ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT 2026
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS UPDATED
◉Cauliflower ear is a ______________________. Answer: pinna that is
gnarled as a result of repeated trauma.
◉If discharge is present in the ear you should __________________.
Answer: note its characteristics, such as color, consistency, and
clarity.
◉Test for Auditory Acuity include: Answer: - Whisper test
- Finger rub test
- Tuning Fork Tests 512-Hz fork ideal
* Test the ability of the patients to hear pure tones
- Weber Test
* Tests for adequacy of bone conduction
> Conductive loss - Lateralized to affected hear
> Sensorineural - lateralized to unaffected ear
> Normal - no lateralization
,- Rinne Test
* Tests for comparison of air conduction to bone conduction in each
ear separately
> AC in compared to BC
> AC > BC = Positive Rinne
◉Questions to ask if obstruction in the nose is suspected: Answer: -
Is the obstruction on one side?
- Have you ever had an injury to your nose?
- How long has the obstruction been present?
- Do you have any allergies?
- Does the obstruction worsen with stress?
- Is there a history of nasal polyps?
- Is the obstruction associated with other symptoms?
- Is there a seasonal change in your symptoms?
* Which season is worse?
◉Types of dIscharge from nose include: Answer: - Thin and watery
- Thick and purulent
- Bloody
- Foul smelling
,◉Sinus Disease Symptoms include: Answer: - Fever
- Malaise
- Cough
- Nasal congestion
- Maxillary toothache
- Purulent nasal drainage
- Headache
- Decongestants ineffective
- Pain worse when bending over
◉Three Major Salivary Glands in mouth include __________________ .
Answer: - Parotid glands
*Located in the cheek area below and in front of the ears; secrete
saliva via Stensen's ducts (AKA parotid duct)
- Sublingual glands
*Found under the tongue; provide saliva via several ducts
- Submandibular glands
* Located in the floor of the oral cavity; secrete saliva into the mouth
◉Review of specific symptoms questions for oral cavity should
include: Answer: - When did you last see a dentist?
, - What did the dentist do?
- Do your gums bleed?
- Have you any pain, sores, or masses on your lips or in your mouth
that do not heal?
- Have you had any problems after extraction of a tooth?
- Do you wear dentures?
- Have you noticed any change in the way your dentures fit?
◉Common Symptoms Related to the Oral Cavity include: Answer: -
Pain
- Ulceration
- Bleeding
- Mass
- Halitosis
- Xerostomia
◉Questions related to pain in oral cavity should include:
OLDCARTS Answer: - Where is the pain?
- Describe the pain?
- Do you feel the pain anywhere else?
- How long has the pain been present?
- What brings the pain on?
EXAMINATION TEST COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS UPDATED
◉Cauliflower ear is a ______________________. Answer: pinna that is
gnarled as a result of repeated trauma.
◉If discharge is present in the ear you should __________________.
Answer: note its characteristics, such as color, consistency, and
clarity.
◉Test for Auditory Acuity include: Answer: - Whisper test
- Finger rub test
- Tuning Fork Tests 512-Hz fork ideal
* Test the ability of the patients to hear pure tones
- Weber Test
* Tests for adequacy of bone conduction
> Conductive loss - Lateralized to affected hear
> Sensorineural - lateralized to unaffected ear
> Normal - no lateralization
,- Rinne Test
* Tests for comparison of air conduction to bone conduction in each
ear separately
> AC in compared to BC
> AC > BC = Positive Rinne
◉Questions to ask if obstruction in the nose is suspected: Answer: -
Is the obstruction on one side?
- Have you ever had an injury to your nose?
- How long has the obstruction been present?
- Do you have any allergies?
- Does the obstruction worsen with stress?
- Is there a history of nasal polyps?
- Is the obstruction associated with other symptoms?
- Is there a seasonal change in your symptoms?
* Which season is worse?
◉Types of dIscharge from nose include: Answer: - Thin and watery
- Thick and purulent
- Bloody
- Foul smelling
,◉Sinus Disease Symptoms include: Answer: - Fever
- Malaise
- Cough
- Nasal congestion
- Maxillary toothache
- Purulent nasal drainage
- Headache
- Decongestants ineffective
- Pain worse when bending over
◉Three Major Salivary Glands in mouth include __________________ .
Answer: - Parotid glands
*Located in the cheek area below and in front of the ears; secrete
saliva via Stensen's ducts (AKA parotid duct)
- Sublingual glands
*Found under the tongue; provide saliva via several ducts
- Submandibular glands
* Located in the floor of the oral cavity; secrete saliva into the mouth
◉Review of specific symptoms questions for oral cavity should
include: Answer: - When did you last see a dentist?
, - What did the dentist do?
- Do your gums bleed?
- Have you any pain, sores, or masses on your lips or in your mouth
that do not heal?
- Have you had any problems after extraction of a tooth?
- Do you wear dentures?
- Have you noticed any change in the way your dentures fit?
◉Common Symptoms Related to the Oral Cavity include: Answer: -
Pain
- Ulceration
- Bleeding
- Mass
- Halitosis
- Xerostomia
◉Questions related to pain in oral cavity should include:
OLDCARTS Answer: - Where is the pain?
- Describe the pain?
- Do you feel the pain anywhere else?
- How long has the pain been present?
- What brings the pain on?
