22 Questions
What are the normal findings when palpating the head?
Hard and smooth, without lesions
Which of the following is a deviation from normal when inspecting facial symmetry?
Asymmetric facial movements
What is a possible cause of facial paralysis as mentioned in the text?
Bell's Palsy
What is a sign of deviation from normal when inspecting facial movements?
Drooping of lower eyelid and mouth
Which condition is associated with involuntary facial movements?
Paget's Disease
What is a characteristic of normal facial movements according to the text?
Symmetric facial movements
Which facial feature would you expect to find in a person with Cushing’s Syndrome?
Moon-shaped face
What facial feature might a person with Parkinson’s disease exhibit?
Sunken eyes, cheeks and temples
Which condition is associated with a sunken face indicative of dehydration, starvation, and illness?
Cachexia
What could be an abnormal finding when inspecting the neck?
Presence of lumps, bulges, or masses
What does the presence of crepitation indicate when palpating the TemporoMandibular Joint?
Normal joint condition
Which condition could be associated with increased facial hair and thinning of eyebrows?
Cushing’s Syndrome
What type of face shape is typically observed in individuals with Moon-shaped face due to Cushing’s Syndrome?
Round face
Which condition is characterized by an asymmetry of facial features and exophthalmos?
Cushing’s Syndrome
What might you observe in a person with Paget's disease regarding the facial features?
Asymmetric features
In individuals with microcephaly, what would be a common finding regarding skull size?
Smaller than average skull size
What is a common sign of microcephaly?
Acorn-shaped skull bones
Which condition may be indicated by an abnormal increase in head size in young children?
Hydrocephalus
What may an increased head circumference and bulging/depressed bone indicate in an adolescent or adult?
Acromegaly
Which of the following is not a feature of normal skull configuration?
Asymmetric parietal and temporal prominences
What might be seen in Paget's disease related to the skull?
Acorn-shaped skull bones
How does microcephaly affect the skull shape?
Acorn-shaped skull bones
Learn about the correct positioning for a head and neck examination during health assessment. Discover how to sit in an upright position with the back and shoulders held straight, ensuring the comfort of the patient throughout the procedure.
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