Nose, Mouth, and Throat Flashcards
0
Q
Test patency of each nostril
A
Cover one nostril at a time and breath in
Nares patent
1
Q
Inspect external nose
A
Symmetry
Deformity - straight/midline
Lesions
2
Q
Inspect nasal cavity
A
Lean head back and use light
Color
Deviation
Exudate
3
Q
Inspect teeth
A
Number
Color
Restoration
Alignment
4
Q
Palpate and identify sinus areas
A
Ask for tenderness
Frontal - forehead under eyebrows
Maxillary - under cheekbone
5
Q
Inspect for lesions, masses, inflammation of:
A
Buccal mucosa - pink
Gums - pink
Hard palate - white
Soft palate - pink
Tonsils if present
Uvula - observe rise and fall upon phonation
Pharyngeal wall - color (pink) and exudate
6
Q
Inspect and palpate lips and tongue
A
Color
Intactness
Tenderness
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