NSG 6020WEEK 2 QUIZ: HEENT ASSESSMENT NEW
2026-2027 UPDATE WITH ALL COMPREHENSIVE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND A DETAILED
BREAKDOWN OF ALL CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM PLUS CERTIFIED RATIONALES |
COMPLETE TEST SOLUTION | PASSED & REWARDED
WITH DISTINCTION FOR ORIGINALLY GRADE A+
BRAND NEW!!!
This practice examination is aligned with the NSG
6020 Advanced Health Assessment curriculum and
covers head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, cranial
nerve, lymphatic, and pediatric HEENT assessment
domains.
SECTION 1: HEAD AND SKULL
ASSESSMENT (Questions 1–12)
Question 1. Normocephalic means a head size that
is:
,A. Small, flat, and disproportionate to the body
B. Round, symmetric, and appropriately related
to the body size and age
C. Large, asymmetric, and bulging at the fontanelles
D. Elongated with visible cranial ridges
Rationale: Normocephalic is a normal finding
meaning the head is of normal size and shape —
round, symmetric, and proportional to the body for
the person's age. It indicates the absence of
craniofacial abnormalities.
Question 2. During inspection of the head, which
finding is considered normal in an adult?
A. Asymmetrical skull contour
B. Enlarged temporal arteries
C. Tender scalp masses
D. Normocephalic and symmetrical appearance
Rationale: A normal adult head is normocephalic
and symmetrical without masses, tenderness, or
deformities. Asymmetry, tenderness, or masses
warrant further investigation.
,Question 3. When inspecting the scalp, the nurse
should primarily assess for:
A. Nail abnormalities
B. Peripheral edema
C. Lesions, tenderness, and hair distribution
D. Lung sounds
Rationale: Scalp assessment focuses on skin
integrity, lesions, infestations, tenderness, and hair
characteristics, including distribution, texture, and
any signs of alopecia or parasitic infestation.
Question 4. The anterior fontanelle typically closes
at what age?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12–18 months
D. 24 months
Rationale: The anterior fontanelle closes between
12 and 18 months of age. The posterior fontanelle
closes earlier, typically by 3 months. Delayed
, closure may suggest hypothyroidism or increased
intracranial pressure.
Question 5. The posterior fontanelle should be
completely closed by:
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
Rationale: The posterior fontanelle closes by
approximately 3 months of age. The anterior
fontanelle closes between 12 and 18 months.
Question 6. Craniosynostosis is best described as:
A. Premature fusion of cranial sutures resulting
in an abnormally shaped head
B. Delayed closure of the anterior fontanelle
C. Enlargement of the head circumference above the
95th percentile
D. Softening of the skull bones in infants
Rationale: Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion
of cranial sutures, resulting in an abnormally shaped
2026-2027 UPDATE WITH ALL COMPREHENSIVE
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND A DETAILED
BREAKDOWN OF ALL CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS EXAM PLUS CERTIFIED RATIONALES |
COMPLETE TEST SOLUTION | PASSED & REWARDED
WITH DISTINCTION FOR ORIGINALLY GRADE A+
BRAND NEW!!!
This practice examination is aligned with the NSG
6020 Advanced Health Assessment curriculum and
covers head, eyes, ears, nose, throat, neck, cranial
nerve, lymphatic, and pediatric HEENT assessment
domains.
SECTION 1: HEAD AND SKULL
ASSESSMENT (Questions 1–12)
Question 1. Normocephalic means a head size that
is:
,A. Small, flat, and disproportionate to the body
B. Round, symmetric, and appropriately related
to the body size and age
C. Large, asymmetric, and bulging at the fontanelles
D. Elongated with visible cranial ridges
Rationale: Normocephalic is a normal finding
meaning the head is of normal size and shape —
round, symmetric, and proportional to the body for
the person's age. It indicates the absence of
craniofacial abnormalities.
Question 2. During inspection of the head, which
finding is considered normal in an adult?
A. Asymmetrical skull contour
B. Enlarged temporal arteries
C. Tender scalp masses
D. Normocephalic and symmetrical appearance
Rationale: A normal adult head is normocephalic
and symmetrical without masses, tenderness, or
deformities. Asymmetry, tenderness, or masses
warrant further investigation.
,Question 3. When inspecting the scalp, the nurse
should primarily assess for:
A. Nail abnormalities
B. Peripheral edema
C. Lesions, tenderness, and hair distribution
D. Lung sounds
Rationale: Scalp assessment focuses on skin
integrity, lesions, infestations, tenderness, and hair
characteristics, including distribution, texture, and
any signs of alopecia or parasitic infestation.
Question 4. The anterior fontanelle typically closes
at what age?
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 12–18 months
D. 24 months
Rationale: The anterior fontanelle closes between
12 and 18 months of age. The posterior fontanelle
closes earlier, typically by 3 months. Delayed
, closure may suggest hypothyroidism or increased
intracranial pressure.
Question 5. The posterior fontanelle should be
completely closed by:
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 9 months
D. 12 months
Rationale: The posterior fontanelle closes by
approximately 3 months of age. The anterior
fontanelle closes between 12 and 18 months.
Question 6. Craniosynostosis is best described as:
A. Premature fusion of cranial sutures resulting
in an abnormally shaped head
B. Delayed closure of the anterior fontanelle
C. Enlargement of the head circumference above the
95th percentile
D. Softening of the skull bones in infants
Rationale: Craniosynostosis is the premature fusion
of cranial sutures, resulting in an abnormally shaped
