Quiz 2: NURS190 / NURS 190 (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Physical Assessment | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - WCU

Quiz 2: NURS190 / NURS 190
(Latest Update ) Physical
Assessment | Questions & Answers
| Grade A | 100% Correct - WCU


Question:
Mouth and throat assessment
Answer:
Inspect lips for color, texture, and moisture; have the patient clench teeth and
smile; open the mouth and inspect oral mucosa, tongue, gums, palate, uvula,
and tonsils.




Question:
How to inspect underside of the tongue
Answer:
Ask the patient to lift the tongue to the roof of the mouth and curl it back so
you can inspect the bottom surface and floor of the mouth.

,Question:
What to inspect in tonsils
Answer:
Assess tonsil color, size, texture, and exudate.




Question:
Tonsil grade 0
Answer:
Tonsils absent or removed.




Question:
Tonsil grade 1+
Answer:
Less than 25% of the lateral dimension of the oropharynx.




Question:
Tonsil grade 2+
Answer:
26% to 50% of the lateral dimension of the oropharynx.

,Question:
Tonsil grade 3+
Answer:
51% to 75% of the lateral dimension of the oropharynx.




Question:
Tonsil grade 4+
Answer:
More than 75% of the lateral dimension of the oropharynx.




Question:
Expected lips finding
Answer:
Lips are moist, symmetrical, smooth, and pink to plum.




Question:
Expected teeth finding
Answer:
Teeth are smooth, shiny, and white.

, Question:
Expected oral mucosa finding
Answer:
Oral mucosa is smooth and moist.




Question:
Expected gums finding
Answer:
Gums fit tightly around the teeth.




Question:
Expected tongue finding
Answer:
Tongue is moist, rough on top, medium red, smooth on the sides and ventral
surface, pink underneath, with large veins near the frenulum.




Question:
Expected hard palate finding
Answer:
Hard palate is whitish and dome-shaped.