Health Assessment Practice #2

1.

1 point

When can jaundice be noted in the eye?

When the yellow of jaundice extends to the iris.

When the conjuntiva seems to cloud and show the yellow surface of the sclera.

When there are patches of yellow spots on the sclera.

When the yellow of jaundice extends to the pupil.

2.

1 point

Dry and Wet Cerumen is determined

By use of cotton tipped applicators

Genetically by race

By amount of external influences

By the amount of infections of the middle ear

3.

1 point

The clumping of proteins in the lens causes a distinct cloudiness. This is

Cataract

Opacity of the cornea.

Vision Fields

Glaucoma

4.

1 point

Waist to Hip Ratio Assess:

Extent of Obesity

Body Fat Distribution

Body Mass Index

Physical Activity

5.

1 point

What 2 techniques of assessment will you use with the skin?

Inspection

Diagnostic Testin

Palpation

Percussion

Auscultation

6.

1 point

Spell the term meaning "cross eyed"
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

7.

1 point

Hyperopia is the shortening of the globe, also known as

Far sightedness

Near Sightedness

Astigmatism

Presbyopia

8.

1 point

Spell the term for "constriction or pupils and convergence of axes of the eyes when focusing on a near object"
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

9.

1 point

What type of hair covers most of the body, EXCEPT facial hair, pubic hair, axillary hair, chest hair, scalp hair, and eyebrows?

Fine Vellus Hair

Terminal Hair

Fine Vellen Hair

Trachial Hair

10.

1 point

The muscles of the eye are operated by:

Cranial Nerve III

Cranial Nerve I

Cranial Nerve VIII

Cranial Nerve II

11.

1 point

Spell the medical term for "Liver Spots"
BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER OF BOTH WORDS

12.

1 point

The assessment of Peripheral Vision is accomplished by the

Confrontation Test

Diagnostic Positioning Test

Peripheral Vision Test

Cover Test

13.

1 point

A finding of Cherry Angiomas

is a marker for increased vascular hemorrhaging, and needs referral.

is indicative of congestive heart failure, and requires emergency assessment of cardiovascular function.

is a nutritious and surprising snack.

is a normal occurrence, and requires no treatment.

14.

1 point

Hearing loss from Cerumen Impaction is a type of:

Otitis Externa

Conductive Hearing Loss

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Otosclerosis

15.

1 point

Spell the medical term for itching:
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

16.

1 point

Indoor Tanning increases the risk for what types of cancer?
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY:

Melanoma/Malignant Melanoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Keratinoma

Basal cell carcinoma

Hemangioma

17.

1 point

Spell the instrument used for inspecting the media and the ocular fundus:
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

18.

1 point

What is NOT included in the methods used for collecting current dietary intake information for persons identified as "at nutritional risk"?

Direct Observation

Malnutrition Screening Tool

24 hour recall

Food Frequency Questionnaire

Food Diaries

19.

1 point

Sensorineural Hearing Loss is damage to either/all of:

Cranial Nerve II, inner ear, brain

Cranial nerve VIII, inner ear, brain

External Ear, Auditory Canal, Tympanic Membrane

Cranial Nerve III, inner ear, brain

20.

1 point

What are the tests used to asses the Extra Ocular Muscle Function?

Diagnostic Positioning Test

Hirschberg Test

Confrontation Test

Snellen Eye Chart

Cover Test

21.

1 point

What things should you describe in a lesion on a patient?

Exudate

Location and Distribution

Pattern or Shape--grouping or distinctness

Diameter or size

Elevation

Color

22.

1 point

PERRLA stands for:
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Pupils Equal

Red Reflex

Round

React to Light

Accommodation

Presbyopia

Astigmatism

Lacrimal Gland

23.

1 point

The correct way otoscopically examine an adult is:
The correct way to otoscopically examine a child is:

Pull up on the External Meatus ; Pull down on the tragus

Pull up on the tragus ; Pull down on the lobule

Pull up on the lobule ; Pull down on the auricle

Pull up on the auricle ; Pull down on the lobule

24.

1 point

Spell the term for ringing in the ears with no external stimulus:
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

25.

1 point

A mother with HIV is safe to breastfeed, considering the virus is only transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or other body fluids.

True

False

26.

1 point

Generalized Pallor in the dark-skinned individual causes a(an)

A darker brown tone, that the patient would have to mention the color change.

A purple tone caused from vasoconstriction.

Pallor is almost impossible to observe in dark-skinned individuals.

ashen gray appearance caused by loss of underlying red tones.

27.

1 point

What is the BMI range for "Overweight"?

30-34.9

18.4-24.9

25-29.9

>18.5

28.

1 point

The Tympanic Membrane

Is the start of the middle ear

Separates the external and middle ear.

Separates the middle and inner ear.

Is the start of the inner ear

29.

1 point

The most common skin problem of adolescents is

Odiferous Sebaceous Glad Activity

Acne

Ingrown Hairs

Ecchymoses

30.

1 point

What areas is Jaundice FIRST noted?

Nail Beds

Hard/Soft Palate and Sclera

Generalized in light surfaces on the skin.

Palms of hands and Bottoms of Feet

31.

1 point

What equipment is needed for physical assessment of the skin?
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY:

Eye Protection

Gloves

Suture Kit

Penlight

Direct Lighting

Tape Measure/Centimeter Ruler

Alcoholic wipes

32.

1 point

What is one of the most common childhood illnesses, dealing with the ear?

Otitis Externa

Impacted Cerumen

Otitis Media

Otitis Interna

33.

1 point

What are abnormal (DANGER) signs of pigmented lesions?
CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

Asymmetry

Odiferous

Elevation or Enlargement

Folliculitis

Exudate

Diameter >6mm

Color

Border Irregularity

34.

1 point

Spell the medical term for "profuse perspiration":
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

35.

1 point

Corneal Light Reflex (Hirschberg Test) is the

Dilation of the pupils in response to bright light.

Assessment for EOM weakness by observing symmetry of reflection when shining the penlight at the eyes.

Constriction of the pupils in response to bright light.

Using the ophthalmoscope to observe the red reflex.

36.

1 point

What is the first step in assessing nutrition that is required within 24 hours of admission at all health care settings?

Direct Observation

Nutritional Screening

24 Hour Recall

Food Diaries

37.

1 point

Gradual Loss of hearing from nerve degeneration is called

Presbycusis

Tinnitus

Hyperopia

Myopia

Presbyopia

38.

1 point

A normal finding of capillary refill is:

< 1 second

1 second

< 2 seconds

2 seconds

>2 seconds

Why yes, I would love a refill of my coke. But no ice, please.

39.

1 point

What is the blurring from the irregular curvature of the cornea?

Astigmatism

Presbyopia

Myopia

Hyperopia

40.

1 point

Spell the term meaning "Double Vision"
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

41.

1 point

If correct practice is used, what is the most complete and accurate nutritional assessment of a patient?

Food Diaries

Direct Observation

Prescribing correct dietary supplements for optimal nutrition.

24 hour recall

42.

1 point

The sensory organ of hearing is the

Semicircular Canals

Cochlea

Organ of Corti

Vestibular Membrane

43.

1 point

The normal results from the Snellen Eye Chart is 20/20. The top # represents the distance that___________. The bottom # represents the distance that_______________.

A normal person can see that particular line from ; The patient was standing from the chart.

The patient was standing from the chart ; A normal person can see that particular line from.

The normal eye can read the largest line ; the normal eye can read the smallest line.

44.

1 point

Android obesity is classified as

A waist to hip ratio of <1.0 in men and <0.9 in women.

A waist to hip ratio of >1.0 in men and >0.8 in women.

A waist circumference of >40 in men and >35 in women.

A waist to hip ratio of >1.0 in men and >0.5 in women.

45.

1 point

Mobility and Turgor assess what?
What is the normal findings for M+T?

Measures Hydration ; Mobile, <1 second

Measures Elasticity ; Mobile, <1 second

Measures Elasticity ; Rises, < 2 seconds

Measures Subdermal Friction ; Mobile, > 2 seconds

Measures Hydration ; Rises < 2 seconds

46.

1 point

What is the nerve responsible for central vision acuity?

Cranial nerve III

Cranial Nerve VIII

Cranial nerve II

Cranial Nerve I

47.

1 point

Spell the finding that is the "extravasation of blood into the skin NOT caused from trauma":
(BE SURE TO CAPITALIZE FIRST LETTER)

48.

1 point

What is the most accurate and commonly used measure of visual acuity?

Confrontation Test

Hirschberg Test

Snellen Eye Chart

Tuning Forks

49.

1 point

A practical marker for optimal height to weight ratio is called:

Anthropometric measurements

Height and Weight Chart of Nutrition

Obesity Categorization

Body Mass Index

50.

1 point

The tympanic membrane normally should be:

Red, Occluded, Bulging, Perforated

Pearly Gray, Translucent, Slightly Concave, Intact.

White, Translucent, Slightly Bulging, Intact

Pearly blue, Translucent, Slightly Concave, Intact