Neck (16)

Question 1

1. Inspect neck for

Answer 1

symmetry
lumps

Question 2

2. Inspect trachea for

Answer 2

deviation from midline

Question 3

3. Inspect thyroid for

Answer 3

enlargement using tangential lighting

Question 4

4. Palpate the neck muscles (sternomastiod & trapezius) for

Answer 4

firmness
tenderness
muscle spasm

Question 5

5. Palpate lymph nodes for enlargement

Answer 5

pre-auricular
post-auricular
occipital
tonsillar/jugulodigastric
submandibular
submental
superficial cervical
deep cervical
posterior cervical
supra-clavicular

Question 6

6. Test ROM of neck observing for

Answer 6

pain
crepitation
limited motion/movement
(flexion, extension, lateral bending, rotation)

Question 7

7. Test muscle/strength of neck

Answer 7

rotation against resistance