Med Surge 51, 52 2026 Exam
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
The nurse is collecting data and has just completed the Weber test on a
patient with normal findings. How should the nurse correctly document
the findings? - ANSWER ✔✔Left and right ear heard equally
The nurse performs a Snellen chart examination on a patient. What
Snellen chart documentation indicates normal vision for the patient? -
ANSWER ✔✔Both eyes 20/20
,The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient after diagnostic testing
reveals tinnitus. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has
been effective? - ANSWER ✔✔The ringing sound I hear in my ear
may be a symptom of another problem.
The nurse palpates a downward small protrusion the helix of a patients
ear known as Darwins tubercle. How should the nurse document this
finding? - ANSWER ✔✔Within normal limits
The nurse is conducting an initial screening to determine a patients
gross hearing acuity as part of a complete physical. Which test should
the nurse include in the assessment? - ANSWER ✔✔Whisper voice
After collecting data the nurse suspects a patient has hearing loss.
Which finding supports this conclusion? - ANSWER ✔✔Speaks in an
unusually loud voice
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks what arcus senilis is. How
should the nurse explain this finding? - ANSWER ✔✔A lipid deposit in
the cornea.
The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure
intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse expect to be
used? - ANSWER ✔✔A tonometer
, A patient asks how the ears are able to equalize pressure when flying in
an airplane. Which anatomical ear structure should the nurse review with
the patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Eustachian tube
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks the nurse, What part of the
eye gives the eye its color? What is the correct response by the nurse? -
ANSWER ✔✔Lens
The nurse is reviewing the structure of the eye with a patient scheduled
for cataract surgery. Which structure should the nurse explain is the
gelatin-like substance that gives shape to the eye and fills the space
behind the lens? - ANSWER ✔✔Vitreous humor
The nurse is assisting with health screenings in a clinic. Which should
the nurse consider a normal finding if noted lining the ear canal? -
ANSWER ✔✔Cerumen
The nurse is testing a patients peripheral visual ability. What technique
should the nurse use? - ANSWER ✔✔Visual fields
The nurse performs a visual assessment on a patient and documents
the findings using the acronym PERRLA. What does PERRLA indicate?
- ANSWER ✔✔Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and
accommodation
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Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
The nurse is collecting data and has just completed the Weber test on a
patient with normal findings. How should the nurse correctly document
the findings? - ANSWER ✔✔Left and right ear heard equally
The nurse performs a Snellen chart examination on a patient. What
Snellen chart documentation indicates normal vision for the patient? -
ANSWER ✔✔Both eyes 20/20
,The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient after diagnostic testing
reveals tinnitus. Which patient statement indicates that teaching has
been effective? - ANSWER ✔✔The ringing sound I hear in my ear
may be a symptom of another problem.
The nurse palpates a downward small protrusion the helix of a patients
ear known as Darwins tubercle. How should the nurse document this
finding? - ANSWER ✔✔Within normal limits
The nurse is conducting an initial screening to determine a patients
gross hearing acuity as part of a complete physical. Which test should
the nurse include in the assessment? - ANSWER ✔✔Whisper voice
After collecting data the nurse suspects a patient has hearing loss.
Which finding supports this conclusion? - ANSWER ✔✔Speaks in an
unusually loud voice
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks what arcus senilis is. How
should the nurse explain this finding? - ANSWER ✔✔A lipid deposit in
the cornea.
The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure
intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse expect to be
used? - ANSWER ✔✔A tonometer
, A patient asks how the ears are able to equalize pressure when flying in
an airplane. Which anatomical ear structure should the nurse review with
the patient? - ANSWER ✔✔Eustachian tube
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks the nurse, What part of the
eye gives the eye its color? What is the correct response by the nurse? -
ANSWER ✔✔Lens
The nurse is reviewing the structure of the eye with a patient scheduled
for cataract surgery. Which structure should the nurse explain is the
gelatin-like substance that gives shape to the eye and fills the space
behind the lens? - ANSWER ✔✔Vitreous humor
The nurse is assisting with health screenings in a clinic. Which should
the nurse consider a normal finding if noted lining the ear canal? -
ANSWER ✔✔Cerumen
The nurse is testing a patients peripheral visual ability. What technique
should the nurse use? - ANSWER ✔✔Visual fields
The nurse performs a visual assessment on a patient and documents
the findings using the acronym PERRLA. What does PERRLA indicate?
- ANSWER ✔✔Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and
accommodation
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