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What is a typical finding in the nasal mucosa of a patient with allergies?
What is a typical finding in the nasal mucosa of a patient with allergies?
- Nasal discharges
- Flaring alae nasi
- Tenderness on palpation of paranasal sinuses
- Increased redness of turbinates (correct)
How can tenderness of the frontal sinuses be assessed?
How can tenderness of the frontal sinuses be assessed?
- Palpating both cheeks simultaneously
- Pressing the thumb just below the eyebrows (correct)
- Inspecting for symmetrical lips
- Closing the eyes and occluding
During olfactory nerve assessment, why is the client asked to close his eyes and occlude?
During olfactory nerve assessment, why is the client asked to close his eyes and occlude?
- To identify odor without visual cues (correct)
- To examine dental carries
- To check for gum bleeding
- To assess mouth symmetry
What is a normal finding when inspecting the gums?
What is a normal finding when inspecting the gums?
Which factor is NOT part of the teeth examination mentioned in the text?
Which factor is NOT part of the teeth examination mentioned in the text?
How can tenderness of the maxillary sinus be determined?
How can tenderness of the maxillary sinus be determined?
How should the superior aspect of the auricle be aligned during examination?
How should the superior aspect of the auricle be aligned during examination?
What is a common congenital anomaly associated with low set ears?
What is a common congenital anomaly associated with low set ears?
During ear examination, what should happen when you fold the pinna forward?
During ear examination, what should happen when you fold the pinna forward?
What findings should you look for when inspecting the external ear canal for abnormalities?
What findings should you look for when inspecting the external ear canal for abnormalities?
What is the purpose of performing an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane?
What is the purpose of performing an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane?
How should you position the patient's head during an otoscopic examination?
How should you position the patient's head during an otoscopic examination?
What is the purpose of inspecting the internal nares during a nasal examination?
What is the purpose of inspecting the internal nares during a nasal examination?
During a nasal examination, how is the position of the nasal septum typically checked?
During a nasal examination, how is the position of the nasal septum typically checked?
What is the significance of holding the still vibrating fork prongs in front of the client's ear canal after placing it on the mastoid process?
What is the significance of holding the still vibrating fork prongs in front of the client's ear canal after placing it on the mastoid process?
What is indicated by a positive Rinne during a hearing assessment?
What is indicated by a positive Rinne during a hearing assessment?
What is the purpose of palpating the external nares during a nasal examination?
What is the purpose of palpating the external nares during a nasal examination?
How are the paranasal sinuses typically examined during a nose examination?
How are the paranasal sinuses typically examined during a nose examination?
