NSG3160 Exam 2 – Health Assessment (2026
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Complete Practice Questions & Rationales (1-350)
Exam Overview & Quick Facts
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Course NSG 3160 – Health Assessment
Institution Galen College of Nursing
Exam Exam 2
Academic Year 2026/2027
Format Multiple-choice questions with rationales
Question 1
Lymphatic drainage of the external ear flows to which of the following
lymph node groups?
A. Parotid, Mastoid, Superficial Cervical
B. Submental, Submandibular
,C. Postauricular, Eustachian Tube
D. Mastoid, Preauricular, Deep Cervical Chain
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The lymphatic drainage of the external ear flows to the mastoid,
preauricular, and deep cervical chain lymph nodes. The parotid and
superficial cervical nodes drain other areas of the head and face.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT true of the middle ear?
A. It is a tiny air-filled cavity
B. Protected by the tympanic membrane
C. Contains 3 ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes)
D. Contains the cochlea
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The cochlea is located in the inner ear, not the middle ear. The
middle ear contains the tympanic membrane and the three ossicles (malleus,
incus, stapes) within an air-filled cavity.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the four most common anxiety
disorders?
A. Panic disorder
B. Post-traumatic stress disorder
C. Social anxiety disorder
D. Depression
,*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The four most common anxiety disorders are panic disorder, post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and generalized
anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder, not an anxiety disorder.
Question 4
The PHQ-9 depression screening tool defines minimal symptoms in which
score range?
A. > 20
B. 10-14
C. 1-5
D. *5-9*
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The PHQ-9 scores range from 0-27. Scores of 5-9 indicate minimal
symptoms, 10-14 moderate, 15-19 moderately severe, and 20-27 severe
depression.
Question 5
The amplitude of a sound refers to which characteristic?
A. The pitch
B. The loudness or intensity of the sound
C. The quality of the sound
D. The duration of the sound
*Correct Answer: B. *
, Rationale: Amplitude describes the loudness or intensity of a sound. Pitch
refers to the frequency (high or low), and quality describes the timbre or
character of the sound.
Question 6
Which substance displays signs of intoxication including pupillary dilation,
chills, and nausea?
A. Cocaine
B. Nicotine
C. Cannabis
D. Opiates
*Correct Answer: A. *
Rationale: Cocaine intoxication causes pupillary dilation, chills, nausea,
tachycardia, and euphoria. Opiates cause pupillary constriction (miosis), and
cannabis causes conjunctival injection and increased appetite.
Question 7
Which areas on the body are lymph nodes NOT easily palpated?
A. Head, neck, inguinal
B. Breast and neck
C. Axillae and arm
D. Popliteal and inguinal
*Correct Answer: B. *
Rationale: Lymph nodes in the breast and neck are not easily palpated. The
axillae, head, neck, inguinal, and popliteal areas are common sites where
lymph nodes can be palpated.
Update)
Complete Practice Questions & Rationales (1-350)
Exam Overview & Quick Facts
Feature Details
Course NSG 3160 – Health Assessment
Institution Galen College of Nursing
Exam Exam 2
Academic Year 2026/2027
Format Multiple-choice questions with rationales
Question 1
Lymphatic drainage of the external ear flows to which of the following
lymph node groups?
A. Parotid, Mastoid, Superficial Cervical
B. Submental, Submandibular
,C. Postauricular, Eustachian Tube
D. Mastoid, Preauricular, Deep Cervical Chain
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The lymphatic drainage of the external ear flows to the mastoid,
preauricular, and deep cervical chain lymph nodes. The parotid and
superficial cervical nodes drain other areas of the head and face.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT true of the middle ear?
A. It is a tiny air-filled cavity
B. Protected by the tympanic membrane
C. Contains 3 ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes)
D. Contains the cochlea
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The cochlea is located in the inner ear, not the middle ear. The
middle ear contains the tympanic membrane and the three ossicles (malleus,
incus, stapes) within an air-filled cavity.
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT one of the four most common anxiety
disorders?
A. Panic disorder
B. Post-traumatic stress disorder
C. Social anxiety disorder
D. Depression
,*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The four most common anxiety disorders are panic disorder, post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and generalized
anxiety disorder. Depression is a mood disorder, not an anxiety disorder.
Question 4
The PHQ-9 depression screening tool defines minimal symptoms in which
score range?
A. > 20
B. 10-14
C. 1-5
D. *5-9*
*Correct Answer: D. *
Rationale: The PHQ-9 scores range from 0-27. Scores of 5-9 indicate minimal
symptoms, 10-14 moderate, 15-19 moderately severe, and 20-27 severe
depression.
Question 5
The amplitude of a sound refers to which characteristic?
A. The pitch
B. The loudness or intensity of the sound
C. The quality of the sound
D. The duration of the sound
*Correct Answer: B. *
, Rationale: Amplitude describes the loudness or intensity of a sound. Pitch
refers to the frequency (high or low), and quality describes the timbre or
character of the sound.
Question 6
Which substance displays signs of intoxication including pupillary dilation,
chills, and nausea?
A. Cocaine
B. Nicotine
C. Cannabis
D. Opiates
*Correct Answer: A. *
Rationale: Cocaine intoxication causes pupillary dilation, chills, nausea,
tachycardia, and euphoria. Opiates cause pupillary constriction (miosis), and
cannabis causes conjunctival injection and increased appetite.
Question 7
Which areas on the body are lymph nodes NOT easily palpated?
A. Head, neck, inguinal
B. Breast and neck
C. Axillae and arm
D. Popliteal and inguinal
*Correct Answer: B. *
Rationale: Lymph nodes in the breast and neck are not easily palpated. The
axillae, head, neck, inguinal, and popliteal areas are common sites where
lymph nodes can be palpated.
