Head And Neck Exam inspection

Question 0

Scalp surface

Answer 0

Nntbs lesions, scabs, parasites, nits, and hair loss

Question 1

Hair

Answer 1

Color and distribution

Question 2

Head

Answer 2

Position, tilt, rotation

Question 3

Skull

Answer 3

Size, shape, symmetry, condition

Question 4

Face

Answer 4

Shape, symmetry, structural abnormalities

Question 5

Battle sign

Answer 5

Not needed to say

Bruising over mastoids - skull fracture

Question 6

DeMusset’s sign

Answer 6

Jerking or bobbing of head associated with tremor or aortic insufficiency
Not needed to say

Question 7

Neck

Answer 7

Symmetry of muscles, webbing, masses, edema

Question 8

Tracheal position

Answer 8

Centered and no lateral deviation . (Nntbs)

Question 9

Patient swallowing

Answer 9

Nntbs thyroid tissue that glides upward when swallowing may be enlarged thyroid

Question 10

Distended v. or a.

Answer 10

Nntbs hypertension

Question 11

Skin color variation

Answer 11

Variations according to race, sex, body type, some slight asymmetry is common. Nntbs

Question 12

Ranges of motion

Answer 12

Flexion, extension. Rotation, and lateral bending

Nntbs should be smooth, painless, and not cause dizziness