Walden University NURS 6512N Week 5 Quiz – Question
and Answers (Graded A).
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
A patient has come in with a chief complaint of facial pain and “sinus issues.”
Transillumination of the right sinus produces no light. You consulted your preceptor to
order a sinus x-ray and she agreed. Which of the following findings on x-ray would
support your diagnosis of sinusitis?
Answer: Air fluid in the Right side
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The sensory network of the eye is the:
Response The retina acts as the sensory network of the eye in that it sends
Feedback: electric impulses to the brain transformed from light. The cornea, iris,
and pupil act together as an opening for light to pass through the lens.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Cupping of the optic disc may be a result of:
Response Cupping is seen with causes of increased intraocular pressure such as
Feedback: glaucoma. Migraine headaches, diabetes, and dehydration do not
cause cupping of the optic disc. Diabetes results in cotton wool
patches and hemorrhages.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
An abnormal growth of conjunctiva extending over the cornea from the limbus is known
as:
, Response An abnormal growth of the conjunctiva that extends over the cornea
Feedback: is called a pterygium. Cataracts and glaucoma do not affect the
conjunctiva. Erythematous means the area is red and irritated.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
When testing corneal sensitivity controlled by cranial nerve V, you should expect the
patient to respond by:
Response Brisk blinking is an expected response to corneal sensitivity testing,
Feedback: which involves gently touching the cornea with a piece of cotton.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
The unit of measurement in describing lesion size and location on the fundus is the:
Response When examining the eye and the fundus comes into focus, the
Feedback: branching of blood vessels becomes apparent. These always branch
away from the optic disc and can be used as landmarks to locate the
optic disc. The disc itself measures about 1.5 mm in diameter and is
therefore the unit of measurement used to describe lesion size and
location on the fundus.
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true regarding cephalhematoma?
Response The condition is subperiosteal, under the bone, and is contained by
Feedback: the margins of the suture lines; it does not cross the suture line. It is
often unnoticed at birth and typically feels firm with its edges well
defined.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
When examining an infant s middle ear, the practitioner should use one hand to stabilize
the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to:
and Answers (Graded A).
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
A patient has come in with a chief complaint of facial pain and “sinus issues.”
Transillumination of the right sinus produces no light. You consulted your preceptor to
order a sinus x-ray and she agreed. Which of the following findings on x-ray would
support your diagnosis of sinusitis?
Answer: Air fluid in the Right side
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The sensory network of the eye is the:
Response The retina acts as the sensory network of the eye in that it sends
Feedback: electric impulses to the brain transformed from light. The cornea, iris,
and pupil act together as an opening for light to pass through the lens.
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Cupping of the optic disc may be a result of:
Response Cupping is seen with causes of increased intraocular pressure such as
Feedback: glaucoma. Migraine headaches, diabetes, and dehydration do not
cause cupping of the optic disc. Diabetes results in cotton wool
patches and hemorrhages.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
An abnormal growth of conjunctiva extending over the cornea from the limbus is known
as:
, Response An abnormal growth of the conjunctiva that extends over the cornea
Feedback: is called a pterygium. Cataracts and glaucoma do not affect the
conjunctiva. Erythematous means the area is red and irritated.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
When testing corneal sensitivity controlled by cranial nerve V, you should expect the
patient to respond by:
Response Brisk blinking is an expected response to corneal sensitivity testing,
Feedback: which involves gently touching the cornea with a piece of cotton.
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
The unit of measurement in describing lesion size and location on the fundus is the:
Response When examining the eye and the fundus comes into focus, the
Feedback: branching of blood vessels becomes apparent. These always branch
away from the optic disc and can be used as landmarks to locate the
optic disc. The disc itself measures about 1.5 mm in diameter and is
therefore the unit of measurement used to describe lesion size and
location on the fundus.
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following is true regarding cephalhematoma?
Response The condition is subperiosteal, under the bone, and is contained by
Feedback: the margins of the suture lines; it does not cross the suture line. It is
often unnoticed at birth and typically feels firm with its edges well
defined.
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
When examining an infant s middle ear, the practitioner should use one hand to stabilize
the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to:
