mouth abnormalities

Question 1

red, swollen gums

Answer 1

gingivitis

Question 2

destruction of the gums with tooth loss occurs in more gums disease

Answer 2

periodontitis

Question 3

older adults are susceptible to____________ due to tooth surface are worn from prolonged-use

Answer 3

periodontal disease and tooth loss

Question 4

thin, watery, clear nasal drainage, can indicate a chronic allergy or, in a client with a past head injury

Answer 4

rhinorrhea

Question 5

inability to breath through both nostrils may indicate_____________ these can interfere with daily activities

Answer 5

sinus congestion, obstruction, or deviated septum (nasal congestion)

Question 6

changes in perception to smell occur with ____________ and __________in some women

Answer 6

zinc deficiency and menopause

Question 7

__________difficulty swallowing or __________ painful swallowing may be seen with tumors of the pharynx, esophagus or sorrounding structure

Answer 7

dysphagia (increase the risk for aspiration ) , odynophagia

Question 8

may also cause difficulty chewing or swallowing

Answer 8

malocclusion

Question 9

responsible for 74f% of oral cancers

Answer 9

tobacco use and heavy alcohol consumption

Question 10

is a precancerous condition or mouth sores with thick white patches of cells

Answer 10

leukoplakia

Question 11

clients who smoke, drink large quantities of coffee or tea have an excessive intake of flouride may have

Answer 11

yellow or brownish teeth

Question 12

located on the buccal mucosa across from the second upper molars

Answer 12

Stenson’s ducts (parotid ducts)

Question 13

tiny whitish spots that lie over reddened mucosa are early signs of measles

Answer 13

Koplik’s spots

Question 14

a black tongue indicative of

Answer 14

bismuth

Question 15

enlarged tongue indicative of

Answer 15

hypothyroidis, acromegaly and down syndrome

Question 16

decrease tongue strength may occur with a defect of the CN

Answer 16

CNXII or hypoglassal

Question 17

bony protuberance in the midline of the hard palate

Answer 17

torus palatinus

Question 18

opening of the hard palate is known as

Answer 18

cleft palate

Question 19

fruity or acetone breath is associated with

Answer 19

diabetic ketoacidosis

Question 20

ammonia odor is associated with

Answer 20

kidney disease

Question 21

sulfur odor occur in end stage of

Answer 21

liver disease

Question 22

a bright red throat with white or yellow exudate indicates

Answer 22

pharyngitis

Question 23

when infection is suspected the nurse can examine the sinuses through

Answer 23

plapation, percussion, and transillumination

Question 24

tonsils are visible

Answer 24

1+

Question 25

tonsils are midway between tonsillar pillars and uvula

Answer 25

2+

Question 26

tonsils touch the uvula

Answer 26

3+

Question 27

tonsils touch each other

Answer 27

4+