HEENT EXAM 3 INTERVENTIONS QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
Cranial Nerve I - Answers Olfactory; Identifies scent w/ eyes closed
Cranial Nerve II - Answers Optic; 20/20 acuity, intact peripheral vision, red reflex present
Cranial Nerve III - Answers Oculomotor; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve IV - Answers Trochlear; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve V - Answers Trigeminal; Symmetric movement, taste intact,
Cranial Nerve VI - Answers Abducens; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve VII - Answers Facial; Symmetric movement, taste intact
Cranial Nerve VIII - Answers Vestibulocochlear; Whisper test accurate, AC > BC (Rinne)
Cranial Nerve IX - Answers Glossopharyngeal; Uvula rises midline, gag present, speech clear
Cranial Nerve X - Answers Vagus; Uvula rises midline, gag present, speech clear
Cranial Nerve XI - Answers accessory/spinal; Strength 5/5, symmetric
Cranial Nerve XII - Answers Hypoglossal; Tongue midline, speech clear
Preaurical Lymph Node - Answers In front of the ear
Postauricular (Mastoid) Lymph Node - Answers Behind the ear over mastoid bone.
Occipital Lymph Node - Answers At the base of the skull posteriorly
Tonsillar (Jugulodigastric) Lymph Node - Answers At the angle of the mandible, under the earlobe.
Submandibular Lymph Node - Answers Along the jawline midway between chin & angle of mandible.
Submental Lymph Node - Answers Midline under the chin
Superficial Cervical Lymph Node - Answers Over the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle.
Deep Cervical Chain Lymph Node - Answers Deep under the SCM (palpate one side at a time).
Posterior Cervical Lymph Node - Answers Along the anterior border of the trapezius.
Supraclavicular Lymph Node - Answers Above the clavicle, near sternomastoid insertion (not palpable
normally).
Hypothyroidism Symptoms - Answers Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, bradycardia,
constipation, lethargy. Myxedema.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - Answers Weight loss, heat intolerance, anxiety, insomnia, tremor,
tachycardia, diarrhea. Thyroid storm (High fever / Tachycardia)
Hypothyroidism Treatment - Answers Thyroid hormone replacement (levothyroxine).
Hyperthyroidism treatment - Answers Antithyroid meds, radioactive iodine, or surgery.
Hypothyroidism Cause - Answers Underactive thyroid → ↓ metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism Cause - Answers Overactive thyroid → ↑ metabolism.
tension headache - Answers Dull, tight, band-like pain around forehead or occiput.
Cluster Headache - Answers Severe, stabbing, burning pain. Unilateral location.
Migraine - Answers Throbbing, pulsating pain often with aura (& Visual/sensory warning) Can last 4-
72 hours. Unilateral.
Dizziness - Answers General term for feeling faint, lightheaded, or unsteady.
Disequilibrium - Answers Sensation of imbalance or unsteadiness when walking
Vertigo - Answers True spinning sensation of self or surroundings.
allergic rhinitis - Answers Chronic/Seasonal; Immune response to allergens (pollen, dust, pet dander).
Infectious Rhinitis - Answers Acute; Bacterial or viral infection following URI.
Black hairy tongue - Answers Antibiotics / Smoking
Candidiasis (thrush) - Answers White, curd-like plaques that scrape off.
Tonsilitis - Answers inflammation of the tonsils
Tonsil Grading Scale (1-4) - Answers 1: Visible behind pillars
2: Halfway between pillars and uvula
3: Touching the uvula
4: Touching each other (kissing tonsils)
Xerostomia - Answers dry mouth often caused by medications
Dental Caries - Answers Root surface decay due to receding gums.
Periodontal Disease - Answers Gum inflammation, bleeding, tooth loss.
Angular Cheilitis - Answers Cracks at corners of mouth from vitamin deficiency or yeast infection.
External Ear Structures - Answers Pinna (auricle), tragus, ear canal, tympanic membrane (TM).
Middle Ear Structures - Answers Ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes), eustachian tube.
Inner Ear Structures - Answers Cochlea (hearing), semicircular canals & vestibule (balance).
Cranial Nerve I - Answers Olfactory; Identifies scent w/ eyes closed
Cranial Nerve II - Answers Optic; 20/20 acuity, intact peripheral vision, red reflex present
Cranial Nerve III - Answers Oculomotor; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve IV - Answers Trochlear; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve V - Answers Trigeminal; Symmetric movement, taste intact,
Cranial Nerve VI - Answers Abducens; EOMs intact, pupils 3-5 mm, PERRLA
Cranial Nerve VII - Answers Facial; Symmetric movement, taste intact
Cranial Nerve VIII - Answers Vestibulocochlear; Whisper test accurate, AC > BC (Rinne)
Cranial Nerve IX - Answers Glossopharyngeal; Uvula rises midline, gag present, speech clear
Cranial Nerve X - Answers Vagus; Uvula rises midline, gag present, speech clear
Cranial Nerve XI - Answers accessory/spinal; Strength 5/5, symmetric
Cranial Nerve XII - Answers Hypoglossal; Tongue midline, speech clear
Preaurical Lymph Node - Answers In front of the ear
Postauricular (Mastoid) Lymph Node - Answers Behind the ear over mastoid bone.
Occipital Lymph Node - Answers At the base of the skull posteriorly
Tonsillar (Jugulodigastric) Lymph Node - Answers At the angle of the mandible, under the earlobe.
Submandibular Lymph Node - Answers Along the jawline midway between chin & angle of mandible.
Submental Lymph Node - Answers Midline under the chin
Superficial Cervical Lymph Node - Answers Over the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle.
Deep Cervical Chain Lymph Node - Answers Deep under the SCM (palpate one side at a time).
Posterior Cervical Lymph Node - Answers Along the anterior border of the trapezius.
Supraclavicular Lymph Node - Answers Above the clavicle, near sternomastoid insertion (not palpable
normally).
Hypothyroidism Symptoms - Answers Fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, bradycardia,
constipation, lethargy. Myxedema.
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms - Answers Weight loss, heat intolerance, anxiety, insomnia, tremor,
tachycardia, diarrhea. Thyroid storm (High fever / Tachycardia)
Hypothyroidism Treatment - Answers Thyroid hormone replacement (levothyroxine).
Hyperthyroidism treatment - Answers Antithyroid meds, radioactive iodine, or surgery.
Hypothyroidism Cause - Answers Underactive thyroid → ↓ metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism Cause - Answers Overactive thyroid → ↑ metabolism.
tension headache - Answers Dull, tight, band-like pain around forehead or occiput.
Cluster Headache - Answers Severe, stabbing, burning pain. Unilateral location.
Migraine - Answers Throbbing, pulsating pain often with aura (& Visual/sensory warning) Can last 4-
72 hours. Unilateral.
Dizziness - Answers General term for feeling faint, lightheaded, or unsteady.
Disequilibrium - Answers Sensation of imbalance or unsteadiness when walking
Vertigo - Answers True spinning sensation of self or surroundings.
allergic rhinitis - Answers Chronic/Seasonal; Immune response to allergens (pollen, dust, pet dander).
Infectious Rhinitis - Answers Acute; Bacterial or viral infection following URI.
Black hairy tongue - Answers Antibiotics / Smoking
Candidiasis (thrush) - Answers White, curd-like plaques that scrape off.
Tonsilitis - Answers inflammation of the tonsils
Tonsil Grading Scale (1-4) - Answers 1: Visible behind pillars
2: Halfway between pillars and uvula
3: Touching the uvula
4: Touching each other (kissing tonsils)
Xerostomia - Answers dry mouth often caused by medications
Dental Caries - Answers Root surface decay due to receding gums.
Periodontal Disease - Answers Gum inflammation, bleeding, tooth loss.
Angular Cheilitis - Answers Cracks at corners of mouth from vitamin deficiency or yeast infection.
External Ear Structures - Answers Pinna (auricle), tragus, ear canal, tympanic membrane (TM).
Middle Ear Structures - Answers Ossicles (malleus, incus, stapes), eustachian tube.
Inner Ear Structures - Answers Cochlea (hearing), semicircular canals & vestibule (balance).
