NSG3160 CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 SOLVED QUESTION SET GRADED A+
◉ Graves' disease.
Answer: Hyperthyroidism, "look like they're going to the grave", thin
◉ Bell's Palsy.
Answer: One-sided facial paralysis (Treated w/steroids)
◉ Strabismus.
Answer: "Cross-eyed"
There are various forms w/different names
◉ Anisocoria.
Answer: Unequal pupil size (opposite of PERRLA)
◉ Miosis.
Answer: Pupil constriction
◉ Mydriasis.
Answer: Pupil dilation
,◉ Conjunctivitis.
Answer: Pink eye
◉ Subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Answer: Pressure causes pop of tiny blood vessels (Labor, straining
from pooping)
◉ What size speculum to use for otoscope?.
Answer: Largest one that will fit
◉ How to position ear for examination?.
Answer: Tilt head away from nurse, pull pinna up and back (adult)
◉ Normal color of tympanic membrane.
Answer: Pearly gray
◉ What if you don't see the "cone of light" off tympanic membrane?.
Answer: Possible swelling, fluid
◉ Scarring on tympanic membrane.
, Answer: Dense white patch on tympanic membrane, often due to
repeated ear infections
◉ How far behind patient do you stand for whisper test?.
Answer: 1-2 ft (30-60 cm)
◉ Where is the tuning fork placed during a Weber test?.
Answer: Top of the head in the middle
◉ The nurse is assessing a patient who has a hearing impairment.
How should the nurse communicate with this patient?
1. Use a low tone voice and speak slowly
2. Use a normal tone of voice and speak slowly
3. Speak loudly with normal rate
4. Face the patient and speak slowly.
Answer: 4. Face the patient and speak slowly
Facing the patient is most important! Changing pitch or being louder
often makes it worse
◉ Person's feelings.
Answer: Emotions
2026 SOLVED QUESTION SET GRADED A+
◉ Graves' disease.
Answer: Hyperthyroidism, "look like they're going to the grave", thin
◉ Bell's Palsy.
Answer: One-sided facial paralysis (Treated w/steroids)
◉ Strabismus.
Answer: "Cross-eyed"
There are various forms w/different names
◉ Anisocoria.
Answer: Unequal pupil size (opposite of PERRLA)
◉ Miosis.
Answer: Pupil constriction
◉ Mydriasis.
Answer: Pupil dilation
,◉ Conjunctivitis.
Answer: Pink eye
◉ Subconjunctival hemorrhage.
Answer: Pressure causes pop of tiny blood vessels (Labor, straining
from pooping)
◉ What size speculum to use for otoscope?.
Answer: Largest one that will fit
◉ How to position ear for examination?.
Answer: Tilt head away from nurse, pull pinna up and back (adult)
◉ Normal color of tympanic membrane.
Answer: Pearly gray
◉ What if you don't see the "cone of light" off tympanic membrane?.
Answer: Possible swelling, fluid
◉ Scarring on tympanic membrane.
, Answer: Dense white patch on tympanic membrane, often due to
repeated ear infections
◉ How far behind patient do you stand for whisper test?.
Answer: 1-2 ft (30-60 cm)
◉ Where is the tuning fork placed during a Weber test?.
Answer: Top of the head in the middle
◉ The nurse is assessing a patient who has a hearing impairment.
How should the nurse communicate with this patient?
1. Use a low tone voice and speak slowly
2. Use a normal tone of voice and speak slowly
3. Speak loudly with normal rate
4. Face the patient and speak slowly.
Answer: 4. Face the patient and speak slowly
Facing the patient is most important! Changing pitch or being louder
often makes it worse
◉ Person's feelings.
Answer: Emotions
