HEENT Assessment Test Questions with All Correct Answers

HEENT Assessment Test Questions with All Correct Answers How do we assess the neck? - Answer-We auscultate major blood vessels Why do we auscultate the neck? - Answer-To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the carotid artery. Why do bruits occur? - Answer-When an artery is partially obstructed or distended, which prevents blood flow from moving straight through the vessel What are some questions to ask before doing a HEENT assessment? - Answer-Do you have headaches, problems with frequent headaches? Do you wear glasses/contacts? What problems do you have with vision? Any recent head trauma or history of head injury? Have you had a stroke? What do we assess for in head position assessment? - Answer-Should be in line with neck (stroke may affect this), facial droop (stroke or other neuro problem) Normocephalic, hydrocephalic What does normocephalic mean? - Answer-normal size and shape of head *also assess scalp at this point* What does hydrocephalic mean? - Answer-enlarged head, build up of fluid! *Hydrocephalis*= build up of CSF in brain! What do we assess the facial features for? - Answer-Symmetry of: eyelids, eyebrows, nasolabial folds, mouth and facial droop All of the above being unsymmetrical may indicate seizure/neuro problem How do we assess the temporomadibular joint? - Answer-Palpate the TMJ for crunching (crepitis) or popping. **assessing the TMJ also assesses for proper function of what cranial nerve? VII What are some questions to ask before performing an eye inspection? - Answer-Do you wear glasses/ contacts? Ask patient to read paper- make sure they are literate. If not literate, ask them to identify images Ask patient to look at Snellen eye chart, 20 ft away, covering one eye. What does cranial nerve II control? - Answer-Oculomotor acitivity (pupillary reflex, accommodation)