MN552 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
GUIDE 2026 FULL Q&A STUDY SET
◉ The thyroid gland is best assessed:
above the hyoid bone
behind the cricoid
below the suprasternal notch
The thyroid gland is best assessed:
above the hyoid bone
,behind the cricoid
below the suprasternal notch
Correct Response
above the suprasternal notch.
Answer: above the suprasternal notch
◉ All of the following are considered bony landmarks of the
eardrum except:
cone of light
short process of the malleus
handle of the malleus
, umbo.
Answer: cone of light
◉ What is the correct procedure for palpation of a client's thyroid
gland?
stand behind the client, hyperextend th head and palpate both sides
simultaneoulsy
stand behind the client, have the client flex the neck slightly forward
to relax the sternomastoid muscles
stand in front of the client, hyperextend the head and have the client
lean away from the side being evaluated
stand next to the client and have the cliient lean away from the side
being examined and take a swallow of water.
GUIDE 2026 FULL Q&A STUDY SET
◉ The thyroid gland is best assessed:
above the hyoid bone
behind the cricoid
below the suprasternal notch
The thyroid gland is best assessed:
above the hyoid bone
,behind the cricoid
below the suprasternal notch
Correct Response
above the suprasternal notch.
Answer: above the suprasternal notch
◉ All of the following are considered bony landmarks of the
eardrum except:
cone of light
short process of the malleus
handle of the malleus
, umbo.
Answer: cone of light
◉ What is the correct procedure for palpation of a client's thyroid
gland?
stand behind the client, hyperextend th head and palpate both sides
simultaneoulsy
stand behind the client, have the client flex the neck slightly forward
to relax the sternomastoid muscles
stand in front of the client, hyperextend the head and have the client
lean away from the side being evaluated
stand next to the client and have the cliient lean away from the side
being examined and take a swallow of water.
