NSE 103 WEEK 4 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the rationale for assessing a clients history of head or neck injury? - Answer-
Surgery for head or neck cancer is disfiguring and cause risk of body image disturbance
The general shape and size is Normocephalic which is defined as..... - Answer- Round
symmetrical skull that is proportionate to body size
What should you note for when is inspecting objective data of the head? - Answer-
Lumps, depressions, or abnormal protrusions
What are the normal findings on the skull of the head? - Answer- Symmetrical, smooth,
protrusions at the forehead, lateral edge of each parietal bone, occipital bone, and the
mastoid process behind the ear
What are the normal findings when palpating on the temporal area? - Answer- Tortuous,
feels hardened and tender
What are the normal movements of the temporal area - Answer- Smooth movement,
variety of ROM
What should you note for when is inspecting objective data of the face? - Answer-
Facial expressions, symmetry, swelling, involuntary movements
Define Postconcussion syndrome - Answer- A delayed condition characterized by
persistent headaches, blurred vision, irritability, and an inability to concentrate.
What should a nurse do if a client is suspected to have a head injury - Answer- Seek
medical attention immediately
What should children or adult wear when participating in a sport or recreational activity?
- Answer- Helmet
- Answer- Head position is centred in the midline, erect, and accessory neck muscles
are symmetrical.
How do you assess ROM of the neck (spinal accessory nerve) of a client? - Answer-
Ask the patient to touch the chin to the chest,
turn the head right and left,
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
What is the rationale for assessing a clients history of head or neck injury? - Answer-
Surgery for head or neck cancer is disfiguring and cause risk of body image disturbance
The general shape and size is Normocephalic which is defined as..... - Answer- Round
symmetrical skull that is proportionate to body size
What should you note for when is inspecting objective data of the head? - Answer-
Lumps, depressions, or abnormal protrusions
What are the normal findings on the skull of the head? - Answer- Symmetrical, smooth,
protrusions at the forehead, lateral edge of each parietal bone, occipital bone, and the
mastoid process behind the ear
What are the normal findings when palpating on the temporal area? - Answer- Tortuous,
feels hardened and tender
What are the normal movements of the temporal area - Answer- Smooth movement,
variety of ROM
What should you note for when is inspecting objective data of the face? - Answer-
Facial expressions, symmetry, swelling, involuntary movements
Define Postconcussion syndrome - Answer- A delayed condition characterized by
persistent headaches, blurred vision, irritability, and an inability to concentrate.
What should a nurse do if a client is suspected to have a head injury - Answer- Seek
medical attention immediately
What should children or adult wear when participating in a sport or recreational activity?
- Answer- Helmet
- Answer- Head position is centred in the midline, erect, and accessory neck muscles
are symmetrical.
How do you assess ROM of the neck (spinal accessory nerve) of a client? - Answer-
Ask the patient to touch the chin to the chest,
turn the head right and left,
