NR 509 Physical Assessment Video Study Guide (2026–
2027): Comprehensive Preparation Resource for
Chamberlain with Accurate Practice Questions and Verified
Answers
General Assessment - Answer - Constitutional
If you are conducting an annual physical examination, you are more likely to conduct a detailed
and complete head-to-toe examination than if you are seeing an otherwise healthy patient in an
outpatient clinic for a chief complaint of rhinitis. - Answer -
360 Degree Scan -
Introduction (provider) - My name is Jessica Tapparo and this is my physical examination
assignment for NR 509. I am not using any aids/notes/assistive devices to complete this
assignment
Introduction (patient) - My name is Hunter Tapparo and I give my permission for this
examination to be recorded and submitted to Chamberlain College of Nursing for grading
purposes.
Head and Face: Inspection - Inspect head and facial skin for size, symmetry, and midline
position - note abnormal lesions (verbalize findings)
Head and Face: Palpate - Palpate lymph nodes and verbalize locations)
Preauricular - in front of ear
Postauricular - behind the ear
Occipital - back of head
Tonsillar - near carotid
Submandibular - mid jaw
Submental - under chin
,Anterior Cervical - in front of SCM
Posterior Cervical - behind SCM
Supraclavicular - above clavicals
Head and Face: CN5 - Trigeminal Nerve (verbalize name of nerve and findings)
Motor: palpate over the masseter muscle as the pt clenches jaw
Sensory: light touch sensation to the forehead, cheeks, chin, nose (patient closes eyes and
identifies where they are being touched)
Head and Face: CN7 - Facial Nerve (verbalize name of nerve and findings)
Inspect for facial symmetry with smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff cheeks, and pucker lips
Ear: Outer Ear - Inspect outer ears bilaterally for skin lesions and symmetry (verbalize findings)
Ear: Auditory Canal - Inspect auditory canal and tympanic membrane bilaterally (verbalize
findings)
Ear: Palpate - Palpate pinnae and tragus bilaterally for nodules and tenderness (verbalize
findings)
Ear: CN 8 - Acoustic Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Complete Whisper test bilaterally (patient should cover ear not being tested)
Eye: Inspect - Inspect sclera and conjunctive bilaterally (verbalize findings)
Eye: CN 2 - Optic Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Assess visual acuity with Snellen chart
Assess central/peripheral vision (stand and bring hands around pt from side, top, and bottom)
, Eye: CN 3 - Oculomotor Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Check PERRLA
Eye: CNs 3, 4, and 6 - Oculomotor (3), Trochlear (4), and Abducens (6) verbalize nerve names
and findings
Test for conjugate gaze with EOM (H test)
Nose: Inspect - Inspect nose midline and straight (verbalize findings)
Nose: Assess - Assess nasal turbinates and septum bilaterally with otoscope (verbalize findings)
Nose: Palpate - Palpate frontal and maxillary sinuses bilaterally (verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: Inspect - Inspect lips, teeth, and gums (verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: Buccal Mucosa - Inspect buccal mucosa, palate, tongue, floor of mouth,
posterior pharynx, and tonsils (grade tonsils if present, verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: CN 10 - Vagus Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Say "ahh" and soft palate and uvula rise symmetrically
Throat and Mouth: CN 12 - Hypoglossal Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Stick out tongue and move it left and right
Throat and Mouth: Palpate TMJ - Palpate TMJ for any subluxation, tenderness, or crepitus (open
and close mouth and verbalize findings)
Neck: Inspect - Inspect for obvious deformities and symmetry (verbalize findings)
2027): Comprehensive Preparation Resource for
Chamberlain with Accurate Practice Questions and Verified
Answers
General Assessment - Answer - Constitutional
If you are conducting an annual physical examination, you are more likely to conduct a detailed
and complete head-to-toe examination than if you are seeing an otherwise healthy patient in an
outpatient clinic for a chief complaint of rhinitis. - Answer -
360 Degree Scan -
Introduction (provider) - My name is Jessica Tapparo and this is my physical examination
assignment for NR 509. I am not using any aids/notes/assistive devices to complete this
assignment
Introduction (patient) - My name is Hunter Tapparo and I give my permission for this
examination to be recorded and submitted to Chamberlain College of Nursing for grading
purposes.
Head and Face: Inspection - Inspect head and facial skin for size, symmetry, and midline
position - note abnormal lesions (verbalize findings)
Head and Face: Palpate - Palpate lymph nodes and verbalize locations)
Preauricular - in front of ear
Postauricular - behind the ear
Occipital - back of head
Tonsillar - near carotid
Submandibular - mid jaw
Submental - under chin
,Anterior Cervical - in front of SCM
Posterior Cervical - behind SCM
Supraclavicular - above clavicals
Head and Face: CN5 - Trigeminal Nerve (verbalize name of nerve and findings)
Motor: palpate over the masseter muscle as the pt clenches jaw
Sensory: light touch sensation to the forehead, cheeks, chin, nose (patient closes eyes and
identifies where they are being touched)
Head and Face: CN7 - Facial Nerve (verbalize name of nerve and findings)
Inspect for facial symmetry with smile, frown, raise eyebrows, puff cheeks, and pucker lips
Ear: Outer Ear - Inspect outer ears bilaterally for skin lesions and symmetry (verbalize findings)
Ear: Auditory Canal - Inspect auditory canal and tympanic membrane bilaterally (verbalize
findings)
Ear: Palpate - Palpate pinnae and tragus bilaterally for nodules and tenderness (verbalize
findings)
Ear: CN 8 - Acoustic Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Complete Whisper test bilaterally (patient should cover ear not being tested)
Eye: Inspect - Inspect sclera and conjunctive bilaterally (verbalize findings)
Eye: CN 2 - Optic Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Assess visual acuity with Snellen chart
Assess central/peripheral vision (stand and bring hands around pt from side, top, and bottom)
, Eye: CN 3 - Oculomotor Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Check PERRLA
Eye: CNs 3, 4, and 6 - Oculomotor (3), Trochlear (4), and Abducens (6) verbalize nerve names
and findings
Test for conjugate gaze with EOM (H test)
Nose: Inspect - Inspect nose midline and straight (verbalize findings)
Nose: Assess - Assess nasal turbinates and septum bilaterally with otoscope (verbalize findings)
Nose: Palpate - Palpate frontal and maxillary sinuses bilaterally (verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: Inspect - Inspect lips, teeth, and gums (verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: Buccal Mucosa - Inspect buccal mucosa, palate, tongue, floor of mouth,
posterior pharynx, and tonsils (grade tonsils if present, verbalize findings)
Throat and Mouth: CN 10 - Vagus Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Say "ahh" and soft palate and uvula rise symmetrically
Throat and Mouth: CN 12 - Hypoglossal Nerve (verbalize nerve name and findings)
Stick out tongue and move it left and right
Throat and Mouth: Palpate TMJ - Palpate TMJ for any subluxation, tenderness, or crepitus (open
and close mouth and verbalize findings)
Neck: Inspect - Inspect for obvious deformities and symmetry (verbalize findings)
