HEENT Disorders and Nursing Management
What are common complaints associated with HEENT issues? - correct answer Headaches,
swollen lymph nodes, enlarged thyroid, pain, hearing/vision changes, discharge/drainage,
tinnitus, vertigo, infections, nosebleeds, rhinitis, sinus pressure, sore throat, lesions, and
dysphagia.
What personal history factors should be considered in HEENT assessments? - correct answer
Injuries, radiation to head and neck, surgeries (lymph node dissection, cataracts, laser
corrective surgery), use of glasses/contacts/hearing aids, last vision/hearing/dental exam,
frequent nosebleeds, allergies, recent infections (HIV, HPV, COVID), and gum bleeding.
What family history factors are relevant to HEENT conditions? - correct answer
Hypo/hyperthyroid, seizures, migraines, HEENT cancers, glaucoma, macular degeneration, color
blindness, diabetes, and Ménière's disease.
How can nutrition and metabolism impact HEENT symptoms? - correct answer Symptoms may
impact the ability to eat, and adequate vitamin intake and excessive sugar intake should be
assessed.
What recent travel considerations are important for HEENT assessments? - correct answer
Recent travel may increase the risk for infectious diseases such as COVID and flu.
What medication-related factors should be documented in HEENT assessments? - correct
answer Dose, frequency, adherence, over-the-counter medications/treatments, including neti
pot and ear coning.
What hobbies and activities might pose risks for HEENT injuries? - correct answer Exposure to
foreign objects, loud noises, and swimming (risk of otitis externa).
What lifestyle factors should be assessed in relation to HEENT health? - correct answer Alcohol,
tobacco, drugs, coping strategies, stress, anxiety, and depression.
What are the anatomical components of the eye? - correct answer Conjunctiva, sclera, cornea,
iris, pupil, lens, optic nerve, retina, and macula.
What are common complaints related to vision? - correct answer Vision changes, including
myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, presbyopia (age-related
farsightedness), blindness, strabismus (crossed eyes), and amblyopia (lazy eye).
What is glaucoma and what are its risk factors? - correct answer A group of ocular conditions
characterized by optic nerve damage related to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Risk
factors include age, ethnicity, family history, hypertension, diabetes, eye trauma, and
prolonged corticosteroid use.
What are common complaints associated with HEENT issues? - correct answer Headaches,
swollen lymph nodes, enlarged thyroid, pain, hearing/vision changes, discharge/drainage,
tinnitus, vertigo, infections, nosebleeds, rhinitis, sinus pressure, sore throat, lesions, and
dysphagia.
What personal history factors should be considered in HEENT assessments? - correct answer
Injuries, radiation to head and neck, surgeries (lymph node dissection, cataracts, laser
corrective surgery), use of glasses/contacts/hearing aids, last vision/hearing/dental exam,
frequent nosebleeds, allergies, recent infections (HIV, HPV, COVID), and gum bleeding.
What family history factors are relevant to HEENT conditions? - correct answer
Hypo/hyperthyroid, seizures, migraines, HEENT cancers, glaucoma, macular degeneration, color
blindness, diabetes, and Ménière's disease.
How can nutrition and metabolism impact HEENT symptoms? - correct answer Symptoms may
impact the ability to eat, and adequate vitamin intake and excessive sugar intake should be
assessed.
What recent travel considerations are important for HEENT assessments? - correct answer
Recent travel may increase the risk for infectious diseases such as COVID and flu.
What medication-related factors should be documented in HEENT assessments? - correct
answer Dose, frequency, adherence, over-the-counter medications/treatments, including neti
pot and ear coning.
What hobbies and activities might pose risks for HEENT injuries? - correct answer Exposure to
foreign objects, loud noises, and swimming (risk of otitis externa).
What lifestyle factors should be assessed in relation to HEENT health? - correct answer Alcohol,
tobacco, drugs, coping strategies, stress, anxiety, and depression.
What are the anatomical components of the eye? - correct answer Conjunctiva, sclera, cornea,
iris, pupil, lens, optic nerve, retina, and macula.
What are common complaints related to vision? - correct answer Vision changes, including
myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, presbyopia (age-related
farsightedness), blindness, strabismus (crossed eyes), and amblyopia (lazy eye).
What is glaucoma and what are its risk factors? - correct answer A group of ocular conditions
characterized by optic nerve damage related to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Risk
factors include age, ethnicity, family history, hypertension, diabetes, eye trauma, and
prolonged corticosteroid use.
