NSG 3160 EXAM 4 Questions And Correct Verified
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Select the sequence of techniques used C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
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
, Which of the following can be noted through C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
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.
Right upper quadrant tenderness may A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
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.
Hyperactive bowel sounds are: D. All of the above.
A. High-pitched.
B. Rushing.
C.Tinkling.
D.Allof the above.
The absence of bowel sounds is established C.5 full minutes.
after listening for:
A. 1 full minute.
B. 3 full minutes.
C. 5 full minutes.
D. None of the above.
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
bruits of the arteries.
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
B. Jugular, aortic, carotid, andfemoral.
C. Pulmonic, aortic, and portal.
D. Renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic.
The left upper quadrant (LUQ) contains the: D.Spleen.
A. Liver.
B. Appendix.
C. Left ovary.
D.Spleen.
Auscultating the abdomen is begun in the right A. Bowel sounds are always normally present here.
lower quadrant (RLQ) because:
A.Bowel sounds are always normally
present here.
B. Peristalsis through the descending colon
is usually active.
C. This is the location of the pyloric
sphincter.
D. Vascular sounds are best heard in this area.
Answers New Updated Version 2026
Terms in this set (81)
Select the sequence of techniques used C. inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation
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
, Which of the following can be noted through C. Venous pattern, peristaltic waves, and abdominal contour.
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.
Right upper quadrant tenderness may A. Liver, pancreas, or ascending colon.
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.
Hyperactive bowel sounds are: D. All of the above.
A. High-pitched.
B. Rushing.
C.Tinkling.
D.Allof the above.
The absence of bowel sounds is established C.5 full minutes.
after listening for:
A. 1 full minute.
B. 3 full minutes.
C. 5 full minutes.
D. None of the above.
Auscultation of the abdomen may reveal A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
bruits of the arteries.
A. Aortic, renal, iliac, and femoral.
B. Jugular, aortic, carotid, andfemoral.
C. Pulmonic, aortic, and portal.
D. Renal, iliac, internal jugular, and basilic.
The left upper quadrant (LUQ) contains the: D.Spleen.
A. Liver.
B. Appendix.
C. Left ovary.
D.Spleen.
Auscultating the abdomen is begun in the right A. Bowel sounds are always normally present here.
lower quadrant (RLQ) because:
A.Bowel sounds are always normally
present here.
B. Peristalsis through the descending colon
is usually active.
C. This is the location of the pyloric
sphincter.
D. Vascular sounds are best heard in this area.
