NR 302 HEALTH ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: - DETAILED ANSWER-optic disc,
vessels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - DETAILED ANSWER-simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - DETAILED
ANSWERcataract
Eye emergency - DETAILED ANSWER-sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - DETAILED ANSWER-Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - DETAILED ANSWER-muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - DETAILED ANSWER-remove your own glasses
and approach the patient's left eye with your left eye
,The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by cranial nerves: - DETAILED
ANSWER-III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - DETAILED ANSWER-redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - DETAILED ANSWER-90 degrees
patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - DETAILED ANSWER-both constrict
interruption of red reflex happens when - DETAILED ANSWER-there is opacity of cornea or lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - DETAILED ANSWER-glaucoma
PERRLA - DETAILED ANSWER-pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
cause of red reflex - DETAILED ANSWER-light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - DETAILED ANSWER-pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - DETAILED ANSWER-related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - DETAILED ANSWER-pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - DETAILED ANSWER-pull pinna down
,ear exam of adult - DETAILED ANSWER-pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - DETAILED ANSWER-a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
when assessing patients ear - DETAILED ANSWER-tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - DETAILED ANSWER-cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - DETAILED ANSWER-pathology in the semicircular
canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - DETAILED ANSWER-impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - DETAILED ANSWER-absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - DETAILED ANSWER-dont smoke in house or car
assessing hearing in babies - DETAILED ANSWER-watch for head turn when you call their name
patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - DETAILED ANSWER-consider possible
basal skull fracture, refer immediately
common site of nose bleeds - DETAILED ANSWER-kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - DETAILED ANSWER-frontal and maxillary
, the frenulum is the - DETAILED ANSWER-midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the
floor of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - DETAILED ANSWER-within the cheeks in front of the ear
old woman with dry mouth - DETAILED ANSWER-medication
find a deviated septum, what next - DETAILED ANSWER-document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - DETAILED ANSWER-in the mucosal "gutter"
under the tongue
tonsils 3+ - DETAILED ANSWER-tonsils touch the uvula
function of nasal turbinates - DETAILED ANSWER-warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - DETAILED ANSWER-upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - DETAILED
ANSWERmoveable, pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums of a 2-month-
old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - DETAILED ANSWER-epstein pearls, normal
when assessing tongue - DETAILED ANSWER-palpate u shaped area under tongue
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: - DETAILED ANSWER-optic disc,
vessels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - DETAILED ANSWER-simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - DETAILED
ANSWERcataract
Eye emergency - DETAILED ANSWER-sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - DETAILED ANSWER-Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - DETAILED ANSWER-muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - DETAILED ANSWER-remove your own glasses
and approach the patient's left eye with your left eye
,The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by cranial nerves: - DETAILED
ANSWER-III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - DETAILED ANSWER-redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - DETAILED ANSWER-90 degrees
patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - DETAILED ANSWER-both constrict
interruption of red reflex happens when - DETAILED ANSWER-there is opacity of cornea or lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - DETAILED ANSWER-glaucoma
PERRLA - DETAILED ANSWER-pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
cause of red reflex - DETAILED ANSWER-light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - DETAILED ANSWER-pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - DETAILED ANSWER-related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - DETAILED ANSWER-pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - DETAILED ANSWER-pull pinna down
,ear exam of adult - DETAILED ANSWER-pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - DETAILED ANSWER-a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
when assessing patients ear - DETAILED ANSWER-tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - DETAILED ANSWER-cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - DETAILED ANSWER-pathology in the semicircular
canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - DETAILED ANSWER-impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - DETAILED ANSWER-absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - DETAILED ANSWER-dont smoke in house or car
assessing hearing in babies - DETAILED ANSWER-watch for head turn when you call their name
patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - DETAILED ANSWER-consider possible
basal skull fracture, refer immediately
common site of nose bleeds - DETAILED ANSWER-kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - DETAILED ANSWER-frontal and maxillary
, the frenulum is the - DETAILED ANSWER-midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the
floor of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - DETAILED ANSWER-within the cheeks in front of the ear
old woman with dry mouth - DETAILED ANSWER-medication
find a deviated septum, what next - DETAILED ANSWER-document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - DETAILED ANSWER-in the mucosal "gutter"
under the tongue
tonsils 3+ - DETAILED ANSWER-tonsils touch the uvula
function of nasal turbinates - DETAILED ANSWER-warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - DETAILED ANSWER-upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - DETAILED
ANSWERmoveable, pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums of a 2-month-
old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - DETAILED ANSWER-epstein pearls, normal
when assessing tongue - DETAILED ANSWER-palpate u shaped area under tongue
