NUR 216 - Module 5 Exam Solutions Manual Fully Solved Latest Update (Already Passed)

NUR 216 - Module 5 Exam Solutions Manual Fully Solved Latest Update (Already Passed) What does head, neck, and neurological assessment encompass? - Answers The skull, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat. What tools do you need prior to starting your assessment? - Answers Adequate lighting, gloves (when required), penlight What questions can you ask to gain subjective data on the head and neck? - Answers -Do you have any history of headaches or a family history of migraine headaches? -Have you ever had a head injury? -Have you noticed any lumps or swelling in the neck area? -Have you had any neck pain or problems with neck motion? What questions can you ask to gain subjective data on the eyes? - Answers -Do you have any problems seeing close up or at a distance? -Have you ever had eye pain, blurred vision, blind spots, or seen halos or colors around objects or lights? -Do you wear glasses or contacts? -Have you ever had any type of eye surgery? What questions can you ask to gain subjective data on the ears? - Answers -Do you have any problems hearing? -Do you experience ringing in either ear? -Do common colds affect your hearing or cause ear pain? -Have you ever experienced ear drainage when having pain? -Do you have excessive ear wax? -Do you clean your ears? -Have you ever had a hearing exam? What questions can you ask to gain subjective data on the nose and sinuses? - Answers -Do you have frequent nasal congestion, nasal discharge, or runny nose? -How frequently do you have colds and are the colds usually limited to the upper respiratory system? -Do you have any notable sinus pain with or without having the common cold? -Do you have any seasonal allergies that could contribute to nasal drainage and stuffiness? -Have you had any type of nose trauma, surgery, unusual nose bleeds, or change in the ability to smell? What questions can you ask to gain subjective data on the mouth and throat? - Answers -Do you ever have a problem with sores or lesions in the mouth, or on the tongue and gums? -What are your dental hygiene habits? -Do any teeth seem sensitive to heat or cold? -Do you have any loose or lost teeth? Any bleeding of the gums? -Do you wear dentures or have a dental bridge? -Do you frequently have a sore throat? -Do you smoke or chew tobacco? -Do you drink alcohol? -Do you have any difficulty swallowing? -Have you had any changes in your sense of taste? What is involved in the inspection phase of the assessment process? - Answers -Inspect for signs of a central nervous deficit. -Inspect for signs of difficulty swallowing. -Inspect for central nervous system alteration. -Inspect pupils to ensure they are of normal resting size and the same size bila