Nose Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Inspection for Nose
A
nose and sinus (swelling, symmetry, color, discharge)
2
Q
Palpation for Nose
A
tenderness, swelling, heat
3
Q
Instrumentation for Nose
A
Rhinoscopic exam: turbinates and septum
4
Q
Color for acute infection in nose
A
red
5
Q
Color for allergies, chronic infection
A
pale, gray-blue
6
Q
Color for allergies, coryza
A
clear and thin
7
Q
Color for CSF drainage
A
clear, thin and sweet (trauma)
8
Q
Color for viral infection
A
clear and thick (viscous)