CH: 17 Nose, Mouth, Throat Flashcards
1
Q
how to palpate frontal sinus
A
push up under eyebrow
2
Q
how to palpate maxillary sinus
A
push up under cheekbone
3
Q
which sinuses cannot be palpated
A
ethmoid
sphenoid
4
Q
why is teeth assessment important
A
intubation
5
Q
where is parotid gland located
A
in front of ear
6
Q
what does saliva do
A
first step in food breakdown
keeps tissue moist and healthy
protection
7
Q
normal tonsil grade
A
1-2
8
Q
epulis
A
overgrowth of gums
9
Q
gingival hyperplasia
A
in pregnancy bc increased vascular can cause bleeding gums
10
Q
what is another word for candidiasis
A
thrush
11
Q
ankyloglossia
A
short frenum
*tongue tied
12
Q
atrophic glossitis
A
smooth and glossy
13
Q
migratory glossitis
A
geographic tongue
14
Q
patency test
A
occlude one nostril and sniff/blow
15
Q
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