Nose and Sinuses Assessment Final
Exam.
External Nose - CORRECT ANSWER - Inspect for contour, surface characteristics, nares
- Palpate ride for tenderness, masses and stability
- Patency, occlude one side and ask patient to breath with mouth closed, Assess each nare separately
Cranial Nerve I - CORRECT ANSWER - Smell test (alcohol, hand gel or soap)
- do after testing patency
- test each nare separately
- strongest odor last
- elderly may have decreased smell which may cause decrease taste of food
Breathing Pattern - CORRECT ANSWER - Nasal breathing should be noiseless and easy without flaring
Inspect Nasal Cavity and Structures - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a good light source
- Tip end of nose up
- gloves if needed to inspect the following:
- color (should be pink)
- discharge (clear or color)
- masses (polyps)
- lesions
- swelling
Exam.
External Nose - CORRECT ANSWER - Inspect for contour, surface characteristics, nares
- Palpate ride for tenderness, masses and stability
- Patency, occlude one side and ask patient to breath with mouth closed, Assess each nare separately
Cranial Nerve I - CORRECT ANSWER - Smell test (alcohol, hand gel or soap)
- do after testing patency
- test each nare separately
- strongest odor last
- elderly may have decreased smell which may cause decrease taste of food
Breathing Pattern - CORRECT ANSWER - Nasal breathing should be noiseless and easy without flaring
Inspect Nasal Cavity and Structures - CORRECT ANSWER - Use a good light source
- Tip end of nose up
- gloves if needed to inspect the following:
- color (should be pink)
- discharge (clear or color)
- masses (polyps)
- lesions
- swelling
