Lesson 8

Question 1

Common or concerning symptoms of the head and neck

Answer 1

Headache
Head injury
Head and neck surgery
Traumatic brain injury

Question 2

It is critical in determining focus of the physical examination

Answer 2

Health history

Question 3

Used to ask follow-up questions in order to obtain a full descriptiom of condition

Answer 3

OLD CART mnemonic

Question 4

Note for the scaliness, lymph node, nevi or other lesions

Answer 4

The Scalp

Question 5

Notr for facial expressions and contours

Answer 5

The Face

Question 6

Note its quantity, distribution, texture, and pattern of loss

Answer 6

The Hair

Question 7

Note for any deformities, depressions, lumps, or tenderness

Answer 7

The Skull

Question 8

Note for its colour, pigmentation, texture, thickness, hair distribution, and any lesion

Answer 8

The Neck

Question 9

Note for asymmetry, involuntary movements, edema, and massess

Answer 9

The Face

Question 10

In front of the ear

Answer 10

Preauricular

Question 11

Superficial to the mastoid process

Answer 11

Posterior Auricular

Question 12

At the base of the skull posteriorly

Answer 12

Occipital

Question 13

At the angle of mandible

Answer 13

Tonsillar

Question 14

Midway between the angle and the tip of mandible

Answer 14

Submandibular

Question 15

In the midline, a few cm behind the tip of mandible

Answer 15

Submental

Question 16

Superficial to the sternocleidomastoid

Answer 16

Superficial Cervical

Question 17

Along the anterior edge of trapezius

Answer 17

Posterior Cervical

Question 18

Deep to the sternocleidomastoid

Answer 18

Deep Cervical Chain

Question 19

Deep in the angle formed by the clavicle and the sternocleidomastoid

Answer 19

Supraclavicular

Question 20

Sudden increase in intraocular pressure

Answer 20

Acute Glaucoma

Question 20

Sudden increase in intraocular pressure

Answer 20

Acute Glaucoma

Question 21

Mucusal inflammation of paranasal sinuses

Answer 21

Headache from Sinusitis

Question 22

Viral or bacterial infection of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Answer 22

Meningitis

Question 23

Vascular compression of CN V

Answer 23

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Question 24

Sensory organ of vision

Answer 24

Eye

Question 25

The eye has critical components including the ________

Answer 25

Cranial nerves

Question 26

Double vision

Answer 26

Diplopia

Question 27

3 visual acuity test

Answer 27

Snellen Chart Near Test Peripheral

Question 28

It is evaluated using visual acuity test

Answer 28

Eyesight

Question 29

To test the visual acuity of central vision and the patient's ability to see at a distance

Answer 29

Snellen Chart

Question 30

A special hand held card held 12 inches away from the eyes

Answer 30

Near Test

Question 31

How many feet in the snellen eye chart from the wall chart

Answer 31

20 ft

Question 32

The distance of the patient from the chart and this number should always be 20 unless the patient moved closer for the testing

Answer 32

Numerator

Question 33

It is expressed jn two numbers

Answer 33

Visual acuity

Question 34

The distance at which a normal eye can read the line of letters

Answer 34

Denominator (bottom)

Question 35

Used for testing children's vision or people who are unable to read

Answer 35

E-Chart

Question 36

It is similar to the Snellen Chart as there are rows with the letter E facing different positions

Answer 36

E-Chart

Question 37

This test identifies the need of reading glasses or bifocals

Answer 37

Near Test

Question 38

This card contains paragraphs and the prints gradually get smaller

Answer 38

Near Test

Question 39

The patient is asked to read the smallest paragraphs as possible

Answer 39

Near Test

Question 40

Normal vision in Near Test

Answer 40

14/14

Question 41

Tested to assess peripheral vision

Answer 41

Visual Fields

Question 42

A comparison between the patient and nurse, provided by the nurse has intact peripheral vision, to determine the areas of deficit

Answer 42

Confrontation

Question 43

Inspect their quantity and distribution and any scaliness

Answer 43

Eyebrows

Question 44

Note for colour and vascular patter against the white scleral background

Answer 44

Conjunctiva and Sclera

Question 45

In dim light, inspect the size, shape, and symmetry of it

Answer 45

Pupil

Question 46

Open area between the upper and lower eyelids

Answer 46

Palpebral fissures

Question 47

Inspect the opacities

Answer 47

Cornea and lens

Question 48

This helps identify the cause of excessive tearing

Answer 48

Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction

Question 49

Look for excessive tearing, dryness, or crusting

Answer 49

Lacrimal Apparatus

Question 50

Note for crescentic shadow on the medial side of the _____

Answer 50

Iris

Question 51

A fine oscillation in the eyes

Answer 51

Nystagmus

Question 52

How many are used in the extraocular movements

Answer 52

6

Question 53

Delayed downward movement of the upper lid

Answer 53

Lid lag

Question 54

The nurse would examine the patient's eye without dilating the pupils

Answer 54

Opthalmoscopic Examination

Question 55

The opthalmologist use this to dilate the pupils

Answer 55

Mydriatic drops