NSG/6020 NSG 6020 Health Assessment South University
Exam (elaborations)
NSG 6020 APEA HEENT
1 view 0 purchase
Course
NSG/6020 NSG 6020 Health Assessment South University
Institution
South University
1. Drooping of the upper eyelid is termed: ptosis
2. 8-year-old c/o itching in the right ear & increased in pain when the pinna is pulled, or the tragus is palpated. Exam reveals slight redness in the ear canal w/a clear odorless fluid. This could be suggestive of: otitis externa.
3. A localized ...
nsg 6020 apea heent document subtitle 1 drooping of the upper eyelid is termed ptosis 2 8 year old co itching in the right ear amp increased in pain when the pinna is pulled
Written for
South University
NSG/6020 NSG 6020 Health Assessment South University
All documents for this subject (18)
Seller
Follow
ERICKWHITE
Reviews received
Content preview
NSG 6020 APEA HEENT
[Document subtitle]
,NSG 6020 APEA HEENT
1. Drooping of the upper eyelid is termed: ptosis
2. 8-year-old c/o itching in the right ear & increased in pain when the pinna is pulled, or the
tragus is palpated. Exam reveals slight redness in the ear canal w/a clear odorless fluid.
This could be suggestive of: otitis externa.
3. A localized staphylococcal infection of the hair follicles at the lid margin is suggestive of:
a hordeolum
4. What connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx? The proximal end of the eustachian
tube
5. When a light beam shines into one pupil causing pupillary constriction in that eye, the
term used is: direct reaction to light
6. A Pt is able to recognize distant objects but has difficulty reading a book’s small print.
This describes: hyperopia
7. A Pt is able to read a magazine w/o difficulty but cannot distinguish distant objects. This
describes: myopia
8. A child presents w/a c/o left earache that worsens w/ head movement. Findings on exam
include temp of 102F, cellulitis behind the left ear. These findings are consistent w/:
mastoiditis
9. The gradual loss of vision w/a change in color and size of the optic disc is referred to as:
glaucoma
10. A nodular protuberance that points backward over the entrance to the ear canal is called
the: Tragus
, NSG 6020 APEA HEENT
11. Which disorder of the eye can be detected w/the cover-uncover and the Hirschberg test?
Strabismus
12. The mouth of a ten-month-old infant has white patches on the mucosa that cannot be
removed. These patches are consistent w/: thrush
13. A condition of the sclera that appears as localized ocular inflammation of the episcleral
vessels is most likely: episcleritis
14. In order to exam the tongue, ask the Pt to stick out his tongue & w/the examiner’s right
hand: grasp the tip of the tongue gently pull it to the left side, and inspect the side of the
tongue
15. Person’s eye gaze included both eyes moving in the same direction simultaneously:
conjugate gaze
16. 35-year-old Pt c/o vertigo accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Exam reveals bilateral
diplopia and an unsteady gait. These symptoms could be suggestive of: a neurological
condition
17. An example of a cause of conductive hearing loss in children would be: the presence of a
peanut in the ear for three weeks
18. Ophthalmoscopic exam of the retina reveals a normal arteriovenous crossing.This
appears as if the: vein crosses beneath the artery
This maybe suggestive of a: palsy of cranial nerve III or IV
20. Ophthalmoscopic exam of the retina reveals AV tapering. This appears as if the: vein
“wind” down on either side of the artery
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller ERICKWHITE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
