Advanced Health
Assessment – HEENT
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Inspect
Palpate
Percussion
Auscultation
Function - specific techniques for that area
Documentation of area - Correct answerSystematic assessment of HEENT
,Size
Shape
Symmetry
Position
Texture and distribution of hair - Correct answerHead and scalp inspection
Head for masses, tenderness
Scalp mobility - Correct answerHead and scalp palpation
Normocephalic
Atraumatic - Correct answerDocumentation of the head
Review of systems question
Inspect external structures and ophthalmic exam
Palpate lacrimal duct
Function - central and peripheral vision
Pupil reaction - Correct answerEyes assssment
Vision loss
Diplopia due to CN, cerebellum, extraocular muscles
Eye tearing: due to irritants, allergies
Eye drainage: infection or allergies
Eye appearance changes:trauma, infection
Eye pain: trauma, retinal detachment
Blurred vision: near/far
Dry eyes
Ptosis - Correct answerHistory of present health concern
, Diplopia - Correct answerDouble vision
Drooping of the eye
Can be due to swelling
Can have this due to a neurological condition, stoke etc. - Correct answerPtosis
Lids and lashes - color lesions, edema, symmetry, position and distribution of lashes
Lacrimal glands and ducts - color, edema, excessive, testing or drainage
Conjunctiva - color, moisture, lesions, and foreign bodies
Sclera (should be white) - color, moisture, lesions, or tears
Cornea - clarity and abrasions, corneal reflex
Anterior chamber - clarity, bulging iris, and blood
Iris - color, size, shape, symmetry
Pupils - size, shape, reaction to light - direct and consensual, test accommodation
Lacrimal glands and ducts - tenderness and excessive tearing - Correct answerInspection of
external structures
Injections - Correct answerBloodshot eyes are called
Pupils will dilate as you move finger closer to eye (at the nose)
Assessment – HEENT
WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
Inspect
Palpate
Percussion
Auscultation
Function - specific techniques for that area
Documentation of area - Correct answerSystematic assessment of HEENT
,Size
Shape
Symmetry
Position
Texture and distribution of hair - Correct answerHead and scalp inspection
Head for masses, tenderness
Scalp mobility - Correct answerHead and scalp palpation
Normocephalic
Atraumatic - Correct answerDocumentation of the head
Review of systems question
Inspect external structures and ophthalmic exam
Palpate lacrimal duct
Function - central and peripheral vision
Pupil reaction - Correct answerEyes assssment
Vision loss
Diplopia due to CN, cerebellum, extraocular muscles
Eye tearing: due to irritants, allergies
Eye drainage: infection or allergies
Eye appearance changes:trauma, infection
Eye pain: trauma, retinal detachment
Blurred vision: near/far
Dry eyes
Ptosis - Correct answerHistory of present health concern
, Diplopia - Correct answerDouble vision
Drooping of the eye
Can be due to swelling
Can have this due to a neurological condition, stoke etc. - Correct answerPtosis
Lids and lashes - color lesions, edema, symmetry, position and distribution of lashes
Lacrimal glands and ducts - color, edema, excessive, testing or drainage
Conjunctiva - color, moisture, lesions, and foreign bodies
Sclera (should be white) - color, moisture, lesions, or tears
Cornea - clarity and abrasions, corneal reflex
Anterior chamber - clarity, bulging iris, and blood
Iris - color, size, shape, symmetry
Pupils - size, shape, reaction to light - direct and consensual, test accommodation
Lacrimal glands and ducts - tenderness and excessive tearing - Correct answerInspection of
external structures
Injections - Correct answerBloodshot eyes are called
Pupils will dilate as you move finger closer to eye (at the nose)
