10 Questions
What does the presence of jugular vein distention indicate?
Excessive fluid volume
What is the correct landmark to palpate when examining the trachea?
Cricoid cartilage
In cases of large atelectasis or fibrosis, what can happen to the trachea?
It is pulled to the affected side
What is an auscultated sound often heard in hyperthyroidism due to increased blood flow?
Bruit
Where are the occipital lymph nodes located?
Base of the skull
Which action should be performed to assess tonsillar nodes?
Lightly palpate at the back of the head at the base of the skull
Where should you palpate to examine submental nodes?
Under the tip of the chin
What could cause landmarks to deviate from midline or be obscured?
Large atelectasis
'Supraclavicular nodes' are lightly palpated above which anatomical structure?
Clavicle
What is an important indicator of hyperthyroidism that can be detected by auscultation?
Bruit over thyroid lobes
Prepare for your health assessment midterms with this quiz on adult head, face, and neck assessment. The quiz covers topics such as skull and scalp assessment, FAST method for face assessment, sites of lymph nodes in the neck, and more.
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