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HEENT Assessment Test Questions with AllCorrect Answers
How do we assess the neck? - (correct answer) -We auscultate major blood vessels
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Why do we auscultate the neck? - (correct answer) -To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial
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sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the
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carotid artery.
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Why do bruits occur? - (correct answer) -When an artery is partially obstructed or distended, which
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prevents blood flow from moving straight through the vessel
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What are some questions to ask before doing a HEENT assessment? - (correct answer) -Do you have
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headaches, problems with frequent headaches?
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Do you wear glasses/contacts?
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What problems do you have with vision?
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Any recent head trauma or history of head injury?
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Have you had a stroke?
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What do we assess for in head position assessment? - (correct answer) -Should be in line with neck
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(stroke may affect this), facial droop (stroke or other neuro problem)
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, What does normocephalic mean? - (correct answer) -normal size and shape of head *also assess
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scalp at this point*
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What does hydrocephalic mean? - (correct answer) -enlarged head, build up of fluid!
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What do we assess the facial features for? - (correct answer) -Symmetry of: eyelids, eyebrows,
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nasolabial folds, mouth and facial droop
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All of the above being unsymmetrical may indicate seizure/neuro problem
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How do we assess the temporomadibular joint? - (correct answer) -Palpate the TMJ for crunching
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(crepitis) or popping.
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**assessing the TMJ also assesses for proper function of what cranial nerve? VII
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What are some questions to ask before performing an eye inspection? - (correct answer) -Do you
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wear glasses/ contacts?
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Ask patient to read paper- make sure they are literate. If not literate, ask them to identify images
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Ask patient to look at Snellen eye chart, 20 ft away, covering one eye.
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What does cranial nerve II control? - (correct answer) -Oculomotor acitivity (pupillary reflex,
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accommodation)
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What does cranial nerves III, IV, and VI control? - (correct answer) -Six directions of gaze
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What does EOM stand for? - (correct answer) -Extraocular Movements
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How do we assess EOM? - (correct answer) -"H" assessment
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