Assessment of the throat

Question 1

located behind the mouth and nose.

Answer 1

Throat (pharynx)

Question 2

It serves as a muscular passage for food and air.

Answer 2

Throat (pharynx)

Question 3

The upper part of the throat

Answer 3

Nasopharynx

Question 4

Parts of the throat

Answer 4

Below the nasopharynx lies the oropharynx, and below the oropharynx lies the laryngopharynx.

Question 5

Equipment needed for Throat Assessment

Answer 5

Penlight
Tongue blade/depressor
Small gauze
Clean gloves

Question 6

What grade if The tonsils are fully inside the pillars?

Answer 6

Grade 0

Question 7

What grade if Tonsils are found to be enlarged and out of its pillars?

Answer 7

Grade 1

Question 8

What grade if Tonsil enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the Uvula

Answer 8

Grade 2

Question 9

What grade if Tonsil enlargement is up to the level of the Uvula

Answer 9

Grade 3

Question 10

What grade if Tonsil enlargement is so huge that they are virtually in contact with each other

Answer 10

Grade 4