NUR 235 Health Assessment Exam 3 Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. Which of the following best describes circumduction?
The decreasing of joint angle
The moving toward the head
The circular movement of a limb
The moving away from the midline of the body
2. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the
following developmental challenges occurs between ages three and five?
initiative vs. guilt
identity vs. confusion
trust vs. mistrust
intimacy vs. isolation
3. What is the correct acronym for PERRLA in a health assessment context?
Pupils Equate Reactivity Right Light Accommodation
Pupils Equal Round Reactive Light Accommodation
Pupils Equate Round Reactive Light Assessment
Pupillary Even Retaining Round Light Accommodation
4. What is the term used to describe the outer layer of the eye that is commonly
referred to as the 'white' part?
iris
sclera
, cornea
uvea
5. Describe the significance of assessing the consensual reaction in a
neurological examination.
Assessing the consensual reaction determines the patient's level of
consciousness.
Assessing the consensual reaction helps evaluate the integrity of
the optic and oculomotor nerves.
Assessing the consensual reaction identifies hearing impairments.
Assessing the consensual reaction measures the patient's visual acuity.
6. Mr. Coltrane, a 35-year-old patient, comes to the office presenting with
complaints of flu-like symptoms. The health care provider examines his lymph
nodes. Which of the following findings are considered suspicious of lymph
node malignancy?
Unilateral, hard, fixed and nontender lymph nodes
Palpable, enlarged, firm, nontender, and mobile lymph nodes.
Palpable, smooth, soft, discrete, and nontender lymph nodes
Enlarged tender, warm, firm, and mobile lymph nodes
7. Describe the primary functions of cranial nerve V and its significance in health
assessments.
Cranial nerve V, or the Trigeminal nerve, is responsible for facial
sensation and motor functions related to mastication.
Cranial nerve V is involved in taste sensation and facial expressions.
Cranial nerve V controls eye movement and pupil response.
, Cranial nerve V regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
8. If a patient presents with an inability to move their eye laterally, which cranial
nerve might be affected?
Facial
Vagus
Abducens
Optic
9. A PT wants to test for the integrity of the spinal accessory cranial nerve (XI).
Which of the following procedures is MOST appropriate?
have the patient shrug their shoulder bilaterally
have the patient say, "ah, ah, ah", "pa, pa, pa", and "ga, ga, ga"
have the patient move the tongue in a variety of directions
test for facial sensation on both sides
10. In a patient with a 4+ rating of the tonsils, what immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Assess the patient's airway for obstruction.
Perform a throat culture for strep testing.
Schedule a follow-up appointment in one week.
Administer antibiotics immediately.
11. A patient presents with unequal pupil sizes. How should the nurse proceed
to assess for consensual pupil reaction?
Has the patient follow his/her finger movements while assessing the
eyes
, Shines a penlight into the affected eye only
Has the patient stare at a far object then quickly focus on a near
object
Shines a penlight & assesses the opposite eye
12. If a person is stepping into a tall truck and experiences difficulty with the
movement, which joint action might they be struggling with?
Flexion
Extension
Circumduction
Rotation
13. Describe the condition known as kyphosis and how it differs from lordosis.
Kyphosis is an inward curvature of the lumbar spine, while lordosis is
a forward curvature of the thoracic spine.
Kyphosis and lordosis are synonymous terms for spinal curvature.
Kyphosis is characterized by an excessive forward curvature of the
thoracic spine, while lordosis refers to an inward curvature of the
lumbar spine.
Kyphosis affects the cervical spine, while lordosis affects the thoracic
spine.
14. Describe the significance of the frontal sinuses in relation to the human skull.
The frontal sinuses are found behind the ears and are involved in
hearing.
The frontal sinuses are air-filled cavities located above the
eyebrows that help reduce the weight of the skull and contribute to
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
1. Which of the following best describes circumduction?
The decreasing of joint angle
The moving toward the head
The circular movement of a limb
The moving away from the midline of the body
2. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the
following developmental challenges occurs between ages three and five?
initiative vs. guilt
identity vs. confusion
trust vs. mistrust
intimacy vs. isolation
3. What is the correct acronym for PERRLA in a health assessment context?
Pupils Equate Reactivity Right Light Accommodation
Pupils Equal Round Reactive Light Accommodation
Pupils Equate Round Reactive Light Assessment
Pupillary Even Retaining Round Light Accommodation
4. What is the term used to describe the outer layer of the eye that is commonly
referred to as the 'white' part?
iris
sclera
, cornea
uvea
5. Describe the significance of assessing the consensual reaction in a
neurological examination.
Assessing the consensual reaction determines the patient's level of
consciousness.
Assessing the consensual reaction helps evaluate the integrity of
the optic and oculomotor nerves.
Assessing the consensual reaction identifies hearing impairments.
Assessing the consensual reaction measures the patient's visual acuity.
6. Mr. Coltrane, a 35-year-old patient, comes to the office presenting with
complaints of flu-like symptoms. The health care provider examines his lymph
nodes. Which of the following findings are considered suspicious of lymph
node malignancy?
Unilateral, hard, fixed and nontender lymph nodes
Palpable, enlarged, firm, nontender, and mobile lymph nodes.
Palpable, smooth, soft, discrete, and nontender lymph nodes
Enlarged tender, warm, firm, and mobile lymph nodes
7. Describe the primary functions of cranial nerve V and its significance in health
assessments.
Cranial nerve V, or the Trigeminal nerve, is responsible for facial
sensation and motor functions related to mastication.
Cranial nerve V is involved in taste sensation and facial expressions.
Cranial nerve V controls eye movement and pupil response.
, Cranial nerve V regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
8. If a patient presents with an inability to move their eye laterally, which cranial
nerve might be affected?
Facial
Vagus
Abducens
Optic
9. A PT wants to test for the integrity of the spinal accessory cranial nerve (XI).
Which of the following procedures is MOST appropriate?
have the patient shrug their shoulder bilaterally
have the patient say, "ah, ah, ah", "pa, pa, pa", and "ga, ga, ga"
have the patient move the tongue in a variety of directions
test for facial sensation on both sides
10. In a patient with a 4+ rating of the tonsils, what immediate nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Assess the patient's airway for obstruction.
Perform a throat culture for strep testing.
Schedule a follow-up appointment in one week.
Administer antibiotics immediately.
11. A patient presents with unequal pupil sizes. How should the nurse proceed
to assess for consensual pupil reaction?
Has the patient follow his/her finger movements while assessing the
eyes
, Shines a penlight into the affected eye only
Has the patient stare at a far object then quickly focus on a near
object
Shines a penlight & assesses the opposite eye
12. If a person is stepping into a tall truck and experiences difficulty with the
movement, which joint action might they be struggling with?
Flexion
Extension
Circumduction
Rotation
13. Describe the condition known as kyphosis and how it differs from lordosis.
Kyphosis is an inward curvature of the lumbar spine, while lordosis is
a forward curvature of the thoracic spine.
Kyphosis and lordosis are synonymous terms for spinal curvature.
Kyphosis is characterized by an excessive forward curvature of the
thoracic spine, while lordosis refers to an inward curvature of the
lumbar spine.
Kyphosis affects the cervical spine, while lordosis affects the thoracic
spine.
14. Describe the significance of the frontal sinuses in relation to the human skull.
The frontal sinuses are found behind the ears and are involved in
hearing.
The frontal sinuses are air-filled cavities located above the
eyebrows that help reduce the weight of the skull and contribute to
