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The Role of Nurses and Health Assessments

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1
What is the septum?
Throat muscle
Tongue part
Sinus
Nose divider
2
Blood pressure is measured in mmHg
False
True
3
What is a health assessment?
A medical test
A surgery
A physical exam
A therapy session
4
What does the cornea do?
Protects the eye
Detects light
Controls eye color
Produces tears
5
What is auscultation?
Smelling for odors
Feeling for lumps
Listening to sounds
Looking at skin
6
Capillary refill time is 2 seconds
True
False
7
Nurses document patient history
False
True
8
Capillary refill time tests for?
Strength
Blood circulation
Skin moisture
Nail health
9
Subjective data includes patient's history
True
False
10
Subjective data can change
False
True
11
A healthy tongue should be moist
False
True
12
Why is subjective data important?
For surgery
Understand patient
For lab tests
For X-rays
13
What is the outer ear called?
Eardrum
Stapes
Cochlea
Pinna
14
The tympanic membrane is in the ear
False
True
15
Nail clubbing can indicate?
Respiratory issues
Healthy nails
Nutritional deficiency
Hydration levels
16
Which is a nurse's responsibility?
Traveling
Documenting findings
Playing games
Shopping
17
What is the function of the nasal cavity?
Filter air
Taste
Swallow
Speak
18
Which part changes size?
Iris
Pupil
Cornea
Lens
19
What is subjective data?
Patient's feelings
X-ray images
Lab results
Vital signs
20
Which lymph node is located under the jaw?
Cervical
Axillary
Submandibular
Inguinal
21
Skin turgor assesses hydration
True
False
22
Which is a subjective symptom?
Temperature
Blood pressure
Headache
Heart rate
23
What is the pupil's function?
Detect color
Focus light
Control light entry
Produce tears
24
Which cranial nerve controls vision?
Cranial Nerve IV
Cranial Nerve VI
Cranial Nerve II
Cranial Nerve III
25
The cornea has blood vessels
True
False
26
Cranial Nerve IX is responsible for what?
Vision
Taste and swallowing
Facial sensation
Hearing
27
Which cranial nerve is responsible for swallowing?
Cranial Nerve X
Cranial Nerve IX
Cranial Nerve V
Cranial Nerve VII
28
What is earwax also called?
Sweat
Mucus
Sebum
Cerumen
29
Primary source of health data?
Pharmacies
News Articles
Patient Records
Internet
30
What is otitis media?
Earwax buildup
Hearing loss
Middle Ear infection
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
31
Alopecia refers to?
Nail growth
Healthy skin
Hair loss
Skin hydration
32
Dry skin can be a sign of?
Dehydration
Oiliness
Overhydration
Healthy skin
33
Data validation is crucial for?
Cost Reduction
Marketing
Accuracy
Entertainment
34
Which symptom indicates oral infection?
Headache
Swollen gums
Fever
Stomach ache
35
Pallor of the skin indicates?
Sun exposure
Skin moisturizing
Blood loss
Healthy glow
36
Which lymph nodes are behind the ear?
Axillary
Cervical
Postauricular
Inguinal
37
Cranial Nerve VII is responsible for what?
Vision
Hearing
Facial expressions
Balance
38
Cranial Nerve V is responsible for what?
Hearing
Vision
Facial sensation
Taste
39
What's the primary role of skin assessment?
Health monitoring
Hydration check
Temperature regulation
Aesthetics
40
Which lymph nodes are in the armpit?
Submandibular
Cervical
Inguinal
Axillary
41
Subjective data is based on facts
True
False
42
The jugular vein is in the neck
False
True
43
What can cause a red, swollen tongue?
Allergies
Stress
Cold
Flu
44
When is subjective data collected?
During lab tests
During X-ray
During surgery
During interview
45
Which part connects to the throat?
Cochlea
Pinna
Eustachian tube
Stapes
46
Who performs health assessments?
Surgeons only
Doctors only
Nurses and doctors
Pharmacists
47
Subjective data is always accurate
False
True
48
What is a common assessment method?
Shopping
Cooking
Dancing
Observation
49
What is objective data?
Patient's symptoms
Patient's history
Patient's feelings
Lab results
50
Which lymph nodes are in the neck?
Axillary
Cervical
Inguinal
Submandibular
51
What is the normal size of lymph nodes?
3-4 cm
1-2 cm
5-6 cm
7-8 cm
52
Which lymph nodes are in the groin?
Axillary
Inguinal
Cervical
Submandibular
53
Where is the hard palate?
Nose
Sinus
Throat
Mouth roof
54
Cyanosis is indicated by skin turning?
Red
Blue
Pink
Yellow
55
Which part is the pharynx?
Throat
Nose
Sinus
Mouth
56
Healthy nails should not have?
Smooth surface
Natural shine
Regular growth
Discoloration
57
True or False: Lymph nodes can be felt in healthy individuals.
True
False
58
Which is NOT subjective data?
Feelings
Symptoms
Complaints
Diagnosis
59
Cranial Nerve I is responsible for taste.
True
False
60
The accessory nerve controls neck movement.
True
False
61
Which part refracts light?
Pupil
Lens
Iris
Cornea
62
Which part balances the body?
Middle ear
Outer ear
Eardrum
Inner ear
63
What is a normal oxygen saturation?
90-95%
80-85%
95-100%
85-90%
64
Nurses collaborate with doctors
True
False
65
Nurses can diagnose patients.
True
False
66
Pupils react to emotions
True
False
67
Which lymph nodes are under the jaw?
Cervical
Submandibular
Axillary
Inguinal