Head & Neck Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
This artery is normally pliable & non-tender
A
Temporal
2
Q
Cracking sound or sensation:
A
Crepitus
3
Q
Crepitus in jaw may be linked to…
A
Headaches
4
Q
Ask the client to take a sip of water. We watch for:
A
Thyroid cartilage moves up & down symmetrically.
5
Q
Which vertebrae should be visible when inspecting the cervical vertebrae?
A
C7
6
Q
Normally, superficial lymph nodes are:
A
Not palpable or tender.
7
Q
Abnormal nodes may be: (5)
A
Enlarged Tender/Non tender Irregular shape Nonmobile Firm, rubbery or nodular
8
Q
Nodes enlarged due to infection are likely:
A
Tender & Warm
9
Q
Nodes enlarged due to cancer are likely:
A
Non-tender & hard
10
Q
Palpable nodes are described in terms of:
A
Location Size Consistency Discreteness Mobility Tenderness
11
Q
To palpate nodes we use:
A
3 Fingers, Pads in a circular motion
12
Q
Examination Sequence!!
A
Preauricular Postauricular Occipital Tonsilar Submandibular Submental Superficial Cervical Deep Cervical Posterior Cervical Supraclavicular
13
Q
Anterior to the ear:
A
Preauricular
14
Q
Behind the ear:
A
Postauricular
15
Q
Base of Skull:
A
Occipital
