NUR 3312 Nursing Health Questions
and Correct Answers.
eupneic - Answer Easy, free respiration; the type observed in a normal person under resting
conditions.
Four unrelated words test - Answer A short test of mental status
mini mental state exam tool - Answer most commonly used test for complaints of problems
with memory or other mental abilities
Doppler - Answer Device that uses ultrasound test that reflected sound waves to evaluate
blood as it flows through a blood vessel. Used when regular stethoscope cannot pick up sound
Liver Spots - Answer Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are flat tan,
brown or black spots. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and
arms — areas most exposed to the sun.
Age spots are very common in adults older than age 50. But, younger people can get them too,
especially if they spend a lot of time in the sun.
Normal Pupillary Light reflex - Answer A useful diagnostic tool useful for gauging brain stem
function. Under normal conditions, the pupils of both eyes respond identically to a light
stimulus (i.e. constrict equally), regardless of which eye is being stimulated. Lack of the pupillary
reflex or an abnormal pupillary reflex can be caused by optic nerve damage or oculomotor
nerve damage or brain stem death and/or depressant drugs, such as barbiturates.
Assess by shining a light across the pupil from the side and observe for pupillary constriction
Normal Nasal mucosa and turbinates - Answer should appear to be light red and not
swollen. Allergies cause these structures to look swollen, boggy, pale and gray.
First level priority problems - Answer Airway problems
Breathing problems
Cardiac/circulation problems
Vital sign concerns (e.g. high fever)
Second level priority problems - Answer mental status changes
and Correct Answers.
eupneic - Answer Easy, free respiration; the type observed in a normal person under resting
conditions.
Four unrelated words test - Answer A short test of mental status
mini mental state exam tool - Answer most commonly used test for complaints of problems
with memory or other mental abilities
Doppler - Answer Device that uses ultrasound test that reflected sound waves to evaluate
blood as it flows through a blood vessel. Used when regular stethoscope cannot pick up sound
Liver Spots - Answer Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are flat tan,
brown or black spots. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and
arms — areas most exposed to the sun.
Age spots are very common in adults older than age 50. But, younger people can get them too,
especially if they spend a lot of time in the sun.
Normal Pupillary Light reflex - Answer A useful diagnostic tool useful for gauging brain stem
function. Under normal conditions, the pupils of both eyes respond identically to a light
stimulus (i.e. constrict equally), regardless of which eye is being stimulated. Lack of the pupillary
reflex or an abnormal pupillary reflex can be caused by optic nerve damage or oculomotor
nerve damage or brain stem death and/or depressant drugs, such as barbiturates.
Assess by shining a light across the pupil from the side and observe for pupillary constriction
Normal Nasal mucosa and turbinates - Answer should appear to be light red and not
swollen. Allergies cause these structures to look swollen, boggy, pale and gray.
First level priority problems - Answer Airway problems
Breathing problems
Cardiac/circulation problems
Vital sign concerns (e.g. high fever)
Second level priority problems - Answer mental status changes
