NUR 355 EXAM 2 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Astigmatism. Answer: irregular curvature of the cornea or lens
preventing focusing of images causing blurred vision
◉ Aura. Answer: perceptual or sensory disturbance that occurs
before a migraine or epileptic seizure, serving as a warning sign
◉ Barotrauma. Answer: injury resulting from the inability of the ear
to equalize pressure
◉ Cerumen. Answer: secretion by glands in the ear; earwax
◉ Diplopia. Answer: resulting from a lack of coordination of the
extraocular muscles; may result in double vision
◉ Drusen. Answer: small, yellow lipid deposits that accumulate
under the retina; deposition under the macula is characteristics of
dry macular degeneration
◉ Gustation. Answer: the sensation of taste
, ◉ Hyperopia. Answer: error in refraction commonly referred to as
farsightedness
◉ Myopia. Answer: error in refraction; commonly known as
nearsightedness
◉ Neurogenic. Answer: pain originating within the nervous system
◉ Neuropathy. Answer: disorder of the peripheral nerves causing
weakness, numbness, and tingling
◉ Olfaction. Answer: sense of smell
◉ Otorrhea. Answer: ear drainage or ear discharge
◉ Presbyopia. Answer: condition of farsightedness associated with
aging; results from the inability of the ciliary muscle and lens to
accommodate for near vision
◉ Tinnitus. Answer: ringing in the ears
◉ Vertigo. Answer: the sensation of dizziness
ASSESSMENT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Astigmatism. Answer: irregular curvature of the cornea or lens
preventing focusing of images causing blurred vision
◉ Aura. Answer: perceptual or sensory disturbance that occurs
before a migraine or epileptic seizure, serving as a warning sign
◉ Barotrauma. Answer: injury resulting from the inability of the ear
to equalize pressure
◉ Cerumen. Answer: secretion by glands in the ear; earwax
◉ Diplopia. Answer: resulting from a lack of coordination of the
extraocular muscles; may result in double vision
◉ Drusen. Answer: small, yellow lipid deposits that accumulate
under the retina; deposition under the macula is characteristics of
dry macular degeneration
◉ Gustation. Answer: the sensation of taste
, ◉ Hyperopia. Answer: error in refraction commonly referred to as
farsightedness
◉ Myopia. Answer: error in refraction; commonly known as
nearsightedness
◉ Neurogenic. Answer: pain originating within the nervous system
◉ Neuropathy. Answer: disorder of the peripheral nerves causing
weakness, numbness, and tingling
◉ Olfaction. Answer: sense of smell
◉ Otorrhea. Answer: ear drainage or ear discharge
◉ Presbyopia. Answer: condition of farsightedness associated with
aging; results from the inability of the ciliary muscle and lens to
accommodate for near vision
◉ Tinnitus. Answer: ringing in the ears
◉ Vertigo. Answer: the sensation of dizziness
