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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST
VERSION 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|| A+ GRADED FREE
What is ectropion? - ANSWER-it is when the lower eyelid
turns away from the eye and may result in excessive
tearing because the tear collecting system can't collect the
secretions
What is entropion? - ANSWER-it is when the eyelid turns
toward the globe which can cause corneal and
conjunctival irritation and risk for secondary infection
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What is a hordeolum? - ANSWER-it is an acute
suppurative inflammation of an eyelash follicle which
causes an erythematous or yellowish lump
What may be the cause of crusting along eyelashes? -
ANSWER-blepharitis caused by blockage of tiny oil glands
or by bacteria, seborrhea, psoriasis, rosacea, allergic
response
What is lagophthalmos? - ANSWER-it is when the eyelids
to not meet completely when closed and can be caused by
thyroid disease, bell's palsy, aggressive ptosis,
blepharoplasty
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When you palpate the eyes what are you assessing for? -
ANSWER-eyelids for nodules
orbit for intraocular pressure
If the patient complains of pain when you palpate the orbit
what can be the cause? - ANSWER-scleritis, orbital
cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis
If the eye is very firm or resists palpation what does this
indicate? - ANSWER-it can be a sign of severe glaucoma
or retrobulbar tumor
How do you inspect the lower conjunctiva? - ANSWER-
have the patient look up while you draw the lower eyelid
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down and note the translucency and vascular pattern,
erythema, exudate
How do you inspect the upper conjunctiva? - ANSWER-
this is only done when there is a foreign object present.
Evert the upper lid one a cotton swab
What can cause erythema or cobblestone appearance to
conjunctiva? - ANSWER-allergic or infections conjunctivitis
What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? - ANSWER-it is
seen as bright red blood in a sharply defined area that is
surrounded by healthy conjunctiva which may occur
spontaneously in pregnancy or labor
ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1 NEWEST
VERSION 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|| A+ GRADED FREE
What is ectropion? - ANSWER-it is when the lower eyelid
turns away from the eye and may result in excessive
tearing because the tear collecting system can't collect the
secretions
What is entropion? - ANSWER-it is when the eyelid turns
toward the globe which can cause corneal and
conjunctival irritation and risk for secondary infection
,2|Page
What is a hordeolum? - ANSWER-it is an acute
suppurative inflammation of an eyelash follicle which
causes an erythematous or yellowish lump
What may be the cause of crusting along eyelashes? -
ANSWER-blepharitis caused by blockage of tiny oil glands
or by bacteria, seborrhea, psoriasis, rosacea, allergic
response
What is lagophthalmos? - ANSWER-it is when the eyelids
to not meet completely when closed and can be caused by
thyroid disease, bell's palsy, aggressive ptosis,
blepharoplasty
,3|Page
When you palpate the eyes what are you assessing for? -
ANSWER-eyelids for nodules
orbit for intraocular pressure
If the patient complains of pain when you palpate the orbit
what can be the cause? - ANSWER-scleritis, orbital
cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis
If the eye is very firm or resists palpation what does this
indicate? - ANSWER-it can be a sign of severe glaucoma
or retrobulbar tumor
How do you inspect the lower conjunctiva? - ANSWER-
have the patient look up while you draw the lower eyelid
, 4|Page
down and note the translucency and vascular pattern,
erythema, exudate
How do you inspect the upper conjunctiva? - ANSWER-
this is only done when there is a foreign object present.
Evert the upper lid one a cotton swab
What can cause erythema or cobblestone appearance to
conjunctiva? - ANSWER-allergic or infections conjunctivitis
What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? - ANSWER-it is
seen as bright red blood in a sharply defined area that is
surrounded by healthy conjunctiva which may occur
spontaneously in pregnancy or labor
