NSG-316 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What is cranial nerve II - ANSWER Optic
What is the best method to assess lymph nodes? - ANSWER gentle, circular motion, use the finger pads
to palpate and use both hands at the same time to compare both sides
normal lymph nodes are - ANSWER movable, discrete, contender, soft
Anisocoria - ANSWER unequal pupil size
Presbyopia - ANSWER loss of lens elasticity
Seen a lot in elderly people
Tinnitus - ANSWER ringing in the ears
The meaning of a vision score (20/20) - ANSWER the first number is what the patient is able to see at,
the second number is what a normal person is able to see at
When someone is unable to read from the distance of 20 feet, what do you do - ANSWER shorten the
distance until they are able to read the sign and document where they can read it from
Intentional tremors - ANSWER when someone is trying to feed themselves and they are unable to
because of tremors
- ANSWER
- ANSWER
, s/s of (seasonal) allergy rhinitis - ANSWER sneezing
runny nose
stuffy nose
itchy nose
coughing
sore or scratchy throat
itchy eyes
water eyes
how reflexes are documented - ANSWER 4 = very brisk, hyperactive with clonus, indicative of disease
3 = brisker than average, may indicate disease
2 = average, normal
1 = diminished, low normal, or occurs with reinforcement
0 = no response
What is the Romberg test - ANSWER assesses ability of vestibular apparatus in inner ear to help maintain
standing balance.
person stands with feet together and arms at sides; when in stable position, ask person to close eyes and
hold position for about 20 seconds
tests balance
What is a +/- Romberg test - ANSWER + Romberg test - pt. sways and is unable to hold posture and
balance
CN I - ANSWER Olfactory, smell, sensory
test by occluding one nostril at a time, eyes closed and trying to identify smells
ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
What is cranial nerve II - ANSWER Optic
What is the best method to assess lymph nodes? - ANSWER gentle, circular motion, use the finger pads
to palpate and use both hands at the same time to compare both sides
normal lymph nodes are - ANSWER movable, discrete, contender, soft
Anisocoria - ANSWER unequal pupil size
Presbyopia - ANSWER loss of lens elasticity
Seen a lot in elderly people
Tinnitus - ANSWER ringing in the ears
The meaning of a vision score (20/20) - ANSWER the first number is what the patient is able to see at,
the second number is what a normal person is able to see at
When someone is unable to read from the distance of 20 feet, what do you do - ANSWER shorten the
distance until they are able to read the sign and document where they can read it from
Intentional tremors - ANSWER when someone is trying to feed themselves and they are unable to
because of tremors
- ANSWER
- ANSWER
, s/s of (seasonal) allergy rhinitis - ANSWER sneezing
runny nose
stuffy nose
itchy nose
coughing
sore or scratchy throat
itchy eyes
water eyes
how reflexes are documented - ANSWER 4 = very brisk, hyperactive with clonus, indicative of disease
3 = brisker than average, may indicate disease
2 = average, normal
1 = diminished, low normal, or occurs with reinforcement
0 = no response
What is the Romberg test - ANSWER assesses ability of vestibular apparatus in inner ear to help maintain
standing balance.
person stands with feet together and arms at sides; when in stable position, ask person to close eyes and
hold position for about 20 seconds
tests balance
What is a +/- Romberg test - ANSWER + Romberg test - pt. sways and is unable to hold posture and
balance
CN I - ANSWER Olfactory, smell, sensory
test by occluding one nostril at a time, eyes closed and trying to identify smells
