TOPIC 2 HEENT ASSESSMENT SHADOW
HEALTH ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the primary components of the HEENT system? Answer:
Head/neck, eyes, ears, nose/sinuses, mouth/throat.
◉ What is the purpose of the HEENT assessment? Answer: To evaluate
sensory perception, speech, swallowing, airway protection, and immune
defense.
◉ What should be included in the preparation of the client for a HEENT
assessment? Answer: Ensure adequate lighting, privacy, and comfort;
explain the procedure; remove any obstructive items.
◉ What equipment is required for a HEENT assessment? Answer:
Penlight, gloves, tongue depressor, tuning fork, Snellen chart, vision
screener, gauze pad, centimeter ruler.
◉ What are the key red flags to look for during a HEENT assessment?
Answer: Sudden vision loss, severe headache with stiff neck, acute
hearing loss, oral lesions >2 weeks, airway obstruction.
◉ What are the expected findings for the eyes during a HEENT
assessment? Answer: PERRLA (pupils equal, round, reactive to light
and accommodation), conjunctiva pink and clear, sclera white.
HEALTH ACTUAL PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What are the primary components of the HEENT system? Answer:
Head/neck, eyes, ears, nose/sinuses, mouth/throat.
◉ What is the purpose of the HEENT assessment? Answer: To evaluate
sensory perception, speech, swallowing, airway protection, and immune
defense.
◉ What should be included in the preparation of the client for a HEENT
assessment? Answer: Ensure adequate lighting, privacy, and comfort;
explain the procedure; remove any obstructive items.
◉ What equipment is required for a HEENT assessment? Answer:
Penlight, gloves, tongue depressor, tuning fork, Snellen chart, vision
screener, gauze pad, centimeter ruler.
◉ What are the key red flags to look for during a HEENT assessment?
Answer: Sudden vision loss, severe headache with stiff neck, acute
hearing loss, oral lesions >2 weeks, airway obstruction.
◉ What are the expected findings for the eyes during a HEENT
assessment? Answer: PERRLA (pupils equal, round, reactive to light
and accommodation), conjunctiva pink and clear, sclera white.
