Physical Examination and Health Assessment
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The examiner notices a fine tremor when the patient sticks out his or her tongue.
What disorder is consistent with this finding? - ✔ ✔ Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following questions would the examiner ask to determine whether
an individual has epistaxis? - ✔ ✔ "Do you experience nosebleeds?"
On examination of the mouth of an American Indian, the examiner notices the
presence of a bifid uvula. How should this finding be interpreted? - ✔ ✔ This is
an expected variation associated with this individual
An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) may accompany - ✔ ✔ Down syndrome
, In addition to initiating digestion of food, saliva - ✔ ✔ cleans and protects
the mucosa
One of the purposes of the paranasal sinuses is to - ✔ ✔ lighten the weight of
the skull bones
The duct in the parotid gland that opens into the mouth opposite the second
molar is - ✔ ✔ the Stensen duct
What is the major cause of decreased saliva production in older adults? - ✔ ✔
Use of anticholinergic medications
Moles on the abdomen - ✔ ✔ are common
Pyrosis is - ✔ ✔ a burning sensation in the upper abdomen
Exam| Questions with 100% Verified Answers
The examiner notices a fine tremor when the patient sticks out his or her tongue.
What disorder is consistent with this finding? - ✔ ✔ Hyperthyroidism
Which of the following questions would the examiner ask to determine whether
an individual has epistaxis? - ✔ ✔ "Do you experience nosebleeds?"
On examination of the mouth of an American Indian, the examiner notices the
presence of a bifid uvula. How should this finding be interpreted? - ✔ ✔ This is
an expected variation associated with this individual
An enlarged tongue (macroglossia) may accompany - ✔ ✔ Down syndrome
, In addition to initiating digestion of food, saliva - ✔ ✔ cleans and protects
the mucosa
One of the purposes of the paranasal sinuses is to - ✔ ✔ lighten the weight of
the skull bones
The duct in the parotid gland that opens into the mouth opposite the second
molar is - ✔ ✔ the Stensen duct
What is the major cause of decreased saliva production in older adults? - ✔ ✔
Use of anticholinergic medications
Moles on the abdomen - ✔ ✔ are common
Pyrosis is - ✔ ✔ a burning sensation in the upper abdomen
