Eye/ENT Check-off Verbalizations

Question 1

What should you verbalize while inspecting the eyes? (2)

Answer 1

1. position

2. alignment

Question 2

What should you verbalize when inspecting the eyebrows? (3)

Answer 2

1. distribution
2. quantity
3. scaliness in underlying skin

Question 3

What should you verbalize when you inspect the eyelids? (9)

Answer 3

1. position in relation to eyeballs
2. width of palpebral fissure
3. edema
4. color
5. lesions
6. condition and direction of eyelashes
7. Adequacy of eyelid closure
8. lacrimal gland
9. lacrimal sac for swelling

Question 4

What should you verbalize when you inspect the conjunctiva and sclera? (4)

Answer 4

1. color
2. vascular pattern
3. nodules
4. swelling

Question 5

What should you verbalize when you inspect the cornea, iris, and lens? (2)

Answer 5

1. cornea/lens- opacities

2. iris- clear markings

Question 6

What should you verbalize when you inspect the pupils? (3)

Answer 6

1. size
2. shape
3. symmetry

Question 7

What should you verbalize when you evaluate extraocular movement? (3)

Answer 7

1. nystagmus
2. lid lag
3. conjugate movements

Question 8

What should you verbalize when you check visual acuity?

Answer 8

The patients visual acuity in

1. both eyes
2. left eye
3. right eye
   * make sure to note if it is corrected or uncorrected

Question 9

What should you verbalize when you inspect retinas? (2)

Answer 9

1. arteries and veins

2. fovea and macula

Question 10

What should you verbalize when you inspect the optic disc and cup?

Answer 10

1. clarity of disc outline
2. creamy pink color
3. size of cup

Question 11

What should you verbalize when you inspect external ears? (3)

Answer 11

1. deformities
2. lumps
3. skin lesions

Question 12

What should you verbalize when you inspect and examine auditory canals using otoscope? (3)

Answer 12

1. discharge
2. foreign bodies
3. redness

Question 13

What should you verbalize when you inspect the TM? (7)

Answer 13

1. color
2. contour
3. cone of light
4. handle of malleus
5. short process of malleus
6. pars flaccida
7. pars tensa

Question 14

What should you verbalize after performing the Rinne test?

Answer 14

air conduction > bone conduction

Question 15

What should you verbalize when you inspect the nasal vault and septum? (10)

Answer 15

1. color
2. swelling
3. bleeding
4. exudates
5. nasal mucosa
6. nasal turbinates
7. deviation
8. inflammation
9. perforations
10. nasal polyps

Question 16

What should you verbalize when you inspect the lips? (4)

Answer 16

1. color
2. moisture
3. lumps/ulcers
4. cracking/scaliness

Question 17

What should you verbalize when you inspect the oral mucosa and inside of the mouth? (6)

Answer 17

1. color
2. white patches
3. ulcer/nodules
4. gums
5. teeth
6. roof of mouth

Question 18

What should you verbalize when you inspect the pharynx? (4)

Answer 18

1. rise and fall of soft palate
2. anterior and posterior pillars
3. uvula
4. tonsils

Question 19

What should you verbalize when you inspect and palpate buccal mucosa and gums? (3)

Answer 19

1. lesions
2. masses
3. swelling