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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXAM 1
How do you document a finding of ptosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-by recording the difference between the two eyelids in millimeters (the average lid is 2 mm below the border of the cornea and sclera. average lower lid is at the lower limbus)
What is ectropion? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -blepharitis caused by blockage of tiny oil glands or by bacteria, seborrhea, psoriasis, rosacea, allergic response
What is lagophthalmos? - CORRECT 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
When you palpate the eyes what are you assessing for? - CORRECT ANSWER -eyelids for nodules orbit for intraocular pressure
If the patient complains of pain when you palpate the orbit what can be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER -scleritis, orbital cellulitis, cavernous sinus thrombosis
If the eye is very firm or resists palpation what does this indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER -it can be a sign of severe glaucoma or retrobulbar tumor 2 / 4
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How do you inspect the lower conjunctiva? - CORRECT ANSWER-have the patient look up while you draw the lower eyelid down and note the translucency and vascular pattern, erythema, exudate
How do you inspect the upper conjunctiva? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -allergic or infections conjunctivitis
What is a subconjunctival hemorrhage? - CORRECT 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
What is a pterygium? - CORRECT ANSWER -it is the abnormal growth of conjunctiva tissue over the cornea and more common on the nasal side. This is more common in persons exposed to UV light.
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How do you examine the cornea for clarity? - CORRECT ANSWER-check for clarity by shining a light tangentially on it.blood vessels should not be present
What is corneal arcus? - CORRECT ANSWER -it is lipid deposits in the periphery of the cornea and common after age 60.If they present in persons less than 40 it may indicate a lipid disorder
How do you check corneal sensitivity (CN V) - CORRECT ANSWER-by touching a cotton wisp to the cornea which should make the patient blink. This indicates an intact CN V and motor fibers of CN VII (facial nerve)
What is CN V? - CORRECT ANSWER -trochlear nerve
What is decreased corneal sensitivity caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER-diabetes, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, after trigeminal neuralgia surgery
How do you inspect the iris? - CORRECT ANSWER -check it for visibility and uniform color
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