NECK

Question 1

1. INSPECT: (1st one in NECK)

Answer 1

1. INSPECT: the neck for symmetry and thyroid for enlargement -ask patient to swallow when inspecting.

Question 2

1. ________: the neck for symmetry and thyroid for enlargement -ask patient to swallow when inspecting.

Answer 2

INSPECT

Question 3

2. PALPATE: (2nd one in NECK)

Answer 3

2. PALPATE: the trachea for midline position.

Question 4

2. ______: the trachea for midline position.

Answer 4

PALPATE

Question 5

3. PALPATE: (3rd one in NECK)

Answer 5

3. PALPATE: the lymph nodes for size, consistency, tenderness and mobility.
   a. Occipital b. Posterior auricularcervical c. Preauricular d. Tonsillar e. Submandibular f. Submental g. Superficial anterior cervical and deep cervical h. Posterior superficial cervical i. Supraclavicular

Question 6

3. ______: the lymph nodes for size, consistency, tenderness and mobility.

Answer 6

PALPATE

Question 7

3. PALPATE: the lymph nodes for size, consistency, tenderness and mobility.
   WHICH NODES?

Answer 7

a. Occipital b. Posterior auricularcervical c. Preauricular d. Tonsillar e. Submandibular f. Submental g. Superficial anterior cervical and deep cervical h. Posterior superficial cervical i. Supraclavicular

Question 8

4. PALPATE: (4th one in NECK)

Answer 8

4. PALPATE: the thyroid gland for size, consistency, tenderness and nodules. Examine from posterior approach with the neck flexed slightly forward and laterally toward the side being examined. Ask patient to swallow during palpation of each lobe.

Question 9

4. _______: the thyroid gland for size, consistency, tenderness and nodules. Examine from posterior approach with the neck flexed slightly forward and laterally toward the side being examined. Ask patient to swallow during palpation of each lobe.

Answer 9

PALPATE

Question 10

5. PALPATE: (5th one in NECK)

Answer 10

5. PALPATE: the carotid arteries bilaterally for rate, rhythm, contour and amplitude.

Question 11

5. _________: the carotid arteries bilaterally for rate, rhythm, contour and amplitude.

Answer 11

PALPATE

Question 12

6. AUSCULTATE: (6th one in NECK)

Answer 12

6. AUSCULTATE: the thyroid gland with bell for bruits - ask patient to hold breath.

Question 13

6. __________: the thyroid gland with bell for bruits - ask patient to hold breath.

Answer 13

AUSCULTATE

Question 14

7. AUSCULTATE: (7th one in NECK)

Answer 14

7. AUSCULTATE: the carotid arteries with bell for bruits- ask patient to hold breath

Question 15

7. __________: the carotid arteries with bell for bruits- ask patient to hold breath

Answer 15

AUSCULTATE