NURS 1160 MIDTERM 2 EXAM STUDY
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1. organs found in the abdominal cavity - ANSWER ✔ lower GI tract, liver,
stomach, uterus, ovaries, kidney, bladder
2. boundaries of the abdominal assessment - ANSWER ✔ xiphoid process to
symphysis pubis
3. Costoverebral angle - ANSWER ✔ formed by the last rib and vertebral
column and is the landmark used during kidney and liver palpation
4. abdominal splinting - ANSWER ✔ lying with knees drawn up or moving
restlessly in bed due to abdominal pain
5. unexpected findings of skin - ANSWER ✔ generalized colour changes,
glistening, taut appearance
6. unexpected findings of umbilicus - ANSWER ✔ protruding mass,
displacement, distention, hernias
,7. flat abdomen - ANSWER ✔ horizontal from xiphoid process to symphysis
pubis
8. concave abdomen - ANSWER ✔ sinking abdomen into the muscular wall
9. round abdomen - ANSWER ✔ protruding abdomen
10.distention of abdomen can be due too - ANSWER ✔ gas, tumor, fluid
11.unexpected findings of organs/masses - ANSWER ✔ bulging of organs
while holding breath, wall masses, hernias, muscular separation
12.abdomen guarding - ANSWER ✔ diminished respiratory movement and
tightens abdominal muscles to guard from pain
13.order of assessment for abdomen - ANSWER ✔ inspection, auscultation,
percussion, palpation
14.Peristalsis - ANSWER ✔ Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep
food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
15.bowel sounds - ANSWER ✔ Abdominal sounds caused by the products of
digestion as they move through the lower gastrointestinal tract, usually heard
on auscultation.
16.how many bowel sounds per minute - ANSWER ✔ 5-35x/minute
,17.How is a balanced plate for most adults built? - ANSWER ✔ A balanced
plate for most adults is built with about half the plate as vegetables and fruit,
one quater whole grain foods, and one quarter protein foods. Water is the
drink of choice.
18.Canada food guide notes - ANSWER ✔ -the emphasis on cooking is more
often
-choose less processed foods
-limiting sugary drinks and highly processed snacks
-enjoy food socially
19.Canada food guide notes for older adults - ANSWER ✔ You must connect
the guide to real life, they may have smaller appetites, dental problems, dry
mouth, difficulty shopping or cooking, financial limitations, and loneliness.
Because of this, they often do better with small, nutrient dense meals and
snacks, softer textures if chewing is hard, and encouragement to eat with
others when possible.
20.Table 43.1 is about assessing for eating disorders - ANSWER ✔ You should
be able to recognize who is at risk and what warning signs to look for. High
risk groups include adolescents, young adults, athletes, and people with
perfectionistic traits or a very distorted body image. Concerning signs
include rapid weight loss, a very low body mass index, missing periods,
feeling cold all the time, fine body hair called lanugo, dental damage from
vomiting, swollen paranoid glands, rigid food rituals, avoiding eating in
front of others, and an intense fear of weight gain.
-as the nurse, you should ask calm non-judgemental questions, monitor
weight and intake, watch mood and suicide risk, and involve dietician and
mental health team instead of focusing on "just eat more".
21.Box 43.3 and the "older person" section focus on how aging changes
nutrition. - ANSWER ✔ Older people often have reduced taste and smell,
, poor teeth or dentures, dry mouth, slower gut motility, chronic illness and
many medications. Social factors matter a lot, such as living alone, grief,
low income, and lack of transportation to buy food.
You need to assess who cooks and shops, whether they have recently lost
weight, whether they can chew and swallow safely, whether they can
physically prepare food, and whether they have enough money to buy what
they need. Your interventions might include softer textures, higher protein
snacks, community meals, meals on wheels, making sure dentures fit and
working with other team members to support them.
22.Vegetarian diets require you to know: - ANSWER ✔ Main types and
possible deficiencies
23.Lacto-ovo vegetarian - ANSWER ✔ Eats plant foods plus dairy and eggs
24.Lacto vegetarian - ANSWER ✔ Eats plant foods and dairy but no eggs
25.Vegan - ANSWER ✔ Only plant foods no animal product at all
26.A poorly planned vegetarian or vegan diet can: - ANSWER ✔ Be low in
protein, iron, zinc, calcium, Vitiman D, Vitiman B 12, and omega 3 fats
27.A good nurse teaches clients to combine: - ANSWER ✔ Plant proteins such
as grains, legumes, and to use fortified foods like soy beverages and fortified
cereals. Vegans in particular often need Vitiman B12 and sometimes
Vitiman D supplements especially in canada
28.The Canadian nutritional Screening Tool - ANSWER ✔ Is very simple but
very important. You need to know two questions clearly.
GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. organs found in the abdominal cavity - ANSWER ✔ lower GI tract, liver,
stomach, uterus, ovaries, kidney, bladder
2. boundaries of the abdominal assessment - ANSWER ✔ xiphoid process to
symphysis pubis
3. Costoverebral angle - ANSWER ✔ formed by the last rib and vertebral
column and is the landmark used during kidney and liver palpation
4. abdominal splinting - ANSWER ✔ lying with knees drawn up or moving
restlessly in bed due to abdominal pain
5. unexpected findings of skin - ANSWER ✔ generalized colour changes,
glistening, taut appearance
6. unexpected findings of umbilicus - ANSWER ✔ protruding mass,
displacement, distention, hernias
,7. flat abdomen - ANSWER ✔ horizontal from xiphoid process to symphysis
pubis
8. concave abdomen - ANSWER ✔ sinking abdomen into the muscular wall
9. round abdomen - ANSWER ✔ protruding abdomen
10.distention of abdomen can be due too - ANSWER ✔ gas, tumor, fluid
11.unexpected findings of organs/masses - ANSWER ✔ bulging of organs
while holding breath, wall masses, hernias, muscular separation
12.abdomen guarding - ANSWER ✔ diminished respiratory movement and
tightens abdominal muscles to guard from pain
13.order of assessment for abdomen - ANSWER ✔ inspection, auscultation,
percussion, palpation
14.Peristalsis - ANSWER ✔ Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep
food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
15.bowel sounds - ANSWER ✔ Abdominal sounds caused by the products of
digestion as they move through the lower gastrointestinal tract, usually heard
on auscultation.
16.how many bowel sounds per minute - ANSWER ✔ 5-35x/minute
,17.How is a balanced plate for most adults built? - ANSWER ✔ A balanced
plate for most adults is built with about half the plate as vegetables and fruit,
one quater whole grain foods, and one quarter protein foods. Water is the
drink of choice.
18.Canada food guide notes - ANSWER ✔ -the emphasis on cooking is more
often
-choose less processed foods
-limiting sugary drinks and highly processed snacks
-enjoy food socially
19.Canada food guide notes for older adults - ANSWER ✔ You must connect
the guide to real life, they may have smaller appetites, dental problems, dry
mouth, difficulty shopping or cooking, financial limitations, and loneliness.
Because of this, they often do better with small, nutrient dense meals and
snacks, softer textures if chewing is hard, and encouragement to eat with
others when possible.
20.Table 43.1 is about assessing for eating disorders - ANSWER ✔ You should
be able to recognize who is at risk and what warning signs to look for. High
risk groups include adolescents, young adults, athletes, and people with
perfectionistic traits or a very distorted body image. Concerning signs
include rapid weight loss, a very low body mass index, missing periods,
feeling cold all the time, fine body hair called lanugo, dental damage from
vomiting, swollen paranoid glands, rigid food rituals, avoiding eating in
front of others, and an intense fear of weight gain.
-as the nurse, you should ask calm non-judgemental questions, monitor
weight and intake, watch mood and suicide risk, and involve dietician and
mental health team instead of focusing on "just eat more".
21.Box 43.3 and the "older person" section focus on how aging changes
nutrition. - ANSWER ✔ Older people often have reduced taste and smell,
, poor teeth or dentures, dry mouth, slower gut motility, chronic illness and
many medications. Social factors matter a lot, such as living alone, grief,
low income, and lack of transportation to buy food.
You need to assess who cooks and shops, whether they have recently lost
weight, whether they can chew and swallow safely, whether they can
physically prepare food, and whether they have enough money to buy what
they need. Your interventions might include softer textures, higher protein
snacks, community meals, meals on wheels, making sure dentures fit and
working with other team members to support them.
22.Vegetarian diets require you to know: - ANSWER ✔ Main types and
possible deficiencies
23.Lacto-ovo vegetarian - ANSWER ✔ Eats plant foods plus dairy and eggs
24.Lacto vegetarian - ANSWER ✔ Eats plant foods and dairy but no eggs
25.Vegan - ANSWER ✔ Only plant foods no animal product at all
26.A poorly planned vegetarian or vegan diet can: - ANSWER ✔ Be low in
protein, iron, zinc, calcium, Vitiman D, Vitiman B 12, and omega 3 fats
27.A good nurse teaches clients to combine: - ANSWER ✔ Plant proteins such
as grains, legumes, and to use fortified foods like soy beverages and fortified
cereals. Vegans in particular often need Vitiman B12 and sometimes
Vitiman D supplements especially in canada
28.The Canadian nutritional Screening Tool - ANSWER ✔ Is very simple but
very important. You need to know two questions clearly.
