NR 302 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: -
correct answer-optic disc, vessels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - correct answer-
simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described
as: - correct answer-cataract
Eye emergency - correct answer-sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - correct answer-Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - correct answer-muscle
weakness
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When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - correct answer-
remove your own glasses and approach the patient's left eye with
your left eye
The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by
cranial nerves: - correct answer-III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - correct answer-redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - correct answer-90
degrees
patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - correct
answer-both constrict
interruption of red reflex happens when - correct answer-there is
opacity of cornea or lens
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One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - correct
answer-glaucoma
PERRLA - correct answer-pupils equal, round, reactive to light
and accommodation
cause of red reflex - correct answer-light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - correct answer-pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - correct answer-related to gradual
nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - correct answer-pinna, tragus, and
mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - correct answer-pull pinna down
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ear exam of adult - correct answer-pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - correct answer-a congenital, painless nodule at
the helix
when assessing patients ear - correct answer-tilt head away from
examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - correct answer-cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - correct answer-pathology
in the semicircular canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - correct answer-
impacted cerumen