NURS5220 HEALTH ASSESSMENT ONE
COMPLETE TEST PAPER 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ On palpation of an older individual's skin, you observe "tenting."
Which of the following would be most appropriate for you to do in
regard to this condition?
A. Have the individual further evaluated for dehydration.
B. Refer the client for punch biopsy of the skin.
C. Inform the individual to be especially vigilant in self-screening for
skin cancer.
D.Observe the skin carefully for other manifestations of loss of skin
integrity..
Answer: A
⩥ Skin color is dependent on which of the following cells?
A. Carotenocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Dermatocytes
D. Keratinocytes.
Answer: B
,⩥ Wrinkling of the skin is less marked in individuals who:
A. are obese.
B. demonstrate premature graying.
C. are white.
D. have overactive sebaceous and sweat gland activity..
Answer: A
⩥ Molding of the infant's head is caused by:
A. premature closure of the fontanels.
B. shifting and overlapping of the skull bones during birth.
C. subperiosteal edema.
D. increased cerebrospinal fluid..
Answer: B
⩥ In addition to the head, neck, axilla, and inguinal areas, the examiner
may also assess lymph nodes:
A. on the palmar aspect of the hands.
B. in the popliteal region.
, C. in the patellar region.
D. on the dorsum of the foot..
Answer: B
⩥ When you ask the patient to clench the teeth and then to smile, which
cranial nerve are you testing?
A. Trochlear
B. Abducens
C. Facial
D. Vagus.
Answer: C
⩥ The color of the nasal mucosa should appear:
A. deep pink.
B. red.
C. bluish gray.
D. pale pink..
Answer: A
COMPLETE TEST PAPER 2026 CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ On palpation of an older individual's skin, you observe "tenting."
Which of the following would be most appropriate for you to do in
regard to this condition?
A. Have the individual further evaluated for dehydration.
B. Refer the client for punch biopsy of the skin.
C. Inform the individual to be especially vigilant in self-screening for
skin cancer.
D.Observe the skin carefully for other manifestations of loss of skin
integrity..
Answer: A
⩥ Skin color is dependent on which of the following cells?
A. Carotenocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Dermatocytes
D. Keratinocytes.
Answer: B
,⩥ Wrinkling of the skin is less marked in individuals who:
A. are obese.
B. demonstrate premature graying.
C. are white.
D. have overactive sebaceous and sweat gland activity..
Answer: A
⩥ Molding of the infant's head is caused by:
A. premature closure of the fontanels.
B. shifting and overlapping of the skull bones during birth.
C. subperiosteal edema.
D. increased cerebrospinal fluid..
Answer: B
⩥ In addition to the head, neck, axilla, and inguinal areas, the examiner
may also assess lymph nodes:
A. on the palmar aspect of the hands.
B. in the popliteal region.
, C. in the patellar region.
D. on the dorsum of the foot..
Answer: B
⩥ When you ask the patient to clench the teeth and then to smile, which
cranial nerve are you testing?
A. Trochlear
B. Abducens
C. Facial
D. Vagus.
Answer: C
⩥ The color of the nasal mucosa should appear:
A. deep pink.
B. red.
C. bluish gray.
D. pale pink..
Answer: A
