WGU D443 HEALTH ASSESSMENT OA QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
100% Correct 109
Incorrect 0
1 of 109
Term
What is the second heart sound (S2)?
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Closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves. These valves are located between
the ventricles and the pulmonary artery and aorta. It's loudest at the base of
the heart, at the second and third left intercostal spaces.
Over the major bronchi, where fewer alveoli are found. Posteriorly, it's between the
scapulae, mainly on the right and anterior around the upper sternum in the 1st and
2nd intercostal spaces.
A type of UTI that affects the kidneys and occurs when bacteria travels up the
urinary tract and infects one or both kidneys.
, Sx include flank pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, frequency of urination, burning
when urinating, cloudy/foul-smelling urine, and fatigue.
Place the pts index or middle finger and have their hand at heart level. After that,
press the nail edge for at least 5 seconds to blanch and then release, note
how long it takes for color to return.
Don't know?
2 of 109
Term
What is graphesthesia and how is it performed?
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An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.
Sx include fatigue, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, cartilage and bone destruction.
The ability to "read" a number by having it traced on the skin. It is
performed by drawing on a pts palm and asking them to identify it.
The ability to remember information from the recent past.
The ability to recognize familiar objects solely through touch, without relying on
sight or sound. It is performed by having the pts eye closed and by placing a
familiar object in the pt's hand and asking if they can identify it.
, Don't know?
3 of 109
Term
What is allergic rhinitis?
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Allergic reaction that causes Bacterial infection causing
inflammation in the nose. nasal discharge.
Fungal reaction resulting in Viral illness leading to
nasal swelling. sinus congestion.
Don't know?
4 of 109
Term
What does a normal tympanic membrane look like?
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Shiny and translucent, with a
pearl gray color. Translucent and flat, with a bluish hue.
, Dull Shiny and rigid, with a dark gray
and opaque, with a yellowish tint.
color.
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5 of 109
Term
What is accommodation in regard to the eye?
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The eye's ability to adjust its focus to see objects at different distances. This is
achieved by changing the shape of the lens within the eye.
Inflammation of the gallbladder and is caused by a blockage (gallstones) that
prevents bile from draining properly.
Sx include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and fever.
A part/all of a lung collapses and occurs when the alveoli don't inflate properly.
Sx include diminished lung sounds, fine crackles, retractions, lag in expansion,
The area is moist, hairless, with coarse and folded skin that is more pigmented than
the surrounding perianal skin.
ANSWERS
100% Correct 109
Incorrect 0
1 of 109
Term
What is the second heart sound (S2)?
Give this one a go later!
Closure of the aortic and pulmonary valves. These valves are located between
the ventricles and the pulmonary artery and aorta. It's loudest at the base of
the heart, at the second and third left intercostal spaces.
Over the major bronchi, where fewer alveoli are found. Posteriorly, it's between the
scapulae, mainly on the right and anterior around the upper sternum in the 1st and
2nd intercostal spaces.
A type of UTI that affects the kidneys and occurs when bacteria travels up the
urinary tract and infects one or both kidneys.
, Sx include flank pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, frequency of urination, burning
when urinating, cloudy/foul-smelling urine, and fatigue.
Place the pts index or middle finger and have their hand at heart level. After that,
press the nail edge for at least 5 seconds to blanch and then release, note
how long it takes for color to return.
Don't know?
2 of 109
Term
What is graphesthesia and how is it performed?
Give this one a go later!
An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain in the joints.
Sx include fatigue, weakness, anorexia, weight loss, cartilage and bone destruction.
The ability to "read" a number by having it traced on the skin. It is
performed by drawing on a pts palm and asking them to identify it.
The ability to remember information from the recent past.
The ability to recognize familiar objects solely through touch, without relying on
sight or sound. It is performed by having the pts eye closed and by placing a
familiar object in the pt's hand and asking if they can identify it.
, Don't know?
3 of 109
Term
What is allergic rhinitis?
Give this one a go later!
Allergic reaction that causes Bacterial infection causing
inflammation in the nose. nasal discharge.
Fungal reaction resulting in Viral illness leading to
nasal swelling. sinus congestion.
Don't know?
4 of 109
Term
What does a normal tympanic membrane look like?
Give this one a go later!
Shiny and translucent, with a
pearl gray color. Translucent and flat, with a bluish hue.
, Dull Shiny and rigid, with a dark gray
and opaque, with a yellowish tint.
color.
Don't know?
5 of 109
Term
What is accommodation in regard to the eye?
Give this one a go later!
The eye's ability to adjust its focus to see objects at different distances. This is
achieved by changing the shape of the lens within the eye.
Inflammation of the gallbladder and is caused by a blockage (gallstones) that
prevents bile from draining properly.
Sx include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and fever.
A part/all of a lung collapses and occurs when the alveoli don't inflate properly.
Sx include diminished lung sounds, fine crackles, retractions, lag in expansion,
The area is moist, hairless, with coarse and folded skin that is more pigmented than
the surrounding perianal skin.
