NURS 6512 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE
1. Costovertebral angle tenderness should be assessed whenever you suspect the
patient may have: - Polynephritis
2. In older adults, overflow fecal incontinence is commonly due to: -Fecal
impaction
3. A 1 month old boy has been vomiting for 2 weeks. How is this symptom of GERD
and pyloric stenosis further differentiated in this child’s assessment? – The
infant has regurgitation with pyloric stenosis
4. Auscultation of borborygmi is associated with: - Gastroenteritis, early intestinal
obstruction, or hunger
5. When auscultating the abdomen, which finding would indicate collateral
circulation between the portal and systemic venous systems? – Venous hum
6. Conversion of fat-soluble wastes to water-soluble material for renal excretion is
a function of the: - Liver
7. The major function of the large intestine is: -Water absorption
8. Which structure is located in the hypogastric region of the abdomen? –Ileum,
bladder, and pregnant uterus
9. A 45 year old man relates a several week history of severe intermittent
abdominal burning sensations. He relates that the pain is relieved with small
amounts of food. Before starting the physical examination, you review his
laboratory work, anticipating a (n): -Positive Helicobacter pylori result
, 10. Youare caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. During the assessment,
the patient would describe the pain as: - Burning or shocklike
11. Your 85 year old patient is complaining of right knee pain. She has a history of
osteoarthritis for which she is given anti-inflammatory medication. To assess her
right knee pain, you should ask her if: - The pain gets better when she sits
12. A5 year old is complaining of nondescriptive “belly pain.” Your next action
should be to ask him to: - Point to the area of pain
13. Theperception of pain: - Is variable and is affected by emotions, and cultural
background
14. Patients
presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of: - Cirrhosis
15. A patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident.
The patient sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen and complains of pain in
the upper left quadrant that radiates to the left shoulder. What organ is most
likely injured? – Spleen
16. Imaging studies reveal that a patient has dilation of the renal pelvis from an
obstruction in the ureter, what condition will be documented in this patient’s
health record? – Hydronephrosis
17. Visible intestinal peristalsis may indicate: - Intestinal obstruction
18. Infants
born weighing less than 1500g are at higher risk for: - Necrotizing
enterocolitis
19. Which of the following factors is not known to affect patient compliance with
his or her treatment regimen? – The patient’s age and social status
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE
1. Costovertebral angle tenderness should be assessed whenever you suspect the
patient may have: - Polynephritis
2. In older adults, overflow fecal incontinence is commonly due to: -Fecal
impaction
3. A 1 month old boy has been vomiting for 2 weeks. How is this symptom of GERD
and pyloric stenosis further differentiated in this child’s assessment? – The
infant has regurgitation with pyloric stenosis
4. Auscultation of borborygmi is associated with: - Gastroenteritis, early intestinal
obstruction, or hunger
5. When auscultating the abdomen, which finding would indicate collateral
circulation between the portal and systemic venous systems? – Venous hum
6. Conversion of fat-soluble wastes to water-soluble material for renal excretion is
a function of the: - Liver
7. The major function of the large intestine is: -Water absorption
8. Which structure is located in the hypogastric region of the abdomen? –Ileum,
bladder, and pregnant uterus
9. A 45 year old man relates a several week history of severe intermittent
abdominal burning sensations. He relates that the pain is relieved with small
amounts of food. Before starting the physical examination, you review his
laboratory work, anticipating a (n): -Positive Helicobacter pylori result
, 10. Youare caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. During the assessment,
the patient would describe the pain as: - Burning or shocklike
11. Your 85 year old patient is complaining of right knee pain. She has a history of
osteoarthritis for which she is given anti-inflammatory medication. To assess her
right knee pain, you should ask her if: - The pain gets better when she sits
12. A5 year old is complaining of nondescriptive “belly pain.” Your next action
should be to ask him to: - Point to the area of pain
13. Theperception of pain: - Is variable and is affected by emotions, and cultural
background
14. Patients
presenting with ascites, jaundice, cutaneous spider veins, and
nonpalpable liver exhibit signs of: - Cirrhosis
15. A patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident.
The patient sustained blunt trauma to the abdomen and complains of pain in
the upper left quadrant that radiates to the left shoulder. What organ is most
likely injured? – Spleen
16. Imaging studies reveal that a patient has dilation of the renal pelvis from an
obstruction in the ureter, what condition will be documented in this patient’s
health record? – Hydronephrosis
17. Visible intestinal peristalsis may indicate: - Intestinal obstruction
18. Infants
born weighing less than 1500g are at higher risk for: - Necrotizing
enterocolitis
19. Which of the following factors is not known to affect patient compliance with
his or her treatment regimen? – The patient’s age and social status
