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Physical Assessment WCU Final Exam Prep Material
Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand New Version
wood lamp - (ANSWER)an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal infections
doppler - (ANSWER)equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - (ANSWER)equipment used to see red reflex on the inner part of
the eye
otoscope - (ANSWER)equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - (ANSWER)instrument used to measure joint angles
skinfold caliper - (ANSWER)equipment used to measure subcutaneous tissue
transilluminator - (ANSWER)used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
tuning fork - (ANSWER)used for Weber-Rinne tests
largest organ in the body - (ANSWER)skin @ 20 lbs
, 2
Largest gland in the body - (ANSWER)liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - (ANSWER)very thin abdominal
muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - (ANSWER)adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - (ANSWER)Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
What does the dermis contain? - (ANSWER)blood vessels and nerve endings
Eccrine Sweat Glands - (ANSWER)water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - (ANSWER)water, salt, fatty acids and proteins mix with
bacteria which gives off body odor
3 stages of hair growth - (ANSWER)anagen: active growth stage, 1 cm/ month 2-6
years
catagen: transitional phase 2 weeks
telogen: shedding phase happens 1-4 months
, 3
Villa - (ANSWER)peach fuzz, pale short fine hair covering entire body
terminal hair - (ANSWER)long hair found on the scalp as well as on legs, arms,
and body of both males and females
lanugo - (ANSWER)fine hair on baby that is downy hair that will be replaced villa
within 3 month
vernix caseosa - (ANSWER)Waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the
skin of newborn humans
what to do if yellowing of a baby's skin within 24 hours to 7 days after birth,
especially if dehydrated? - (ANSWER)increase fluids and phototherapy
milia - (ANSWER)Tiny white bumps that commonly appear on a baby's face.
stork bites - (ANSWER)irregular pink patches on back of neck on baby that will
disappear within a year
mongolian spots - (ANSWER)bluish purple spots of pigmentation on dark skinned
babies
grading of edema - (ANSWER)0=0mm
Physical Assessment WCU Final Exam Prep Material
Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand New Version
wood lamp - (ANSWER)an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal infections
doppler - (ANSWER)equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - (ANSWER)equipment used to see red reflex on the inner part of
the eye
otoscope - (ANSWER)equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - (ANSWER)instrument used to measure joint angles
skinfold caliper - (ANSWER)equipment used to measure subcutaneous tissue
transilluminator - (ANSWER)used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
tuning fork - (ANSWER)used for Weber-Rinne tests
largest organ in the body - (ANSWER)skin @ 20 lbs
, 2
Largest gland in the body - (ANSWER)liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - (ANSWER)very thin abdominal
muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - (ANSWER)adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - (ANSWER)Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
What does the dermis contain? - (ANSWER)blood vessels and nerve endings
Eccrine Sweat Glands - (ANSWER)water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - (ANSWER)water, salt, fatty acids and proteins mix with
bacteria which gives off body odor
3 stages of hair growth - (ANSWER)anagen: active growth stage, 1 cm/ month 2-6
years
catagen: transitional phase 2 weeks
telogen: shedding phase happens 1-4 months
, 3
Villa - (ANSWER)peach fuzz, pale short fine hair covering entire body
terminal hair - (ANSWER)long hair found on the scalp as well as on legs, arms,
and body of both males and females
lanugo - (ANSWER)fine hair on baby that is downy hair that will be replaced villa
within 3 month
vernix caseosa - (ANSWER)Waxy or "cheesy" white substance found coating the
skin of newborn humans
what to do if yellowing of a baby's skin within 24 hours to 7 days after birth,
especially if dehydrated? - (ANSWER)increase fluids and phototherapy
milia - (ANSWER)Tiny white bumps that commonly appear on a baby's face.
stork bites - (ANSWER)irregular pink patches on back of neck on baby that will
disappear within a year
mongolian spots - (ANSWER)bluish purple spots of pigmentation on dark skinned
babies
grading of edema - (ANSWER)0=0mm
