Physical Assessment WCU Midterm Exam Prep
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wood lamp - CORRECT ANSWER-an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal
infections
doppler - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to see red reflex on
the inner part of the eye
otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-instrument used to measure joint angles
transilluminator - CORRECT ANSWER-used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in
a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
tuning fork - CORRECT ANSWER-used for Weber-Rinne tests
,Largest gland in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-very
thin abdominal muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - CORRECT ANSWER-adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER-Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
Eccrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water, salt, fatty acids and
proteins mix with bacteria which gives off body odor
grading of edema - CORRECT ANSWER-0=0mm
2= 4mm
3=6mm
4=8mm
when assessing skin for skin cancer what is the criteria? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A: asymmetrical
B: border irregularity
C: color Change
D: diameter greater than 6mm
, E: evolving
assessing hair - CORRECT ANSWER-seperate inch by inch across skull looking
for masses or infestations
pediculosis capitis - CORRECT ANSWER-head lice, white patches that cling to
hair shaft
how to look for clubbing of the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER-mirroring
diamond shape
160* is normal
erosion - CORRECT ANSWER-wearing away of the epidermis
heals without scaring
secondary lesion
keloid - CORRECT ANSWER-secondary lesion
elevated irregular dark area of excess scar tissue
Lichenification - CORRECT ANSWER-rough, thick, hardened area of
epidermis from scratching and rubbing
(secondary lesion)
venous lake - CORRECT ANSWER-common in elderly
soft, compressible, slightly elevated lesions that are light blue or purple
to palpate carotid artery and compare to apical - CORRECT ANSWER-use
stethoscope or finger pads to assess for synchrony
Material Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions
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wood lamp - CORRECT ANSWER-an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal
infections
doppler - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to see red reflex on
the inner part of the eye
otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-instrument used to measure joint angles
transilluminator - CORRECT ANSWER-used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in
a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
tuning fork - CORRECT ANSWER-used for Weber-Rinne tests
,Largest gland in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-very
thin abdominal muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - CORRECT ANSWER-adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER-Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
Eccrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water, salt, fatty acids and
proteins mix with bacteria which gives off body odor
grading of edema - CORRECT ANSWER-0=0mm
2= 4mm
3=6mm
4=8mm
when assessing skin for skin cancer what is the criteria? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A: asymmetrical
B: border irregularity
C: color Change
D: diameter greater than 6mm
, E: evolving
assessing hair - CORRECT ANSWER-seperate inch by inch across skull looking
for masses or infestations
pediculosis capitis - CORRECT ANSWER-head lice, white patches that cling to
hair shaft
how to look for clubbing of the fingers - CORRECT ANSWER-mirroring
diamond shape
160* is normal
erosion - CORRECT ANSWER-wearing away of the epidermis
heals without scaring
secondary lesion
keloid - CORRECT ANSWER-secondary lesion
elevated irregular dark area of excess scar tissue
Lichenification - CORRECT ANSWER-rough, thick, hardened area of
epidermis from scratching and rubbing
(secondary lesion)
venous lake - CORRECT ANSWER-common in elderly
soft, compressible, slightly elevated lesions that are light blue or purple
to palpate carotid artery and compare to apical - CORRECT ANSWER-use
stethoscope or finger pads to assess for synchrony
