Physical Assessment WCU Final Exam Prep
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wood lamp - CORRECT ANSWER-an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal
infections
doppler - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to see red reflex on
the inner part of the eye
otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-instrument used to measure joint angles
skinfold caliper - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to measure
subcutaneous tissue
transilluminator - CORRECT ANSWER-used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in
a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
,tuning fork - CORRECT ANSWER-used for Weber-Rinne tests
largest organ in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-skin @ 20 lbs
Largest gland in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-very
thin abdominal muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - CORRECT ANSWER-adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER-Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
What does the dermis contain? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood vessels and
nerve endings
Eccrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water, salt, fatty acids and
proteins mix with bacteria which gives off body odor
3 stages of hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER-anagen: active growth stage, 1
cm/ month 2-6 years
, catagen: transitional phase 2 weeks
telogen: shedding phase happens 1-4 months
Villa - CORRECT ANSWER-peach fuzz, pale short fine hair covering entire
body
terminal hair - CORRECT ANSWER-long hair found on the scalp as well as on
legs, arms, and body of both males and females
lanugo - CORRECT ANSWER-fine hair on baby that is downy hair that will be
replaced villa within 3 month
vernix caseosa - CORRECT ANSWER-Waxy or "cheesy" white substance
found coating the skin of newborn humans
what to do if yellowing of a baby's skin within 24 hours to 7 days after birth,
especially if dehydrated? - CORRECT ANSWER-increase fluids and
phototherapy
milia - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny white bumps that commonly appear on a
baby's face.
stork bites - CORRECT ANSWER-irregular pink patches on back of neck on
baby that will disappear within a year
mongolian spots - CORRECT ANSWER-bluish purple spots of pigmentation
on dark skinned babies
grading of edema - CORRECT ANSWER-0=0mm
Material Newest 2025/2026 Complete Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand
New Version!
wood lamp - CORRECT ANSWER-an ultraviolet light used to diagnose fungal
infections
doppler - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used when pulses are not palpable
opthalmoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to see red reflex on
the inner part of the eye
otoscope - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to visualize inside of the ear
goniometer - CORRECT ANSWER-instrument used to measure joint angles
skinfold caliper - CORRECT ANSWER-equipment used to measure
subcutaneous tissue
transilluminator - CORRECT ANSWER-used to detect blood, fluid, or mass in
a cavity
red glow will show presence of air in the fluid
,tuning fork - CORRECT ANSWER-used for Weber-Rinne tests
largest organ in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-skin @ 20 lbs
Largest gland in the body - CORRECT ANSWER-liver
why can you see internal organs in a newborn? - CORRECT ANSWER-very
thin abdominal muscles
when does sweat and oil glands activate? - CORRECT ANSWER-adolescence
Staging of decubitus ulcers - CORRECT ANSWER-Stage 1: Epidermis
Stage 2: Epidermis and Dermis
Stage 3: Epidermis, Dermis, and Subcutaneous
Stage 4: Epidermis, Dermis, Subcutaneous and Muscles
What does the dermis contain? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood vessels and
nerve endings
Eccrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water and salt
Apocrine Sweat Glands - CORRECT ANSWER-water, salt, fatty acids and
proteins mix with bacteria which gives off body odor
3 stages of hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER-anagen: active growth stage, 1
cm/ month 2-6 years
, catagen: transitional phase 2 weeks
telogen: shedding phase happens 1-4 months
Villa - CORRECT ANSWER-peach fuzz, pale short fine hair covering entire
body
terminal hair - CORRECT ANSWER-long hair found on the scalp as well as on
legs, arms, and body of both males and females
lanugo - CORRECT ANSWER-fine hair on baby that is downy hair that will be
replaced villa within 3 month
vernix caseosa - CORRECT ANSWER-Waxy or "cheesy" white substance
found coating the skin of newborn humans
what to do if yellowing of a baby's skin within 24 hours to 7 days after birth,
especially if dehydrated? - CORRECT ANSWER-increase fluids and
phototherapy
milia - CORRECT ANSWER-Tiny white bumps that commonly appear on a
baby's face.
stork bites - CORRECT ANSWER-irregular pink patches on back of neck on
baby that will disappear within a year
mongolian spots - CORRECT ANSWER-bluish purple spots of pigmentation
on dark skinned babies
grading of edema - CORRECT ANSWER-0=0mm
