5 Questions
Which of the following could be a normal finding during the examination?
Fresh breath
What could be a sign of abnormal findings during the examination?
Dry, cracked lips
What could be a cause of nasal asymmetry?
Deviation of the nasal passages
What could be a cause of swelling in the broken nasal mucosa?
Purulent drainage from the nasal passages
What could be a sign of abnormal findings in the mouth during the examination?
Vesicles or blisters on the lips
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.
Assessment of the Nose and Sinuses Quiz: Test your knowledge of normal findings on physical examination, inspection, and palpation of the nose and sinuses. Topics include trauma, bleeding, masses, and the use of penlight or nasal speculum.
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