Phys Di Flashcards
Nose ROS
rhinorrhea congestion sneezing itching obstruction nosebleed change in smell
nose anatomy
- glabella
- root (right between eyes)
- nasal sidewall (side of nose)
- ala (lateral nare)
- nasolabial fold (between nose and mouth)
- dorsum (bridge of nose)
- columella - between nares
where is the opening to the eustachian tube
nasopharynx
two palpable sinuses
- frontal with thumb (under bony brow)
- maxillary with thumb or index & middle (under zygomatic process)
what size speculum to use in nose exam
largest avail ear speculum
what to avoid touching during inside of nare inspection
nasal septum
When perform transillumination of frontal and max sinus
palpation was tender or infection present
where place light source during frontal sinus transillumination
medial aspect of supraorbital rim
where place light source during max sinus transillumination
lateral to the nose, just beneath medial aspect of eye
Mouth/oropharynx ROS
- sore throat
- hoarseness
- bleeding gum
- lesions
- change in taste
- change in breath
- recurrent infections
- last dental exam
- dentures
Philtrum
two lines between nose and upper lip
name of edge of lips
vermillion border
name for lateral edge of lips
lateral commisure
name for dry lips
Cheilitis
name for fissures at corner of mouth
angular cheilosis
where is Stenson’s duct
aligned with second upper molar - white/yellow or white/pink protrusion
- parotid gland