Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat and Mouth Quiz

Question 1

The nurse asks the patient to close their eyes tightly. By doing so, the patient is demonstrating that which of their cranial nerves is intact?
III
IV
VII
VI

Answer 1

VII

Question 1

What is the abbreviation for the right eye when documenting its score on the Snellen chart?
OU
OS
OD

Answer 1

OD

Question 2

When the nurse performs the corneal light reflex, the light reflects on different parts of each eye and not directly in the center of each pupil. This finding is documented as:
anisocoria
ocular misalignment
ocular deviation
hyperopia

Answer 2

ocular misalignment

Question 3

When assessing the pediatric patient’s ears with an otoscope the nurse notes an excess of wax. Another way to document is excess__________.
furuncle
sanguineous
cerumen
drainage

Answer 3

cerumen

Question 4

When assessing a patient’s mouth, the nurse notes many red spots on the roof of their mouth. The cause of this is most likely ________.
strep throat
post nasal drip
tonsillitis
fungal infection

Answer 4

strep throat