Mastering Neck Examination

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Which position should the patient assume to assess neck flexion?

  • Look over their shoulder, to the left and right
  • Look up and as far back as possible
  • Touch their chest with their chin (correct)
  • Touch their shoulder with their ear

What is the first step in the examination of the neck?

  • Observe the neck and shoulders from in front and behind
  • Observe the patient as a whole (correct)
  • Palpate the front and back of the neck with the patient seated and the examiner behind
  • Assess neck flexion

Which movement should the patient perform to assess lateral flexion of the neck?

  • Look over their shoulder, to the left and right
  • Touch their chest with their chin
  • Look up and as far back as possible
  • Touch their shoulder with their ear (correct)

What is the last step in the examination of the neck?

<p>Assess rotation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the upper limb is examined first in the neurological assessment?

<p>Shoulder abduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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