NSG 3160 Health Assessment Exam 2 Review 2026 | Latest
Update | Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. In a clinical scenario, if a patient with known right eye blindness shows no
response in the right pupil when light is shone, what would you expect to
happen to the left pupil?
Both pupils dilate
Left pupil shows no response
Left pupil constricts
Left pupil constricts only if the right pupil constricts
2. Nystagmus can be defined as ______________ _.
involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movements of the eyeball.
greatly reduced blood pressure
greatly increased blood pressure
greatly reduced temperature
3. What eye test is used to assess for loss of peripheral vision?
confrontation test
jaeger test
snellen test
6 cardinal fields of gaze
4. What characteristics define normal lymph nodes according to health
assessment concepts?
Small, fused, hard, and non-tender
, Large, irregular, firm, and painful
Fixed, swollen, hard, and tender
Movable, discrete, soft, and non-tender
5. A vesicle is best described as?
Small circumscribed, elevated skin, pus-filled
Circumscribed elevation of the skin that has clear fluid inside -
herpes
Change in skin color of skin but is flat (no raising of skin) - freckle
Solid raised lesion solid but not fluid-filled - scabies
6. Consensual light reflex is when....
The pupil decreases in diameter when the eyes converge or
accommodate.
The constriction of the pupil due to direct light stimulation
Pupil of both eyes respond equally to stimulation of only one eye
7. During a health assessment, a patient presents with multiple petechiae on
their arms and legs. What should the nurse's next step be?
Immediately prescribe antibiotics.
Conduct a thorough assessment to determine potential causes and
refer for further testing.
Advise the patient to apply a topical cream.
Ignore the findings as they are not significant.
8. Which tool is specifically used to measure visual acuity in patients?
, The Hirschberg test
The Confrontation test
An opthalmoscope
The Snellen eye chart
9. The function of cranial nerve VII (facial) is:
To carry impulses for the sense of smell.
To control tongue movement.
To transmit impulses for the sense of balance.
To activate the muscles of facial expression and lacrimal and
salivary glands.
10. Nystagmus can be defined as:
blinking excessively
related to cranial nerve II
inability to focus
involuntary rapid eye movement
11. _______ have been known to produce keloids.
Surgeries
Burns
Piercings
All of the above
, 12. If a patient presents with linear pigmentation on their arms, what might this
indicate in terms of their health assessment?
It may be a sign of an infectious disease.
It suggests a deficiency in vitamin D.
It indicates an allergic reaction to medication.
It may indicate a history of trauma or skin conditions affecting
pigmentation.
13. The "A" in PERRLA stands for:
Anterior
Accommodation
Average
Apnea
14. Describe the primary function of cranial nerve VIII in relation to sensory
assessment.
Cranial nerve VIII is responsible for hearing and balance.
Cranial nerve VIII controls facial expressions.
Cranial nerve VIII regulates heart rate.
Cranial nerve VIII is involved in taste sensation.
15. Describe the implications of a deviated septum on a patient's health
assessment.
A deviated septum can lead to breathing difficulties and may affect
sinus drainage.
A deviated septum causes increased sensitivity to sound.
Update | Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. In a clinical scenario, if a patient with known right eye blindness shows no
response in the right pupil when light is shone, what would you expect to
happen to the left pupil?
Both pupils dilate
Left pupil shows no response
Left pupil constricts
Left pupil constricts only if the right pupil constricts
2. Nystagmus can be defined as ______________ _.
involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movements of the eyeball.
greatly reduced blood pressure
greatly increased blood pressure
greatly reduced temperature
3. What eye test is used to assess for loss of peripheral vision?
confrontation test
jaeger test
snellen test
6 cardinal fields of gaze
4. What characteristics define normal lymph nodes according to health
assessment concepts?
Small, fused, hard, and non-tender
, Large, irregular, firm, and painful
Fixed, swollen, hard, and tender
Movable, discrete, soft, and non-tender
5. A vesicle is best described as?
Small circumscribed, elevated skin, pus-filled
Circumscribed elevation of the skin that has clear fluid inside -
herpes
Change in skin color of skin but is flat (no raising of skin) - freckle
Solid raised lesion solid but not fluid-filled - scabies
6. Consensual light reflex is when....
The pupil decreases in diameter when the eyes converge or
accommodate.
The constriction of the pupil due to direct light stimulation
Pupil of both eyes respond equally to stimulation of only one eye
7. During a health assessment, a patient presents with multiple petechiae on
their arms and legs. What should the nurse's next step be?
Immediately prescribe antibiotics.
Conduct a thorough assessment to determine potential causes and
refer for further testing.
Advise the patient to apply a topical cream.
Ignore the findings as they are not significant.
8. Which tool is specifically used to measure visual acuity in patients?
, The Hirschberg test
The Confrontation test
An opthalmoscope
The Snellen eye chart
9. The function of cranial nerve VII (facial) is:
To carry impulses for the sense of smell.
To control tongue movement.
To transmit impulses for the sense of balance.
To activate the muscles of facial expression and lacrimal and
salivary glands.
10. Nystagmus can be defined as:
blinking excessively
related to cranial nerve II
inability to focus
involuntary rapid eye movement
11. _______ have been known to produce keloids.
Surgeries
Burns
Piercings
All of the above
, 12. If a patient presents with linear pigmentation on their arms, what might this
indicate in terms of their health assessment?
It may be a sign of an infectious disease.
It suggests a deficiency in vitamin D.
It indicates an allergic reaction to medication.
It may indicate a history of trauma or skin conditions affecting
pigmentation.
13. The "A" in PERRLA stands for:
Anterior
Accommodation
Average
Apnea
14. Describe the primary function of cranial nerve VIII in relation to sensory
assessment.
Cranial nerve VIII is responsible for hearing and balance.
Cranial nerve VIII controls facial expressions.
Cranial nerve VIII regulates heart rate.
Cranial nerve VIII is involved in taste sensation.
15. Describe the implications of a deviated septum on a patient's health
assessment.
A deviated septum can lead to breathing difficulties and may affect
sinus drainage.
A deviated septum causes increased sensitivity to sound.
