NR 302 HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - ANSWER-
cataract
Eye emergency - ANSWER-sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - ANSWER-Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - ANSWER-muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - 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: -
ANSWER-III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - ANSWER-90 degrees
patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - ANSWER-both
constrict
,interruption of red reflex happens when - ANSWER-there is opacity of cornea or
lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - ANSWER-glaucoma
PERRLA - ANSWER-pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
cause of red reflex - ANSWER-light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - ANSWER-pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - ANSWER-related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - ANSWER-pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - ANSWER-pull pinna down
ear exam of adult - ANSWER-pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - ANSWER-a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
when assessing patients ear - ANSWER-tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - ANSWER-cochlea
,The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER-pathology in the semicircular
canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER-impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - ANSWER-absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - ANSWER-dont smoke in house or car
assessing hearing in babies - ANSWER-watch for head turn when you call their
name
patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - ANSWER-consider
possible basal skull fracture, refer immediately
common site of nose bleeds - ANSWER-kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER-frontal and
maxillary
the frenulum is the - ANSWER-midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to
the floor of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - ANSWER-within the cheeks in front of the
ear
old woman with dry mouth - ANSWER-medication
, find a deviated septum, what next - ANSWER-document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - ANSWER-in the mucosal "gutter"
under the tongue
tonsils 3+ - ANSWER-tonsils touch the uvula
function of nasal turbinates - ANSWER-warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - ANSWER-upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - ANSWER-
moveable, pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums
of a 2-month-old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - ANSWER-
epstein pearls, normal
when assessing tongue - ANSWER-palpate u shaped area under tongue
expected finding of 75 year old oral cavity - ANSWER-decreased ability to
identify odors
african american with flat, 3cm, nontender, gray/white lesion on bucal mucosa -
ANSWER-leukodema, normal
& CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/2027
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - ANSWER-
cataract
Eye emergency - ANSWER-sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - ANSWER-Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - ANSWER-muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - 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: -
ANSWER-III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - ANSWER-90 degrees
patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - ANSWER-both
constrict
,interruption of red reflex happens when - ANSWER-there is opacity of cornea or
lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - ANSWER-glaucoma
PERRLA - ANSWER-pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
cause of red reflex - ANSWER-light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - ANSWER-pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - ANSWER-related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - ANSWER-pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - ANSWER-pull pinna down
ear exam of adult - ANSWER-pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - ANSWER-a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
when assessing patients ear - ANSWER-tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - ANSWER-cochlea
,The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER-pathology in the semicircular
canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER-impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - ANSWER-absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - ANSWER-dont smoke in house or car
assessing hearing in babies - ANSWER-watch for head turn when you call their
name
patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - ANSWER-consider
possible basal skull fracture, refer immediately
common site of nose bleeds - ANSWER-kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER-frontal and
maxillary
the frenulum is the - ANSWER-midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to
the floor of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - ANSWER-within the cheeks in front of the
ear
old woman with dry mouth - ANSWER-medication
, find a deviated septum, what next - ANSWER-document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - ANSWER-in the mucosal "gutter"
under the tongue
tonsils 3+ - ANSWER-tonsils touch the uvula
function of nasal turbinates - ANSWER-warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - ANSWER-upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - ANSWER-
moveable, pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums
of a 2-month-old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - ANSWER-
epstein pearls, normal
when assessing tongue - ANSWER-palpate u shaped area under tongue
expected finding of 75 year old oral cavity - ANSWER-decreased ability to
identify odors
african american with flat, 3cm, nontender, gray/white lesion on bucal mucosa -
ANSWER-leukodema, normal
