NSG-316 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is cranial nerve II - CORRECT ANSWER Optic
What is the best method to assess lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER gentle,
circular motion, use the finger pads to palpate and use both hands at the same time to
compare both sides
normal lymph nodes are - CORRECT ANSWER movable, discrete, contender, soft
Anisocoria - CORRECT ANSWER unequal pupil size
Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER loss of lens elasticity
Seen a lot in elderly people
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER ringing in the ears
The meaning of a vision score (20/20) - CORRECT ANSWER the first number is what
the patient is able to see at, the second number is what a normal person is able to see at
When someone is unable to read from the distance of 20 feet, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWER shorten the distance until they are able to read the sign and document where
they can read it from
Intentional tremors - CORRECT ANSWER when someone is trying to feed themselves
and they are unable to because of tremors
s/s of (seasonal) allergy rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER sneezing
, runny nose
stuffy nose
itchy nose
coughing
sore or scratchy throat
itchy eyes
water eyes
how reflexes are documented - CORRECT ANSWER 4 = very brisk, hyperactive with
clonus, indicative of disease
3 = brisker than average, may indicate disease
2 = average, normal
1 = diminished, low normal, or occurs with reinforcement
0 = no response
What is the Romberg test - CORRECT ANSWER assesses ability of vestibular
apparatus in inner ear to help maintain standing balance.
person stands with feet together and arms at sides; when in stable position, ask person to
close eyes and hold position for about 20 seconds
tests balance
What is a +/- Romberg test - CORRECT ANSWER + Romberg test - pt. sways and is
unable to hold posture and balance
CN I - CORRECT ANSWER Olfactory, smell, sensory
test by occluding one nostril at a time, eyes closed and trying to identify smells
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is cranial nerve II - CORRECT ANSWER Optic
What is the best method to assess lymph nodes? - CORRECT ANSWER gentle,
circular motion, use the finger pads to palpate and use both hands at the same time to
compare both sides
normal lymph nodes are - CORRECT ANSWER movable, discrete, contender, soft
Anisocoria - CORRECT ANSWER unequal pupil size
Presbyopia - CORRECT ANSWER loss of lens elasticity
Seen a lot in elderly people
Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER ringing in the ears
The meaning of a vision score (20/20) - CORRECT ANSWER the first number is what
the patient is able to see at, the second number is what a normal person is able to see at
When someone is unable to read from the distance of 20 feet, what do you do - CORRECT
ANSWER shorten the distance until they are able to read the sign and document where
they can read it from
Intentional tremors - CORRECT ANSWER when someone is trying to feed themselves
and they are unable to because of tremors
s/s of (seasonal) allergy rhinitis - CORRECT ANSWER sneezing
, runny nose
stuffy nose
itchy nose
coughing
sore or scratchy throat
itchy eyes
water eyes
how reflexes are documented - CORRECT ANSWER 4 = very brisk, hyperactive with
clonus, indicative of disease
3 = brisker than average, may indicate disease
2 = average, normal
1 = diminished, low normal, or occurs with reinforcement
0 = no response
What is the Romberg test - CORRECT ANSWER assesses ability of vestibular
apparatus in inner ear to help maintain standing balance.
person stands with feet together and arms at sides; when in stable position, ask person to
close eyes and hold position for about 20 seconds
tests balance
What is a +/- Romberg test - CORRECT ANSWER + Romberg test - pt. sways and is
unable to hold posture and balance
CN I - CORRECT ANSWER Olfactory, smell, sensory
test by occluding one nostril at a time, eyes closed and trying to identify smells
