18 Questions
What is a typical finding in the nasal mucosa of a patient with allergies?
Increased redness of turbinates
How can tenderness of the frontal sinuses be assessed?
Pressing the thumb just below the eyebrows
During olfactory nerve assessment, why is the client asked to close his eyes and occlude?
To identify odor without visual cues
What is a normal finding when inspecting the gums?
Gum color other than pinkish
Which factor is NOT part of the teeth examination mentioned in the text?
Tenderness on palpation
How can tenderness of the maxillary sinus be determined?
Palpating both cheeks simultaneously
How should the superior aspect of the auricle be aligned during examination?
With the outer canthus of the eye
What is a common congenital anomaly associated with low set ears?
Down's syndrome
During ear examination, what should happen when you fold the pinna forward?
The pinna should recoil
What findings should you look for when inspecting the external ear canal for abnormalities?
Excessive cerumen blocking the canal
What is the purpose of performing an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane?
To examine the color and landmarks of the eardrum
How should you position the patient's head during an otoscopic examination?
Tilt it away from you
What is the purpose of inspecting the internal nares during a nasal examination?
To examine the nasal mucosa for swelling and exudates
During a nasal examination, how is the position of the nasal septum typically checked?
By using a light to assess for perforations
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?
To test air conduction versus bone conduction
What is indicated by a positive Rinne during a hearing assessment?
Air conduction (AC) is greater than bone conduction (BC)
What is the purpose of palpating the external nares during a nasal examination?
To check for bone and cartilage deviation
How are the paranasal sinuses typically examined during a nose examination?
By evaluating alae nasi flaring
Test your knowledge on sinus examination techniques including inspection and palpation. Learn about assessing nasal mucosa color, detecting tenderness in paranasal sinuses, and determining normal findings during a sinus examination.
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