Throat/Mouth

Question 1

Decreased gag reflex

Answer 1

Indicative of decreased LOC or brainstem injury. Concern for airway protection.

Question 2

Dentition

Answer 2

Teeth

Question 3

Dry mucosa

Answer 3

Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

Question 4

Edentulous

Answer 4

Without teeth

Question 5

Gingiva

Answer 5

Gums

Question 6

Lingual

Answer 6

Referring to the tongue

Question 7

Malocclusion

Answer 7

Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture

Question 8

Nasopharynx

Answer 8

The far back of the nasal canal, where it joins the back of the throat

Question 9

Peritonsillar abscess

Answer 9

Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

Question 10

Pharyngeal erythema

Answer 10

Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

Question 11

Pharyngitis

Answer 11

Throat infection

Question 12

Secretion pooling

Answer 12

Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva): drooling at the mouth and gagging

Question 13

Tacky mucosa

Answer 13

Sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating early dehydration

Question 14

Tonsillar edema

Answer 14

Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

Question 15

Tonsillar exudate

Answer 15

Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

Question 16

Trismus

Answer 16

Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles

Question 17

Uvula midline

Answer 17

Uvula in normal position (not shifted)