The Neck Flashcards
1
Q
neck exam components
A
- inspection
- palpation
- auscultation
2
Q
neck inspection
A
- ant and lat for abnormalities
3
Q
neck palpation
A
- trachea
- (B) SCM
- (B) LN
- thyroid
- for thrill
4
Q
How do you palpate the thyroid?
A
- from post.
- ask pt to swallow, will move sup. under fingers
5
Q
neck ausculatation
A
- for bruit when thyroid is enlarged (just do it regardless of thyroid size to CYA!)
6
Q
When can you palpate for thrill?
A
- ONLY AFTER AUSCULATE FOR BRUIT!
