head and neck assessment Flashcards
disease that is characterized by the over production of cortisol, indigestion of fats, and creates a hunchback and moonface
cushing’s disease
kidney stones, related to problems with parathyroid glands and overproduction of calcium
nepholithiasis
abnormal increase in head size of child
hydrocephalus
abnormal increase in head size of adult
acromegaly
deviation of the neck to one side caused by abnormal spasms of neck muscles
torticolis
all lymph nodes
occipital
post aurical
pre-aurical
tonisllar
submandibular
submenta
posterior cervical
supraclavicular
infraclavicular
proper procedure
- inspect skull size, shape, and configuration
2, palpate consistency of nodules
3, inspect symmetry of facial movements - inspect facial features
- inpect eyes for edema and hollowness
- palpate for TMJ ROM
- inspection of neck
- palpation of neck
- palpate thyroid
act fast for stroke
face dropping
arm weakness
speech difficulties
time to call (0-3 hrs)
best places to check for facial symmetry
nasolabial folds
fissures in area between upper and lower eyelid
palpebral fissures
visible to hyperthyroidism, prodruding of eyeballs due to overproduction of thyroid glands
exothalmus
produced by the thyroid gland, largely involved in metabolism, cardio vascular, and neuro muscular functions
Thyroxine and thyronine
increases blood calcium levels
parathyroid glands
inspection of the neck steps
inspect neck from neutral position
inspect while hyperextended
while swallowing water
the air passage from the throat to the larynx to the main bronchi
trachea
ring like cartilage forming the lower and back part of the larynx
cricoid cartilage
spinal accessory nerve contraction of trapezius and sternocleidomasteoid muscles
cranial nerve XI
lrgest of three main parts of the salivary gland, located on either side of the face, just below and in front of ears
parotid gland
paired muscles that allow movement and provide support to head and neck
trapezius and sternocleidomasteoid
largest of the endocrine glands, situated in front of and sides of the neck just below cricoid cartilage
thyroid gland
cervicl vertebrae that can be easily palpated when neck is flexed
vertebra prominens
salivary gland on either side of tongue
sublingual gland
horse shoe shaped bone at base of the tongue
hyoid bone