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What should the oral mucosa appear like during a normal mouth and throat examination?
What should the oral mucosa appear like during a normal mouth and throat examination?
- White, rough, and with unusual odors
- Red, dry, and with cracks
- Dry, rough, and with lesions
- Pink, smooth, moist, and free from lesions (correct)
What is the purpose of inspecting the patient's lips during the mouth and throat examination?
What is the purpose of inspecting the patient's lips during the mouth and throat examination?
- To determine if the patient smokes or uses tobacco
- To check for bad breath
- To identify any lumps or surface abnormalities (correct)
- To assess the patient's ability to open their mouth
What is the purpose of using a tongue blade during the mouth and throat examination?
What is the purpose of using a tongue blade during the mouth and throat examination?
- To check for facial swelling
- To inspect the oral mucosa (correct)
- To inspect the patient's teeth
- To palpate the patient's lips
What should you do if the patient is wearing dentures during the mouth and throat examination?
What should you do if the patient is wearing dentures during the mouth and throat examination?
What should the gingiva, or gums, appear like during a normal mouth and throat examination?
What should the gingiva, or gums, appear like during a normal mouth and throat examination?
Why is it important to ask the patient about their smoking or tobacco use during the mouth and throat examination?
Why is it important to ask the patient about their smoking or tobacco use during the mouth and throat examination?
What should the tongue's movement be like?
What should the tongue's movement be like?
What should you ask the patient to do to inspect the ventral surface of the tongue?
What should you ask the patient to do to inspect the ventral surface of the tongue?
What is a common site for the development of oral cancers?
What is a common site for the development of oral cancers?
What should the uvula and oropharynx look like during an examination?
What should the uvula and oropharynx look like during an examination?
Why should you place the tongue blade slightly off-center during an examination?
Why should you place the tongue blade slightly off-center during an examination?
What should you observe when asking the patient to move their neck?
What should you observe when asking the patient to move their neck?
