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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
How do you document a finding of ptosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-by recording the difference between the two eyelids
in millimeters (the average lid is 2 mm below the border of the
cornea and sclera. average lower lid is at the lower limbus)
What is ectropion? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the lower
eyelid turns away from the eye and may result in excessive
tearing because the tear collecting system can't collect the
secretions
What is entropion? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the eyelid
turns toward the globe which can cause corneal and conjunctival
irritation and risk for secondary infection
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What is a hordeolum? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is an acute
suppurative inflammation of an eyelash follicle which causes an
erythematous or yellowish lump
What may be the cause of crusting along eyelashes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-blepharitis caused by blockage of tiny oil
glands or by bacteria, seborrhea, psoriasis, rosacea, allergic
response
What is lagophthalmos? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the
eyelids to not meet completely when closed and can be caused
by thyroid disease, bell's palsy, aggressive ptosis, blepharoplasty
When you palpate the eyes what are you assessing for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-eyelids for nodules
orbit for intraocular pressure
If the patient complains of pain when you palpate the orbit what
can be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-scleritis, orbital
cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis
If the eye is very firm or resists palpation what does this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-it can be a sign of severe
glaucoma or retrobulbar tumor
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How do you inspect the lower conjunctiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER-have the patient look up while you draw the lower
eyelid down and note the translucency and vascular pattern,
erythema, exudate
How do you inspect the upper conjunctiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER-this is only done when there is a foreign object
present. Evert the upper lid one a cotton swab
What can cause erythema or cobblestone appearance to
conjunctiva? - CORRECT ANSWER-allergic or infections
conjunctivitis
What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? - CORRECT
ANSWER-it is seen as bright red blood in a sharply defined area
that is surrounded by healthy conjunctiva which may occur
spontaneously in pregnancy or labor
What is a pterygium? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is the abnormal
growth of conjunctiva tissue over the cornea and more common
on the nasal side. This is more common in persons exposed to
UV light.
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How do you examine the cornea for clarity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-check for clarity by shining a light tangentially on it.
blood vessels should not be present
What is corneal arcus? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is lipid
deposits in the periphery of the cornea and common after age 60.
If they present in persons less than 40 it may indicate a lipid
disorder
How do you check corneal sensitivity (CN V) - CORRECT
ANSWER-by touching a cotton wisp to the cornea which should
make the patient blink. This indicates an intact CN V and motor
fibers of CN VII (facial nerve)
What is CN V? - CORRECT ANSWER-trochlear nerve
What is decreased corneal sensitivity caused by? - CORRECT
ANSWER-diabetes, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, after
trigeminal neuralgia surgery
How do you inspect the iris? - CORRECT ANSWER-check it
for visibility and uniform color
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
How do you document a finding of ptosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-by recording the difference between the two eyelids
in millimeters (the average lid is 2 mm below the border of the
cornea and sclera. average lower lid is at the lower limbus)
What is ectropion? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the lower
eyelid turns away from the eye and may result in excessive
tearing because the tear collecting system can't collect the
secretions
What is entropion? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the eyelid
turns toward the globe which can cause corneal and conjunctival
irritation and risk for secondary infection
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What is a hordeolum? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is an acute
suppurative inflammation of an eyelash follicle which causes an
erythematous or yellowish lump
What may be the cause of crusting along eyelashes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-blepharitis caused by blockage of tiny oil
glands or by bacteria, seborrhea, psoriasis, rosacea, allergic
response
What is lagophthalmos? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is when the
eyelids to not meet completely when closed and can be caused
by thyroid disease, bell's palsy, aggressive ptosis, blepharoplasty
When you palpate the eyes what are you assessing for? -
CORRECT ANSWER-eyelids for nodules
orbit for intraocular pressure
If the patient complains of pain when you palpate the orbit what
can be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER-scleritis, orbital
cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis
If the eye is very firm or resists palpation what does this
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER-it can be a sign of severe
glaucoma or retrobulbar tumor
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How do you inspect the lower conjunctiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER-have the patient look up while you draw the lower
eyelid down and note the translucency and vascular pattern,
erythema, exudate
How do you inspect the upper conjunctiva? - CORRECT
ANSWER-this is only done when there is a foreign object
present. Evert the upper lid one a cotton swab
What can cause erythema or cobblestone appearance to
conjunctiva? - CORRECT ANSWER-allergic or infections
conjunctivitis
What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? - CORRECT
ANSWER-it is seen as bright red blood in a sharply defined area
that is surrounded by healthy conjunctiva which may occur
spontaneously in pregnancy or labor
What is a pterygium? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is the abnormal
growth of conjunctiva tissue over the cornea and more common
on the nasal side. This is more common in persons exposed to
UV light.
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How do you examine the cornea for clarity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-check for clarity by shining a light tangentially on it.
blood vessels should not be present
What is corneal arcus? - CORRECT ANSWER-it is lipid
deposits in the periphery of the cornea and common after age 60.
If they present in persons less than 40 it may indicate a lipid
disorder
How do you check corneal sensitivity (CN V) - CORRECT
ANSWER-by touching a cotton wisp to the cornea which should
make the patient blink. This indicates an intact CN V and motor
fibers of CN VII (facial nerve)
What is CN V? - CORRECT ANSWER-trochlear nerve
What is decreased corneal sensitivity caused by? - CORRECT
ANSWER-diabetes, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, after
trigeminal neuralgia surgery
How do you inspect the iris? - CORRECT ANSWER-check it
for visibility and uniform color
