NURS 5220 Advanced Health Assessment Questions and Answers Rated A+ New Update
Question : In which age group are milia an expected finding?
- Newborns
- Young children
- Adolescents
- Older adults
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question : On palpation of an older individual's skin, you
observe "tenting." Which of the following would be most appropriate for you to do in regard to this condition?
- Have the individual further evaluated for dehydration.
- Refer the client for punch biopsy of the skin.
- Inform the individual to be especially vigilant in self-
screening for skin cancer.D.Observe the skin carefully for other manifestations of loss of skin integrity.
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question : Skin color is dependent on which of the following
cells?
- Carotenocytes
- Melanocytes
- Dermatocytes
- Keratinocytes
CORRECT ANSWER : B
Question : Wrinkling of the skin is less marked in individuals
who:
- are obese.
- demonstrate premature graying.
- are white.
- have overactive sebaceous and sweat gland activity.
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question : Molding of the infant's head is caused by:
- premature closure of the fontanels.
- shifting and overlapping of the skull bones during birth.
- subperiosteal edema.
- increased cerebrospinal fluid.
CORRECT ANSWER : B
Question : In addition to the head, neck, axilla, and inguinal
areas, the examiner may also assess lymph nodes:
- on the palmar aspect of the hands.
- in the popliteal region.
- in the patellar region.
- on the dorsum of the foot.
CORRECT ANSWER : B
Question : When you ask the patient to clench the teeth and
then to smile, which cranial nerve are you testing?
- Trochlear
- Abducens
- Facial
- Vagus
CORRECT ANSWER : C
Question : The color of the nasal mucosa should appear:
- deep pink.
- red.
- bluish gray.
- pale pink.
CORRECT ANSWER : A
Question : The pneumatic attachment to the otoscope is used
to evaluate which characteristic of the tympanic membrane?A.Vibrations B.Mobility C.Tension D.Strength