Physical Examination - HEENT

Question 1

Clinical Skills

How much of the HEENT exam is tier II?

Answer 1

Nearly the entire exam

Question 2

Clinical Skills

Which portions of the HEENT exam are tier I?

Answer 2

Inspection of the head, eye, and throat;

palpation of the head

Question 3

Clinical Skills

Name the three components of a Tier I examination of the eye.

Answer 3

Inspection for:

1. Pupilsize/symmetry
2. Conjunctival abnormalities
3. Extra-ocular muscle movement

Question 4

Clinical Skills

Name the two components of a Tier I examination of the head.

Answer 4

Inspection for:

1. Lumps bumps, or signs of trauma

Palpation for:

2. Tenderness (neck and scalp)

Question 5

Clinical Skills

What is assed in a Tier I examination of the throat?

Answer 5

Pharyngeal symmetry

Question 6

Clinical Skills

True/False.

The HEENT exam should be performed starting at the base of the neck and finishing at the top of the head.

Answer 6

False.

The HEENT exam should be performed starting at the top of the head and finishing at the base of the neck.

Question 7

Clinical Skills

List the steps of a very basic ear exam.

Answer 7

General appearance

Otoscope

Weber/Rhine tests

Question 8

Clinical Skills

List the steps of a very basic nose exam.

Answer 8

General appearance

Otoscope

Sinus palpation

Question 9

Clinical Skills

List the steps of a very basic throat exam.

Answer 9

Pharynx

Mouth

Palate

Question 10

Clinical Skills

List the steps of a very basic neck exam.

Answer 10

General appearance

Cervical lymph node palpation

Thyroid palpation (gentle)