head and neck assessment Flashcards

1
Q

disease that is characterized by the over production of cortisol, indigestion of fats, and creates a hunchback and moonface

A

cushing’s disease

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2
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kidney stones, related to problems with parathyroid glands and overproduction of calcium

A

nepholithiasis

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3
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abnormal increase in head size of child

A

hydrocephalus

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4
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abnormal increase in head size of adult

A

acromegaly

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5
Q

deviation of the neck to one side caused by abnormal spasms of neck muscles

A

torticolis

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6
Q

all lymph nodes

A

occipital
post aurical
pre-aurical
tonisllar
submandibular
submenta
posterior cervical
supraclavicular
infraclavicular

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7
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proper procedure

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  1. inspect skull size, shape, and configuration
    2, palpate consistency of nodules
    3, inspect symmetry of facial movements
  2. inspect facial features
  3. inpect eyes for edema and hollowness
  4. palpate for TMJ ROM
  5. inspection of neck
  6. palpation of neck
  7. palpate thyroid
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8
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act fast for stroke

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face dropping
arm weakness
speech difficulties
time to call (0-3 hrs)

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9
Q

best places to check for facial symmetry

A

nasolabial folds

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10
Q

fissures in area between upper and lower eyelid

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palpebral fissures

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11
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visible to hyperthyroidism, prodruding of eyeballs due to overproduction of thyroid glands

A

exothalmus

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12
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produced by the thyroid gland, largely involved in metabolism, cardio vascular, and neuro muscular functions

A

Thyroxine and thyronine

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13
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increases blood calcium levels

A

parathyroid glands

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14
Q

inspection of the neck steps

A

inspect neck from neutral position
inspect while hyperextended
while swallowing water

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15
Q

the air passage from the throat to the larynx to the main bronchi

A

trachea

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16
Q

ring like cartilage forming the lower and back part of the larynx

A

cricoid cartilage

17
Q

spinal accessory nerve contraction of trapezius and sternocleidomasteoid muscles

A

cranial nerve XI

18
Q

lrgest of three main parts of the salivary gland, located on either side of the face, just below and in front of ears

A

parotid gland

19
Q

paired muscles that allow movement and provide support to head and neck

A

trapezius and sternocleidomasteoid

20
Q

largest of the endocrine glands, situated in front of and sides of the neck just below cricoid cartilage

A

thyroid gland

21
Q

cervicl vertebrae that can be easily palpated when neck is flexed

A

vertebra prominens

22
Q

salivary gland on either side of tongue

A

sublingual gland

23
Q

horse shoe shaped bone at base of the tongue

A

hyoid bone