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Snellen Chart Ans: tests for central, near and peripheral vision
The reading of 20/70 on the snellen chart indicates that: Ans: The
distance is the first number on the chart and the second number is the
what a normal per on could read at 70 feet (the larger the second number
the worse the patients vision)
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Thyroid levels Ans: TSH-0.4-4.5
T4 (thyroxine)- 4.5-11.2
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What does an elevation in the TSH mean (hypothyroidism) Ans: often
means an underactive thyroid gland that is not responding adequately to
the stimulation, this can be due to some type of acute or chronic thyroid
dysfunction.
What does the Low TSH level mean (hyperthyroidism) Ans: can indicate
an overactive thyroid gland that is not responding adequately to the
stimulation of thyroid hormone medication in those who are being
treated for an underactive or removed thyroid gland.
Corneal Light Reflex test can indication Ans: Tests for extraocular
muscle imbalance and if imbalanced, do a cover-uncover test
Cranial Nerves with the eye are: Ans: 3, 4, 6- these test for extraocular
movement
Cranial nerve 5 (trigeminal) is responsible for Ans: motor, sensory, and
corneal reflexes
Face movement. Clench teeth, palpate jaw muscles, look for symmetry.
Dull and light touch. Blink. Use a cotton swab.
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Cranial nerve 2 (optic) is responsible for what and how is it tested Ans:
visual acuity and tested by using the Snellen chart
Cranial nerve 8 (acoustic) is assessed for and how is is tested Ans:
hearing and is to be tested one ear at a time by the whisper test
What is the Cover-Uncover test? Ans: may reveal a slight or latent
muscular imbalance
Eye lids Ans: inspection should include: closed lid for fasciculations
and tremors, the abilitiy to open and close it, observe margins for
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flakiness, redness, swelling, look at the lashes, note opening (ptosis), and
any eversion or inversion of the lids.
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What are the lymphatic System Ans: Head sequence is: occipital (at the
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base of the skull), postauricular (over the mastoid), preauricular (front of
the ears), parotid.tonsilar (mandible angle), supra mandibular (between
the angle tip of the mandible), submental (between the mandible tip),
superficial cervical (sternocleidomastoid), posterior cervical (along the
anterior trapezoid, cervical (deep in the sternocleidomastoid), and
supraclavicular (angle of the clavical and sternocleidomastoid)
Important to know about the swelling of the supraclavicular lymph node
Ans: if there is enlargement it is almost always an indication of
malignancy, especially when it is unilateral.
What is acute lymphadenitis Ans: is an infection and inflammation of
the lymph node, may affect a single or localized group of nodes
(enlarged lymph nodes)
What is lymphaginitis Ans: an acute bacterial infection (usually
streptococcal) spreading up the lymphatic channels from a portal of
entry such as am injured area or an ulcer. (red streaks in the skin)
NOVA Health Assessment Test 1 Questions and
Correct Answers | Latest Update
Snellen Chart Ans: tests for central, near and peripheral vision
The reading of 20/70 on the snellen chart indicates that: Ans: The
distance is the first number on the chart and the second number is the
what a normal per on could read at 70 feet (the larger the second number
the worse the patients vision)
© 2026 Assignment
Thyroid levels Ans: TSH-0.4-4.5
T4 (thyroxine)- 4.5-11.2
Guru01 - Stuvia
T3-24-37%
Expert
What does an elevation in the TSH mean (hypothyroidism) Ans: often
means an underactive thyroid gland that is not responding adequately to
the stimulation, this can be due to some type of acute or chronic thyroid
dysfunction.
What does the Low TSH level mean (hyperthyroidism) Ans: can indicate
an overactive thyroid gland that is not responding adequately to the
stimulation of thyroid hormone medication in those who are being
treated for an underactive or removed thyroid gland.
Corneal Light Reflex test can indication Ans: Tests for extraocular
muscle imbalance and if imbalanced, do a cover-uncover test
Cranial Nerves with the eye are: Ans: 3, 4, 6- these test for extraocular
movement
Cranial nerve 5 (trigeminal) is responsible for Ans: motor, sensory, and
corneal reflexes
Face movement. Clench teeth, palpate jaw muscles, look for symmetry.
Dull and light touch. Blink. Use a cotton swab.
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Cranial nerve 2 (optic) is responsible for what and how is it tested Ans:
visual acuity and tested by using the Snellen chart
Cranial nerve 8 (acoustic) is assessed for and how is is tested Ans:
hearing and is to be tested one ear at a time by the whisper test
What is the Cover-Uncover test? Ans: may reveal a slight or latent
muscular imbalance
Eye lids Ans: inspection should include: closed lid for fasciculations
and tremors, the abilitiy to open and close it, observe margins for
© 2026 Assignment
flakiness, redness, swelling, look at the lashes, note opening (ptosis), and
any eversion or inversion of the lids.
Guru01 - Stuvia
What are the lymphatic System Ans: Head sequence is: occipital (at the
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base of the skull), postauricular (over the mastoid), preauricular (front of
the ears), parotid.tonsilar (mandible angle), supra mandibular (between
the angle tip of the mandible), submental (between the mandible tip),
superficial cervical (sternocleidomastoid), posterior cervical (along the
anterior trapezoid, cervical (deep in the sternocleidomastoid), and
supraclavicular (angle of the clavical and sternocleidomastoid)
Important to know about the swelling of the supraclavicular lymph node
Ans: if there is enlargement it is almost always an indication of
malignancy, especially when it is unilateral.
What is acute lymphadenitis Ans: is an infection and inflammation of
the lymph node, may affect a single or localized group of nodes
(enlarged lymph nodes)
What is lymphaginitis Ans: an acute bacterial infection (usually
streptococcal) spreading up the lymphatic channels from a portal of
entry such as am injured area or an ulcer. (red streaks in the skin)
