NURS 5220 ADVANCED HEALTH
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 GRADED A+.
,1. In which age group are milia an expected finding?
A. Newborns
B. Young children
C. Adolescents
D. Older adults: A
2. On palpation of an older individual's skin, you observe "tenting." Whichof the following
would be most appropriate for you to do in regard to this condition?
A. Have the individual further evaluated for dehydration.
B. Refer the client for punch biopsy of the skin.
C. Inform the individual to be especially vigilant in self-screening for skincancer.
D. Observe the skin carefully for other manifestations of loss of skin integri-ty.: A
3. Skin color is dependent on which of the following cells?
A. Carotenocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Dermatocytes
D. Keratinocytes: B
4. Wrinkling of the skin is less marked in individuals who:
A. are obese.
B. demonstrate premature graying.
C. are white.
D. have overactive sebaceous and sweat gland activity✔✔ Correct answer A
5. Molding of the infant's head is caused by:
A. premature closure of the fontanels.
B. shifting and overlapping of the skull bones during birth.
C. subperiosteal edema.
, D. increased cerebrospinal fluid✔✔ Correct answer B
6. In addition to the head, neck, axilla, and inguinal areas, the examiner mayalso assess lymph
nodes
A. on the palmar aspect of the hands.
B. in the popliteal region.
C. in the patellar region.
D. on the dorsum of the foot✔✔ Correct answer B
7. When you ask the patient to clench the teeth and then to smile, which cranialnerve are you
testing?
A. Trochlear
B. Abducens
C. Facial
D. Vagus: C
8. The color of the nasal mucosa should appear:
A. deep pink.
B. red.
C. bluish gray.
D. pale pink✔✔ Correct answer A
9. The pneumatic attachment to the otoscope is used to evaluate which char-acteristic of the
tympanic membrane?
A.Vibrations
B.Mobility
C.Tension
D.Strength: B
ASSESSMENT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
2025/2026 GRADED A+.
,1. In which age group are milia an expected finding?
A. Newborns
B. Young children
C. Adolescents
D. Older adults: A
2. On palpation of an older individual's skin, you observe "tenting." Whichof the following
would be most appropriate for you to do in regard to this condition?
A. Have the individual further evaluated for dehydration.
B. Refer the client for punch biopsy of the skin.
C. Inform the individual to be especially vigilant in self-screening for skincancer.
D. Observe the skin carefully for other manifestations of loss of skin integri-ty.: A
3. Skin color is dependent on which of the following cells?
A. Carotenocytes
B. Melanocytes
C. Dermatocytes
D. Keratinocytes: B
4. Wrinkling of the skin is less marked in individuals who:
A. are obese.
B. demonstrate premature graying.
C. are white.
D. have overactive sebaceous and sweat gland activity✔✔ Correct answer A
5. Molding of the infant's head is caused by:
A. premature closure of the fontanels.
B. shifting and overlapping of the skull bones during birth.
C. subperiosteal edema.
, D. increased cerebrospinal fluid✔✔ Correct answer B
6. In addition to the head, neck, axilla, and inguinal areas, the examiner mayalso assess lymph
nodes
A. on the palmar aspect of the hands.
B. in the popliteal region.
C. in the patellar region.
D. on the dorsum of the foot✔✔ Correct answer B
7. When you ask the patient to clench the teeth and then to smile, which cranialnerve are you
testing?
A. Trochlear
B. Abducens
C. Facial
D. Vagus: C
8. The color of the nasal mucosa should appear:
A. deep pink.
B. red.
C. bluish gray.
D. pale pink✔✔ Correct answer A
9. The pneumatic attachment to the otoscope is used to evaluate which char-acteristic of the
tympanic membrane?
A.Vibrations
B.Mobility
C.Tension
D.Strength: B
