Neck Rubric

Question 1

A general term for enlarged thyroid gland

Answer 1

Goiter

Question 2

In atelectasis (complete or partial collapse of a lung or lobe) the trachea will deviate ____ the affected side

Answer 2

Towards

Question 3

In a large pleural effusion and a large pneumothorax the trachea will deviate ____ the affected side

Answer 3

Away from

Question 4

A soft thyroid gland may signify _____

Answer 4

Graves’ disease

Question 5

A firm or diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland might be due to ____ thyroiditis

Answer 5

Hashimoto’s

Question 6

Pathological enlargement of the LEFT supraclavicular node. Associated w/the presence of an abdominal or thoracic neoplasm. The prevalence of malignancy that goes along w/this is between 54-85%. What is this called?

Answer 6

Virchow’s node

Question 7

When palpating the lymph nodes of the neck, the ____ nodes are basically inaccessible.

Answer 7

Deep cervical chain (under/behind SCM)

Question 8

What artery do you auscultate during a neck exam?

Answer 8

Carotid (with bell)

Question 9

What cranial nerve is assessed during neck exam? (Motor to SCM and upper traps)

Answer 9

XI (Spinal accessory)