Eye and Mouth Quiz

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While examining a client's mouth, the nurse notes the presence of fasciculations (fine tremors) of the client's tongue. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?
1. Assess the client's cranial nerve function.

2. Have the client provide a 24-hour diet recall.
3. Prepare the client for a thyroid screening.

4. Review the client's medication regimen
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While examining a client's mouth, the nurse notes the presence of fasciculations (fine tremors) of the client's tongue. How should the nurse best respond to this assessment finding?
1. Assess the client's cranial nerve function.

2. Have the client provide a 24-hour diet recall.
3. Prepare the client for a thyroid screening.

4. Review the client's medication regimen
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Miosis is a condition of the eye that can be caused by... A. narcotics

B. circulatory collapse

C. deep anesthesia

D. opaque lens
A
The field of gaze test is used to assess...
1. Strabismus

2. Conjunctivitis

3. Extraocular movement

4. Anisocoria
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An experienced nurse is aware that receding gums are an expected finding in some clients whereas in other clients this finding is abnormal. In which of the following clients would the nurse identify receding gums as an expected assessment finding?
1. A 20-year-old man who has type 1 diabetes mellitus

2. A 77-year-old man who describes himself as being healthy

3. A 39-year-old woman who has just finished a course of oral antibiotics

4. A 4-year-old girl who has all of her primary teeth
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A "lazy eye" that turns inward is called ...
1. Esotropia

2. Exophthalmos

3. Exotropia

4. Entropion
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The nurse has completed a focused assessment of a client's mouth, nose, and throat. Which of the following findings would a nurse interpret as being normal?
1. Tonsils 2+

2. Pinkish, spongy soft palate

3. Absence of red glow on transillumination of sinuses

4. Nasal mucosa pale pink and swollen
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The Snellen chart is used to assess for...
1. Accommodation

2. Extraocular movement

3. Visual acuity

4. Eye alignment
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The nurse is inspecting a client's tonsils and notes that they make contact with the client's uvula. The nurse would document this finding as which of the following?
1. 1+

2. 4+

3. 3+

4. 2+
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The nurse is reviewing a client's electronic health record before assessing her mouth. Which of the following diagnoses would the nurse recognize as an indication for immediate medical follow-up?
1. Canker sore

2. Leukoplakia

3. Gingivitis

4. Thrush
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When completing an eye assessment with an ophthalmoscope the nurse notes a red area. This is known as...
1. the red reflex

2. hordeolum

3. hyperemia

4. chalazion
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