ELSEVIER questions with correct answers

The nurse would begin the examination of the head by assessment of which physical characteristics of the patient? Answer Inspection of head Inspection of facial features Which structures of the neck would the nurse palpate for smoothness and tenderness? Answer Hyoid, Thyroid, and Cricoid cartilages How would the nurse describe the fontanels of a healthy infant on assessment? Answer Flat and soft When conducting a thorough head and neck assessment of an infant, which aspects of the scalp would the nurse assess by inspection? Answer Dilated scalp veins Scalp scaling or crusting If a patient's vision is less than 20/20 on the Snellen test, which test should be used to determine whether loss of visual acuity is due to a refractive error? Answer Pinhole test How should the nurse test the clarity of the cornea? Answer Shine a light on the cornea On inspection of the eyelid, the nurse should assess which features? Answer Presence of eyelashes Fasciculations and tremors