NURS 2200 Lecture Notes - Thyroid, Oral Mucosa, Frontal Sinus
11 Apr 2013
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Assessment of head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, throat. Collect a health history related to pertinent signs & symptoms of the head & neck. Inspect & palpate the skull noting size, contour, lumps, or tenderness. Inspect the face noting facial expression, symmetry, skin characteristics, lesions. Demonstrate & explain assessment of gross visual acuity, visual fields, external eye structures. Describe appearance of normal outer ear & external ear canal. Describe & perform tests for gross hearing acuity. Inspect & palpate the neck for symmetry, range of motion. Record the findings systematically, reach an assessment of the health state, and develop a plan of care. Discuss common variations and common abnormal findings that may be identified during assessment of the head, neck, eyes, ears. Be aware of inspection & palpation techniques for examining for lymphadenopathy & enlarged thyroid. By reviewing the bates video, completing readings & participating in lecture, the student will:
