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NURS 612 EXAM 1 MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM 290+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
A 51-year-old patient tells the examiner, "My mother had glaucoma. What can I do
to prevent myself from getting it?" Which of the following responses is most
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "Although it can't be prevented, regular
screening
and testing assist in early detection."
Which examination finding may be indicative of a retro-orbital tumor? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Unilateral exophthalmos
A patient tells the examiner, "I have a loss of vision in the outer half of each eye."
Which of the following underlying problems should the examiner consider? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- glaucoma
Which of the following would be applicable to a family history? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Retinoblastoma
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Mrs. Carter has vision that, at best, is 20/210.
Mrs. Carter is considered - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- legally blind
Which of the following is the correct technique while performing an
ophthalmoscopic examination? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Examine the patient's
right eye with your right eye and the pt's left eye with your left eye
A cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is most likely related to - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- allergic or infectious conjunctivitis
Mr. Barclay is a 48-year-old patient who presents to the office for follow up. On
his eye examination, you note peripheral fundus changes and vessels that appear
whitish. The most likely cause for these findings is - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
lipemia retinalis
Which of the following cranial nerves innervate the six muscles that control eye
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- III, IV, VI
When you are examining the eyelid, you note ptosis on the right side. Which
cranial nerve innervates the muscle that elevated the upper eyelid? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- CN III
Mr. Kasey is a 57-year-old patient who presents to your office. During the eye
examination, you note that his pupils are not equal in size; however, they react to
light and accommodation. This is called - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- anisocoria
When performing a Weber test, which of the following is considered a normal
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient hears the tone equally in both
ears.
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The examiner observes a blackish lesion on the top surface of the tongue of an
adult patient. The patient indicates that his tongue is painful. Which question by
the examiner would be helpful in explaining this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- "Have you been taking antibiotics lately?"
Which of the following situations is an indication for transillumination? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient complains of pain over sinuses with
palpation.
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview
when obtaining a history for a deaf patient who
can read lips? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- speaking slowly
During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle
and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the
following is an appropriate method to document this
information? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Include it in the family history.
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an
interview? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Use an open-ended approach; let the
patient explain the problem or reason for the visit.
Which of the following questions may lead to an
inaccurate patient response? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "That was a horrible
experience, wasn't it?"
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Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- confirm
an accurate understanding.
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling
worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the
past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration
of - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- risk for suicide
Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a
health history taken. Which question regarding sexual
activity would most likely hamper trust between
Jerry and the interviewer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Are you married or do
you have a girlfriend
When questioning a patient regarding a sensitive
issue, such as drug use, it is best to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- be direct, firm,
and to the point
Direct questions are designed to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- obtain or clarify
specific details about an answer
Interviewers should identify and assess their own
feelings, such as hostility and prejudice, in order to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
reduce communication barriers
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal
NURS 612 EXAM 1 MARYVILLE
UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM 290+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
A 51-year-old patient tells the examiner, "My mother had glaucoma. What can I do
to prevent myself from getting it?" Which of the following responses is most
appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "Although it can't be prevented, regular
screening
and testing assist in early detection."
Which examination finding may be indicative of a retro-orbital tumor? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Unilateral exophthalmos
A patient tells the examiner, "I have a loss of vision in the outer half of each eye."
Which of the following underlying problems should the examiner consider? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- glaucoma
Which of the following would be applicable to a family history? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Retinoblastoma
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Mrs. Carter has vision that, at best, is 20/210.
Mrs. Carter is considered - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- legally blind
Which of the following is the correct technique while performing an
ophthalmoscopic examination? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Examine the patient's
right eye with your right eye and the pt's left eye with your left eye
A cobblestone appearance of the conjunctiva is most likely related to - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- allergic or infectious conjunctivitis
Mr. Barclay is a 48-year-old patient who presents to the office for follow up. On
his eye examination, you note peripheral fundus changes and vessels that appear
whitish. The most likely cause for these findings is - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
lipemia retinalis
Which of the following cranial nerves innervate the six muscles that control eye
movement? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- III, IV, VI
When you are examining the eyelid, you note ptosis on the right side. Which
cranial nerve innervates the muscle that elevated the upper eyelid? - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- CN III
Mr. Kasey is a 57-year-old patient who presents to your office. During the eye
examination, you note that his pupils are not equal in size; however, they react to
light and accommodation. This is called - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- anisocoria
When performing a Weber test, which of the following is considered a normal
finding? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient hears the tone equally in both
ears.
,3|Page
The examiner observes a blackish lesion on the top surface of the tongue of an
adult patient. The patient indicates that his tongue is painful. Which question by
the examiner would be helpful in explaining this finding? - CORRECT ANSWER
✔✔- "Have you been taking antibiotics lately?"
Which of the following situations is an indication for transillumination? -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient complains of pain over sinuses with
palpation.
Which of the following will best facilitate the interview
when obtaining a history for a deaf patient who
can read lips? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- speaking slowly
During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle
and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the
following is an appropriate method to document this
information? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Include it in the family history.
Which approach is recommended at the onset of an
interview? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Use an open-ended approach; let the
patient explain the problem or reason for the visit.
Which of the following questions may lead to an
inaccurate patient response? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- "That was a horrible
experience, wasn't it?"
, 4|Page
Repeating a patient's answer is an attempt to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- confirm
an accurate understanding.
During an interview, your patient admits to feeling
worthless and having a sleep disturbance for the
past 3 weeks. These are clues that warrant the exploration
of - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- risk for suicide
Jerry, a 26-year-old homosexual man, is having a
health history taken. Which question regarding sexual
activity would most likely hamper trust between
Jerry and the interviewer? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Are you married or do
you have a girlfriend
When questioning a patient regarding a sensitive
issue, such as drug use, it is best to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- be direct, firm,
and to the point
Direct questions are designed to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- obtain or clarify
specific details about an answer
Interviewers should identify and assess their own
feelings, such as hostility and prejudice, in order to - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
reduce communication barriers
During an interview, a patient describes abdominal
