PALS Final EXAM 2022 QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. Accommodation is the adaptation of the eye from far vision.: False 2. Which of the following pupillary light reflex constricts the pupil of the eye being looked at?: Direct light reflex 3. What is the most common form of Conjunctivitis in adults?: Viral 4. During an Ophthalmoscopic Examination, how many inches away should you position yourself?: 10 inches 5. When examining the eye, what type of abnormalities will produce opacity of the lens?: Cataracts 6. What is the next step in the Otoscopic Examination? The auditory canal has been inspected with the otoscope penlight:: Pull the auricle up and back 7. What test can be used to test air & conduction of sound?: Weber 8. Which medications are not commonly associated with ototoxicity?: Met- formin 9. What contributes to the higher incidence & frequency of Otis Media in children?: All of the above (short & wide Eustachian tube, upper viral respiratory infection, cleft palate) 10. What is the normal way to document findings for the Weber test?: Nega- tive for lateralization 11. Inhaled nasal cromolyn sodium is an inhaled nasal corticosteroid: False 12. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 1st: Stand if possible 13. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 2nd: Slide the indicator to the bottom of the scale 14. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 3rd: Take a deep breath (as full as possible) 15. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 4th: Put mouth around the device (tight seal) 16. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 5th: Breathe out (exhale) as fully & forcefully in 1 breath (second) 17. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 6th: Repeat 2 more times (reset the indicator each time) 18. Order the following steps for taking a peak flow 7th: Select the BEST or HIGHEST reading