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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT – HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
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ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT –HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Medications that affect hearing - correct answer aminoglycosides, aspirin,
NSAIDS, quinine, and furosemide
Inspect Palpate
Percussion Auscultation
Function - specific techniques for that area
Documentation of area - correct answer Systematic assessment of HEENT
Size Shape
Symmetry Position
Texture and distribution of hair - correct answer Head and scalp inspection
, ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT –
HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Head for masses, tenderness
Scalp mobility - correct answer Head and scalp palpation
Normocephalic
Atraumatic - correct answer Documentation of the
head
Review of systems question
Inspect external structures and ophthalmic exam
Palpate lacrimal duct
Function - central and peripheral vision
Pupil reaction - correct answer Eyes assssment
Vision loss
, ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT –
HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
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 answer History of present health concern
Diplopia - correct answer Double vision Drooping of the eye
Can be due to swelling
, ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT –
HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Can have this due to a neurological condition, stoke etc. - correct answer Ptosis
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
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