcohol - ANS✔✔ When getting personal history
What is the BEST time frame to get information about food intake? - ANS✔✔ 7 days of food
intake
What is a BETTER time for to get information about food intake? - ANS✔✔ 3 day food intake,
one of which is the weekend
What is anorexia? - ANS✔✔ loss of appetite
When do you gather this information?
1. food intake for a typical day
2. food supplements (vitamins, herbals)
3. food allergies and intolerances
4. problems (chewing, swallowing, indigestion)
5. any recent changes in weight (loss or gain)
6. anorexia - ANS✔✔ When asking patient about nutrition
NURSING 251 ABDOMINAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS, STUDY GUIDE &
REVIEW
What are these considered?
1. pain
2. bleeding
3. anorexia, dysphagia, N/V
4. Altered elimination (diarrhea or constipation)
5. jaundice - ANS✔✔ manifestations of GI alternations
When do you ask about this information?
1. colon cancer
2. ovarian/uterine cancer
3. peptic ulcer disease
4. Crohn's disease
5. ulcerative colitis
6. IBS
7. diabetes mellitus - ANS✔✔ when doing a health history for patient
What does PUD stand for? - ANS✔✔ peptic ulcer disease
When do you ask a patient about this information?
, 1. history of jaundice
2. problems with liver, gallbladder
3. history of hepatitis
4. any abdominal injury
5. diabetes mellitus
6. previous surgeries
7. vaccinations (hepatitis A and B)
8. Medications (prescriptions and OTC)
9. smoking, use of drugs and alcohol - ANS✔✔ When getting personal history
What is the BEST time frame to get information about food intake? - ANS✔✔ 7 days of food
intake
What is a BETTER time for to get information about food intake? - ANS✔✔ 3 day food intake,
one of which is the weekend
What is anorexia? - ANS✔✔ loss of appetite
When do you gather this information?
1. food intake for a typical day
2. food supplements (vitamins, herbals)
3. food allergies and intolerances
4. problems (chewing, swallowing, indigestion)
5. any recent changes in weight (loss or gain)
6. anorexia - ANS✔✔ When asking patient about nutrition