Throat/Mouth

Question 1

decreased gag reflex

Answer 1

indicative of ddcreased LOC or brainstem injury. Concern for airway protection

Question 2

Dentition

Answer 2

teeth

Question 3

dry mucosa

Answer 3

dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

Question 4

edentulous

Answer 4

without teeth

Question 5

Gingiva

Answer 5

gums

Question 6

lingual

Answer 6

referring to the tongue

Question 7

malocclusion

Answer 7

imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture.

Question 8

nasopharynx

Answer 8

the far back of the nasal canal, where it joins the back of the throat

Question 9

odontalgia

Answer 9

toothache

Question 10

odynophagia

Answer 10

painful swallowing

Question 11

oropharynx

Answer 11

the back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

Question 12

peritonsillar abscess

Answer 12

collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

Question 13

pharyngeal erythema

Answer 13

redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

Question 14

pharyngitis

Answer 14

throat infection

Question 15

secretion pooling

Answer 15

poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging

Question 16

tacky mucosa

Answer 16

sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating a throat infection

Question 17

tonsillar edema

Answer 17

swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection.

Question 18

tonsillar exudate

Answer 18

pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

Question 19

trismus

Answer 19

inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles.

Question 20

uvula midline

Answer 20

uvula in normal position (not shifted)