Week 4: HEENT Assessment questions with
verified answers
________________ can be one of the risk factors related to oral cancer.
a. Frequent upper respiratory infections
b. Being under the age of 50
c. Having gingivitis
d. Tobacco use Ans✓✓✓d
________________ is caused by acceleration-deceleration force after a
mechanical force hits the head.
a. Contusion
b. Concussion
c. Impalement
d. Cerebrovascular accident Ans✓✓✓b
____________________ is the term for the space between the bones of
the skull in a newborn where the sutures are not fully formed.
a. dviot
b. concave
c. indent
,d. fontanelle Ans✓✓✓d
A client is a long-time user of chewing tobacco. Drag and drop the
single most important education topic that the nurse should discuss with
the client.
a. Oral cancer
b. Gingivitis
c. Strep throat
d. Dental caries Ans✓✓✓a
A client is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse is providing
education to the client about this disease process. Which statement made
by the client indicates comprehension of the education about this
condition?
a. "Complications from hypothyroidism can lead to arrhythmias."
b. "The only treatment for me is a thyroidectomy."
c. "If I stop using salt, I can cure my hypothyroidism."
d. "Untreated severe hypothyroidism can cause a coma." Ans✓✓✓d
A client with a goiter states that she doesn't want to go out because
people stare at her. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "That must be very difficult for you."
, b. "You shouldn't care what other people think."
c. "Family and friends can be a good support system."
d. "It is a large goiter so people are going to notice." Ans✓✓✓a
A client with allergies asks the nurse what they can do to prevent
seasonal allergies at home. Which responses provided by the nurse are
correct? Select all that apply.
a. "Wash your clothes every day."
b. "Bathe after being outside."
c. "Use a HEPA air filtration system."
d. "Keep doors and windows closed."
e. "Always blow your nose three times a day." Ans✓✓✓b, c, d
A client with allergies reports their eyes hurt and itch. Their eyes are
reddened and puffy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate
when planning interventions for this client?
a. Fatigue related to acute pain
b. Acute pain related to inflammation
c. Chronic pain related to changes of the eyes
d. Impaired self-concept related to inflammation Ans✓✓✓b
verified answers
________________ can be one of the risk factors related to oral cancer.
a. Frequent upper respiratory infections
b. Being under the age of 50
c. Having gingivitis
d. Tobacco use Ans✓✓✓d
________________ is caused by acceleration-deceleration force after a
mechanical force hits the head.
a. Contusion
b. Concussion
c. Impalement
d. Cerebrovascular accident Ans✓✓✓b
____________________ is the term for the space between the bones of
the skull in a newborn where the sutures are not fully formed.
a. dviot
b. concave
c. indent
,d. fontanelle Ans✓✓✓d
A client is a long-time user of chewing tobacco. Drag and drop the
single most important education topic that the nurse should discuss with
the client.
a. Oral cancer
b. Gingivitis
c. Strep throat
d. Dental caries Ans✓✓✓a
A client is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The nurse is providing
education to the client about this disease process. Which statement made
by the client indicates comprehension of the education about this
condition?
a. "Complications from hypothyroidism can lead to arrhythmias."
b. "The only treatment for me is a thyroidectomy."
c. "If I stop using salt, I can cure my hypothyroidism."
d. "Untreated severe hypothyroidism can cause a coma." Ans✓✓✓d
A client with a goiter states that she doesn't want to go out because
people stare at her. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "That must be very difficult for you."
, b. "You shouldn't care what other people think."
c. "Family and friends can be a good support system."
d. "It is a large goiter so people are going to notice." Ans✓✓✓a
A client with allergies asks the nurse what they can do to prevent
seasonal allergies at home. Which responses provided by the nurse are
correct? Select all that apply.
a. "Wash your clothes every day."
b. "Bathe after being outside."
c. "Use a HEPA air filtration system."
d. "Keep doors and windows closed."
e. "Always blow your nose three times a day." Ans✓✓✓b, c, d
A client with allergies reports their eyes hurt and itch. Their eyes are
reddened and puffy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate
when planning interventions for this client?
a. Fatigue related to acute pain
b. Acute pain related to inflammation
c. Chronic pain related to changes of the eyes
d. Impaired self-concept related to inflammation Ans✓✓✓b
