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Which of the following could be a normal finding during the examination?
Which of the following could be a normal finding during the examination?
- Red and swollen nasal mucosa
- Dry, cracked lips
- Fresh breath (correct)
- Purulent drainage from the nasal passages
What could be a sign of abnormal findings during the examination?
What could be a sign of abnormal findings during the examination?
- Tongue midline and symmetrical
- Dry, cracked lips (correct)
- Pink, moist lips
- Red and swollen nasal mucosa
What could be a cause of nasal asymmetry?
What could be a cause of nasal asymmetry?
- Red and swollen nasal mucosa
- Deviation of the nasal passages (correct)
- Fresh breath
- Purulent drainage from the nasal passages
What could be a cause of swelling in the broken nasal mucosa?
What could be a cause of swelling in the broken nasal mucosa?
What could be a sign of abnormal findings in the mouth during the examination?
What could be a sign of abnormal findings in the mouth during the examination?
Flashcards
Normal oral finding
Normal oral finding
Fresh breath is a typical finding during an examination. It indicates normal oral health.
Abnormal oral finding
Abnormal oral finding
Dry, cracked lips can suggest dehydration or medical conditions. It is an abnormal finding.
Cause of nasal asymmetry
Cause of nasal asymmetry
A deviation of the nasal passages can cause nasal asymmetry, which means the nose doesn't look symmetrical. It is an abnormal finding.
Cause of nasal mucosa swelling
Cause of nasal mucosa swelling
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Abnormal mouth finding
Abnormal mouth finding
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Study Notes
Assessment of the Nose
- Inspection of the nose involves using a penlight or nasal speculum to examine the internal nose.
- The internal nose is assessed for bleeding, trauma, lesions, masses, and other abnormalities.
- Palpation and percussion of the external nose should not cause discomfort.
- Normal findings of the external nose include:
- No bleeding, lesions, or masses.
- Nostrils are patent and in the midline of the face.
- Abnormal findings of the external nose include:
- Broken or swollen nose.
- Occluded nostrils.
Nasal Mucosa
- The nasal mucosa is normally pink or dull red in color.
Assessment of the Septum
- The septum should be in the midline of the face.
- Normal findings of the septum include:
- No deviation from the midline.
- No swelling.
- Abnormal findings of the septum include:
- Deviation from the midline.
- Swelling.
Assessment of the Mouth
- The mouth is assessed for patency and normal findings include:
- No swelling.
- Both nostrils are patent.
- No lesions or masses.
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