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Nurs 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 1
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Conductive Hearing loss is due to damage in what part of
the ear? - ANSWER-Middle Ear (blockages, fluid structural
problems)
Sensorineural Hearing loss is due to damage to what part
of the ear? - ANSWER-Inner Ear or Auditory Nerve
The Weber test is completed the patient states that they
hear the sound more in one ear, what does this indicate? -
ANSWER-Sound Lateralized (Positive)
Refer to a specialist
No Lateralization of sound in a Weber Test is Positive or
Negative? - ANSWER-Negative Weber Test
Describe the Rinne Test? - ANSWER-Strike the tuning fork
and place it on the mastoid bone. Time how long the
patient hears the sound. Once the sound is no longer
heard, move the tuning fork in front of the ear canal and
time again
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Rinne Test: Air condution should be better than bone
conduction by a ratio of 1:1, True or False? - ANSWER-
False: 2:1
If bone condition is better than air conduction what type of
hearing loss does this suggest? - ANSWER-Condition
hearing loss
Which cranial nerve is tested when having the patient
identify different orders? - ANSWER-Cranial Nerve 1
(Olfactory)
What is the purpose of testing Transillumination of the
sinuses? - ANSWER-To assess for fluid or pus in the
sinuses
How do you test Cranial Nerve XII? - ANSWER-Ask the
patient to stick out their tongue and move it side to side.
(Hypoglossal)
What cranial nerve are you testing when testing the gag
reflex? - ANSWER-Cranial Nerves IX Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)
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How do you test Cranial Nerve VII? - ANSWER-Ask the
patient to smile and clench their teeth, evaluate the
symmetry of the facial movements which can indicate
proper functioning of the facial nerve
Tonsil Grading: Grade 1 - ANSWER-Tonsils are barely
visible
Tonsil Grading: Grade 2 - ANSWER-Tonsils are more
visible but not touching the uvula
Tonsil Grading: Grade 3 - ANSWER-Tonsils are almost
touching the uvula
Tonsil Grading: Grade 4 - ANSWER-"Kissing tonsils"
tonsils touching each other
Chelsea gets eyelash extensions often to enhance her
appearance. She came into the doctors office for red, itchy
and greasy crusted eyelids. When the NP took a closer
look, the tiny oil glands in the eye lashes were inflamed,
what is this called? - ANSWER-Blepharitis
A pregnant patient complains of a blind spot in her vision,
what is this called? - ANSWER-Scotoma
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A pregnant patient complains of a blind spot in her vision,
what is the first thing the NP should do? - ANSWER-Take
the patients blood pressure, this could be a sign of Pre-
eclampsia
This is an emergency and requires immediate medical
attention
What is the number one Age Related eye changes in the
aging population? - ANSWER-Macular Degeneration
What might you find on a Fundoscopic exam that would
indicate Macular degeneration? - ANSWER-Yellow and
white deposits on retina called Drussen spots
Loss of central vision is a sign of Macular Degeneration,
True or False? - ANSWER-True
What is the first step for an Ear examination? - ANSWER-
Inspection
What needs to be done BEFORE an Otoscope Exam? -
ANSWER-Palpation
Nurs 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Exam 1
Newest 2026 Actual Exam Complete 200 Questions
And Correct Answers|| Verified Exam!! (Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+||Newest Exam!!!
Conductive Hearing loss is due to damage in what part of
the ear? - ANSWER-Middle Ear (blockages, fluid structural
problems)
Sensorineural Hearing loss is due to damage to what part
of the ear? - ANSWER-Inner Ear or Auditory Nerve
The Weber test is completed the patient states that they
hear the sound more in one ear, what does this indicate? -
ANSWER-Sound Lateralized (Positive)
Refer to a specialist
No Lateralization of sound in a Weber Test is Positive or
Negative? - ANSWER-Negative Weber Test
Describe the Rinne Test? - ANSWER-Strike the tuning fork
and place it on the mastoid bone. Time how long the
patient hears the sound. Once the sound is no longer
heard, move the tuning fork in front of the ear canal and
time again
,2|Page
Rinne Test: Air condution should be better than bone
conduction by a ratio of 1:1, True or False? - ANSWER-
False: 2:1
If bone condition is better than air conduction what type of
hearing loss does this suggest? - ANSWER-Condition
hearing loss
Which cranial nerve is tested when having the patient
identify different orders? - ANSWER-Cranial Nerve 1
(Olfactory)
What is the purpose of testing Transillumination of the
sinuses? - ANSWER-To assess for fluid or pus in the
sinuses
How do you test Cranial Nerve XII? - ANSWER-Ask the
patient to stick out their tongue and move it side to side.
(Hypoglossal)
What cranial nerve are you testing when testing the gag
reflex? - ANSWER-Cranial Nerves IX Glossopharyngeal
Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)
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How do you test Cranial Nerve VII? - ANSWER-Ask the
patient to smile and clench their teeth, evaluate the
symmetry of the facial movements which can indicate
proper functioning of the facial nerve
Tonsil Grading: Grade 1 - ANSWER-Tonsils are barely
visible
Tonsil Grading: Grade 2 - ANSWER-Tonsils are more
visible but not touching the uvula
Tonsil Grading: Grade 3 - ANSWER-Tonsils are almost
touching the uvula
Tonsil Grading: Grade 4 - ANSWER-"Kissing tonsils"
tonsils touching each other
Chelsea gets eyelash extensions often to enhance her
appearance. She came into the doctors office for red, itchy
and greasy crusted eyelids. When the NP took a closer
look, the tiny oil glands in the eye lashes were inflamed,
what is this called? - ANSWER-Blepharitis
A pregnant patient complains of a blind spot in her vision,
what is this called? - ANSWER-Scotoma
, 4|Page
A pregnant patient complains of a blind spot in her vision,
what is the first thing the NP should do? - ANSWER-Take
the patients blood pressure, this could be a sign of Pre-
eclampsia
This is an emergency and requires immediate medical
attention
What is the number one Age Related eye changes in the
aging population? - ANSWER-Macular Degeneration
What might you find on a Fundoscopic exam that would
indicate Macular degeneration? - ANSWER-Yellow and
white deposits on retina called Drussen spots
Loss of central vision is a sign of Macular Degeneration,
True or False? - ANSWER-True
What is the first step for an Ear examination? - ANSWER-
Inspection
What needs to be done BEFORE an Otoscope Exam? -
ANSWER-Palpation
