NSG 313 HEENT and Cranial nerves* | Questions and answers
| 2025/2026
What does HEENT stand for? Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
What is the primary To protect the brain and sensory organs.
function of the
cranium?
How many facial bones are 14 facial bones.
there?
What is the mandible? The jawbone, which is a modified hinge joint.
What is the significance of They are the cervical vertebrae that support the cranium.
C1-C7 in relation to the
cranium?
What does OLDCART Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristic symptoms,
stand for in headache Associated manifestations, Relieving factors,
assessment? Treatment.
What percentage of 90% of headaches.
headaches are classified as
primary headaches?
What are the three Tension, Migraine, Cluster.
types of primary
headaches?
What characterizes a tension Bilateral, steady pressing or tightening, mild to moderate
headache? intensity.
What are common symptoms Throbbing pain, often unilateral, with potential aura, nausea, and
of migraines? photophobia.
A severe, unilateral headache typically located around
What is a cluster headache?
the eye, with abrupt onset and associated autonomic
symptoms.
What are secondary Headaches that arise from an underlying condition, which may
, headaches? be life-threatening.
What are some red flags for Systemic signs, Neurologic deficits, Onset (new/sudden),
headaches indicated by Other associated conditions, Prior history of
SNOOP? headaches.
What is papilledema? Swelling of the optic nerve, often associated with severe
headaches.
What facial features might A round or moon face with red cheeks and excessive hair growth.
indicate Cushing syndrome?
What are the Enlargement of bones and soft tissues, leading to an
characteristics of elongated head and prominent facial features.
acromegaly?
| 2025/2026
What does HEENT stand for? Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
What is the primary To protect the brain and sensory organs.
function of the
cranium?
How many facial bones are 14 facial bones.
there?
What is the mandible? The jawbone, which is a modified hinge joint.
What is the significance of They are the cervical vertebrae that support the cranium.
C1-C7 in relation to the
cranium?
What does OLDCART Onset, Location, Duration, Characteristic symptoms,
stand for in headache Associated manifestations, Relieving factors,
assessment? Treatment.
What percentage of 90% of headaches.
headaches are classified as
primary headaches?
What are the three Tension, Migraine, Cluster.
types of primary
headaches?
What characterizes a tension Bilateral, steady pressing or tightening, mild to moderate
headache? intensity.
What are common symptoms Throbbing pain, often unilateral, with potential aura, nausea, and
of migraines? photophobia.
A severe, unilateral headache typically located around
What is a cluster headache?
the eye, with abrupt onset and associated autonomic
symptoms.
What are secondary Headaches that arise from an underlying condition, which may
, headaches? be life-threatening.
What are some red flags for Systemic signs, Neurologic deficits, Onset (new/sudden),
headaches indicated by Other associated conditions, Prior history of
SNOOP? headaches.
What is papilledema? Swelling of the optic nerve, often associated with severe
headaches.
What facial features might A round or moon face with red cheeks and excessive hair growth.
indicate Cushing syndrome?
What are the Enlargement of bones and soft tissues, leading to an
characteristics of elongated head and prominent facial features.
acromegaly?
