Head and Neck Examination

Question 1

H+N Exam: Inspection of Head and Neck?

Answer 1

Expression
Facial Symmetry
Features of Cushings
Swellings
Hair Distribution and Loss
Shape of Face and Skull
Scars
Skin

Question 2

H+N Exam: Inspection of Eyes?

Answer 2

Lid Lag
Proptosis
Eye Movements
Sclera for Jaundice/Anaemia

Question 3

H+N Exam Inspection of Ears?

Answer 3

Front, Side and Above

Block one Nostril

Question 4

H+N Inspection of Mouth

Answer 4

Cyanosis
Angular Stomatitis
Tongue
Teeth

Question 5

H+N Inspection of ears?

Answer 5

Pinna
Behind ear
Mastoid: Battles/Bruising

Question 6

H+N Inspection of Neck?

Answer 6

Scars
Swelling
Lump

Question 7

H+N Palpation of Skull/Face

Answer 7

Palpate Mastoid Process
Around orbital margin
Tenderness around Temporal Artery
Mandible
TM Joint Open and Close

Question 8

H+N Palpation of Nose

Answer 8

Cartilages and Bones

Sinuses: Maxillary, Ethmoidal, Frontal

Question 9

H+N Palpation of Ears

Answer 9

In front of Meatus

Over Mastoid Process

Question 10

H+N Palpation of Neck

Answer 10

Trachea Position
Lymph Nodes
Swellings

Question 11

H+N Auscultation

Answer 11

Carotid Artery Bruit: hold breath

Enlarged Thyroid: hold breath

Question 12

H+N Examination Start to Finish

Answer 12

Inspection of Head and Neck
Inspection of Eyes
Inspection of Ears
Inspection of Mouth
Palpate Skull/Face
Palpate Nose
Palpate Ears
Palpate Neck
Auscultation