1. Which of the following areas should the technique of palpation be used as part
of the assessment:
A. Eye structure
B. Trachea C. Tongue
D. Sinus cavities: D. Sinus cavities (Palpate the sinus area to assess for pain can
indicate the presence of sinus infection)
2. Which of the following tools are used in an assessment of the head and neck?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Tape measure
B. Penlight
C. Examination gloves
D. Stethoscope E. Doppler
F. Watch with second hand: B. Penlight(For the pupil response and visualization
of the client's mouth and nares)
C. Examination gloves(Inspecting the mouth and eyes and if there's any drainage
from ears or nose.)
3. Which of the following are unexpected findings of the eyes? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Subconjunctival hemorrhage(a localized collection of blood on sclera caused
by increase pressure in the eye from trauma.)
B. Gingivitis
, C. Ptosis(drooping of the eyelid over the pupil and often result of edema or
neurological disorder)
D. Thrush
E. Conjunctivitis(an inflammation of the eye that can be caused by viral or
bacterial infections, allergies, or chemical irritation)
E. Entropion(a condition in which the eyelids roll inward and can cause the
lashes to touch and irritate the conjunctiva and cornea): A. Subconjunctival
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hemorrhage (a localized collection of blood on sclera cause from increase pressure
in the eye from trauma.)
C. Ptosis (drooping of the eyelid over the pupil and often result of edema or
neurological disorder)
E. Conjunctivitis (an inflammation of the eye that can be caused by viral or bacterial
infections, allergies, or chemical irritation)
E. Entropion (a condition in which the eyelids roll inward and can cause the lashes
to touch and irritate the conjunctiva and cornea)
4. Assessment of client's pupillary reaction to light order:: A. Have the client sit
facing you at eye level
B. Observe the pupils for size