Head, Neck, Nose and Throat Assessment Flashcards
what components make up PAMFROSSSTI of the health history?
- P = previous medical history
- A = allergies
- M = medications
- F = family history
- R = review of systems
- O = occupation or education
- S = social
- S = sex life
- S = substances
- T = travel
- I = immunizations
what are the 4 components of a physical exam?
- inspection
- palpation
- percussion
- auscultation
in which area do we auscultate before palpating? why?
in the digestive system, so we don’t cause change to regular conditions/movement
what is the Glasgow Coma scale?
a tool for assessing the patient’s response to stimuli based on eye opening response, best verbal response and best motor response
what areas do we inspect for a head and nose assessment?
- scalp and hair
- face
- nose
- sinuses
when does the posterior fontanelle take to close?
within first year from birth
what technique do we use when palpating lymph nodes?
palpate bilaterally using 2nd, 3rd and 4th finger pads in circular motions
which head/neck structures do we auscultate?
- thyroid
- carotids
which cranial nerves are responsible for different eye movements?
CN III (oculomotor), CN IV (trochlear), CN VI (abducens)
define ptosis
drooping of the eyelids
what are the 3 divisions of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)?
- ophthalmic
- maxillary
- mandibular
define hyperacusis
weakening of the stapedius muscle
