NSG 316 FINAL EXAM COMPLETE COURSE REVIEW // A+
GRADED PRESENTATION // ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC REASONING CLINICAL
JUDGMENT AND PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES FOR FULL
STUDENT MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
What order do you assess the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Inspection → Auscultation → Percussion → Palpation.
What does hyperactive bowel sounds indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Diarrhea or early obstruction.
What does absent bowel sounds indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ileus or
late obstruction; must listen for 5 minutes.
What does 0 reflexes indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower motor
neuron problem or neuropathy.
How is muscle strength graded? - CORRECT ANSWER-0-5 scale (5 =
normal).
What is a positive straight-leg raise a sign of? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Herniated disc.
What are common neuromuscular assessment components? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mental status, cranial nerves, motor, sensory, reflexes.
, What MSK changes occur in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Kyphosis, decreased muscle mass, slower gait.
What is crepitus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grinding sound from joint
degeneration or arthritis.
What should MSK documentation include? - CORRECT ANSWER-ROM,
strength scores, gait, neurological deficits.
What is the gold standard for diagnosing substance use disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-DSM-5 criteria.
What does AUDIT screen for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Current alcohol use
and less severe alcohol problems.
What does the CAGE questionnaire assess? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alcohol dependency with Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener.
What group is the TWEAK tool used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pregnant
women or at-risk women.
What tool screens older adults for alcohol use? - CORRECT ANSWER-
SMAST-G.
What lab values indicate alcohol abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated
GGT, CDT, AST, PEth.
What are the four types of intimate partner violence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Physical, sexual, stalking, psychological aggression.
GRADED PRESENTATION // ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSTIC REASONING CLINICAL
JUDGMENT AND PATIENT CARE PRINCIPLES FOR FULL
STUDENT MASTERY // ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026
What order do you assess the abdomen? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Inspection → Auscultation → Percussion → Palpation.
What does hyperactive bowel sounds indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Diarrhea or early obstruction.
What does absent bowel sounds indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ileus or
late obstruction; must listen for 5 minutes.
What does 0 reflexes indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lower motor
neuron problem or neuropathy.
How is muscle strength graded? - CORRECT ANSWER-0-5 scale (5 =
normal).
What is a positive straight-leg raise a sign of? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Herniated disc.
What are common neuromuscular assessment components? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mental status, cranial nerves, motor, sensory, reflexes.
, What MSK changes occur in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Kyphosis, decreased muscle mass, slower gait.
What is crepitus? - CORRECT ANSWER-Grinding sound from joint
degeneration or arthritis.
What should MSK documentation include? - CORRECT ANSWER-ROM,
strength scores, gait, neurological deficits.
What is the gold standard for diagnosing substance use disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-DSM-5 criteria.
What does AUDIT screen for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Current alcohol use
and less severe alcohol problems.
What does the CAGE questionnaire assess? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Alcohol dependency with Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener.
What group is the TWEAK tool used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pregnant
women or at-risk women.
What tool screens older adults for alcohol use? - CORRECT ANSWER-
SMAST-G.
What lab values indicate alcohol abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated
GGT, CDT, AST, PEth.
What are the four types of intimate partner violence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Physical, sexual, stalking, psychological aggression.
