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What might an increased head circumference in an adolescent or adult indicate?
What might an increased head circumference in an adolescent or adult indicate?
- Hydrocephalus
- Acromegaly (correct)
- Dehydration
- Sebaceous cysts
Which of the following facial movements is considered normal?
Which of the following facial movements is considered normal?
- Involuntary facial movement
- Asymmetric facial movements
- Raising both eyebrows simultaneously (correct)
- Drooping of lower eyelid and mouth
What can asymmetry in facial features such as increased facial hair, thinning of eyebrows, and moon face indicate?
What can asymmetry in facial features such as increased facial hair, thinning of eyebrows, and moon face indicate?
- Hydrocephalus
- Sebaceous cysts
- Acromegaly (correct)
- Dehydration
Which abnormality may be indicated by an abnormal increase in head size in a young child?
Which abnormality may be indicated by an abnormal increase in head size in a young child?
Which condition is suggested by periorbital edema and sunken eyes, cheeks, and temples?
Which condition is suggested by periorbital edema and sunken eyes, cheeks, and temples?
What can facial sebaceous cysts, local deformities from trauma, and nodules indicate?
What can facial sebaceous cysts, local deformities from trauma, and nodules indicate?
What is the term for the deviation of the neck to one side caused by spasmodic contraction of neck muscles?
What is the term for the deviation of the neck to one side caused by spasmodic contraction of neck muscles?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an area for lymph node palpation?
Which of the following is NOT listed as an area for lymph node palpation?
How should the thyroid isthmus be located during palpation?
How should the thyroid isthmus be located during palpation?
What are the normal characteristics of palpable lymph nodes according to the text?
What are the normal characteristics of palpable lymph nodes according to the text?
What is the purpose of displacing the trachea during thyroid gland palpation?
What is the purpose of displacing the trachea during thyroid gland palpation?
What could be a possible cause of palpable nodes greater than 1 cm according to the text?
What could be a possible cause of palpable nodes greater than 1 cm according to the text?
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