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What can cause malformation of the skull?
Brain Tumors
Which condition is characterized by an abnormally small head?
Microcephaly
What is the abnormal increase in head size in young children known as?
Hydrocephalus
Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the temporal arteries that may lead to blindness?
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Which of the following terms refers to an individual with a head of normal size and shape?
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What is the term for a skull and facial bones that are larger and thicker than normal?
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What structures are focused on during a Head and Neck assessment?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the general survey in the assessment?
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What is the response level of an individual who is alert according to the text?
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When assessing the head and neck, what is the purpose of examining the Thyroid gland?
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What should be noticed during an assessment of the Skull and Scalp?
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What might asymmetry, drooping, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the face indicate?
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What could limited range of motion, swelling, tenderness, or crepitation indicate?
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Which condition is characterized by a hard, thick, and tender temporal artery?
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What is the significance of the Jugular Vein Distension (JVD) in neck assessment?
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What is usually visible and palpable when the client is asked to flex the chin to chest?
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What does symmetric features, movement, expression, and skin condition assessment during neck examination help detect?
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Study Notes
Head and Neck Assessment
- Focuses on the cranium, face, thyroid gland, lymph nodes, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth
Skull Shape and Size
- Varies by age, gender, and race
- Abnormalities can be caused by congenital disorders, trauma, brain tumors, scalp swelling, hematoma, skin cancer, and hydrocephalus
- Microcephaly: abnormally small head
- Acromegaly: skull and facial bones are larger and thicker
Assessing the Head
- Normal findings: round, normal size or head circumference, smooth skull contour, no lesions
- Abnormalities: asymmetry, deformities, lacerations, signs of trauma
Assessing the Face
- Normal findings: symmetric, normal range of motion, no swelling or nodules
- Abnormalities: asymmetry, drooping, weakness, or paralysis on one side of the face
- Temporal arteritis: inflammation of the temporal artery, may lead to blindness
- TMJ syndrome: limited range of motion, swelling, tenderness, or crepitation
Assessing the Neck
- Normal findings: symmetric, no swelling, no lymph node enlargement
- Abnormalities: swelling, enlarged masses or nodules, inflammation, or bulging masses
- Jugular vein distension (JVD): indicates right-sided heart failure or cardiac problems
General Survey of the Client
- Focuses on levels of consciousness
- Normal response: alert, oriented, and responsive
- Abnormalities: disoriented, confused, lethargic, obtunded, stuporous, or comatose
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