Steps Of Assessment - Head, Face And Neck Flashcards
1
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Inspect and palpate skull
A
- General size and contour*
- Deformities, lumps, tenderness*
- Temporal artery*
- Temporomandibular joint*
2
Q
Inspect the face
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Facial expression Symmetry of structures Involuntary movements Edema Masses or lesions Color and texture of skin
3
Q
Inspect the neck
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Symmetry Range of motion, active Test strength of cervical muscles Abnormal pulsations Enlargement of thyroid Enlargement of lymph and salivary glands
4
Q
Palpate the lymph nodes
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Exact location Size and shape Presence or absence of tenderness Freely moveable, adherent to deeper structures, or matted together. Presence of surrounding inflammation Texture (hard, soft, firm)
5
Q
Palpate the trachea
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Should be midline
6
Q
Palpate thyroid
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Enlargement, symmetry, consistency and presence of nodules
7
Q
Auscultate thyroid if enlarged
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Enlarged?
8
Q
Sections of Assessment
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Inspect and Palpate the skull Inspect the face Inspect the neck Palpate the lymph nodes Palpate the trachea Palpate the thyroid Auscultate thyroid (if enlarged)
