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MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM
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ANSWERS 2026
Mr. Cruz presents for a physical examination. On examination, you note that the
lower molars are distally positioned in relation to the upper molars. How would
you classify this malocclusion? - correct-answer -Class II malocclusion
The most important clinical signs for sinusitis in adults includes which of the
following? - correct-answer -Maxillary toothache, purulent nasal drainage, poor
response to decongestants
Normal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -Oral tissues may be
dryer (xerostomia)
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General findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -xerostomia,
Periodontal disease, Oral cancer, Aspiration pneumonia, fully edentulous
Abnormal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -Gingivitis,
periodontal disease, dental caries, teeth may appear longer, Dental malocclusion
Initial symptoms are cracking sound when yawning or swallowing, discomfort,
feeling of fullness (no drainage) - correct-answer -Otitis media with effusion
Exam shows conductive loss as ears fills with fluid, retracted or bulging TM,
impaired mobility, yellowish air-fluid level and bubbles - correct-answer -Otitis
media with effusion
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Initial symptoms of Abrupt onset, fever, feels blocked, anorexia, irritability, deep-
seated ear ache, if TM ruptured foul-smelling discharge - correct-answer -Acute
Otitis Media
Exam shows conductive loss as ears fills with pus, TM with distinct erythema,
thickened or clouding; bulging, impaired mobility, air-fluid level and bubbles -
correct-answer -Acute Otitis Media
Exam shows Meatus inflamed, tender and weeping, extreme pain, nothing can be
seen of interior canal. - correct-answer -Otitis Externa (Swimmer's ear)
What tests are done to test hearing? - correct-answer -Whisper, Weber, & Rinne
expected findings of Weber test - correct-answer -sound heard equally in both
ears
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expected findings for the Rinne test - correct-answer -air conduction (AC) greater
than bone conduction (BC); 2:1 ration
Abnormal findings with elderly Conjunctiva - correct-answer -Cataracts
Age related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
What is disease that progressively destroys the macula, impairing central vision -
correct-answer -Age related macular degeneration (AMD):
gradual blurring of central vision, and increased difficulty reading fine print,
recognizing faces or seeing street signs - correct-answer -Dry AMD progression...
MARYVILLE NURS 612 EXAM
1|BRAND NEW QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026
Mr. Cruz presents for a physical examination. On examination, you note that the
lower molars are distally positioned in relation to the upper molars. How would
you classify this malocclusion? - correct-answer -Class II malocclusion
The most important clinical signs for sinusitis in adults includes which of the
following? - correct-answer -Maxillary toothache, purulent nasal drainage, poor
response to decongestants
Normal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -Oral tissues may be
dryer (xerostomia)
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General findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -xerostomia,
Periodontal disease, Oral cancer, Aspiration pneumonia, fully edentulous
Abnormal findings in elderly mouth/pharynx - correct-answer -Gingivitis,
periodontal disease, dental caries, teeth may appear longer, Dental malocclusion
Initial symptoms are cracking sound when yawning or swallowing, discomfort,
feeling of fullness (no drainage) - correct-answer -Otitis media with effusion
Exam shows conductive loss as ears fills with fluid, retracted or bulging TM,
impaired mobility, yellowish air-fluid level and bubbles - correct-answer -Otitis
media with effusion
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Initial symptoms of Abrupt onset, fever, feels blocked, anorexia, irritability, deep-
seated ear ache, if TM ruptured foul-smelling discharge - correct-answer -Acute
Otitis Media
Exam shows conductive loss as ears fills with pus, TM with distinct erythema,
thickened or clouding; bulging, impaired mobility, air-fluid level and bubbles -
correct-answer -Acute Otitis Media
Exam shows Meatus inflamed, tender and weeping, extreme pain, nothing can be
seen of interior canal. - correct-answer -Otitis Externa (Swimmer's ear)
What tests are done to test hearing? - correct-answer -Whisper, Weber, & Rinne
expected findings of Weber test - correct-answer -sound heard equally in both
ears
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expected findings for the Rinne test - correct-answer -air conduction (AC) greater
than bone conduction (BC); 2:1 ration
Abnormal findings with elderly Conjunctiva - correct-answer -Cataracts
Age related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
What is disease that progressively destroys the macula, impairing central vision -
correct-answer -Age related macular degeneration (AMD):
gradual blurring of central vision, and increased difficulty reading fine print,
recognizing faces or seeing street signs - correct-answer -Dry AMD progression...
