Sinus Examination Techniques Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Gum color other than pinkish (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT part of the teeth examination mentioned in the text?

Tenderness on palpation (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can tenderness of the maxillary sinus be determined?

Palpating both cheeks simultaneously (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should the superior aspect of the auricle be aligned during examination?

With the outer canthus of the eye (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common congenital anomaly associated with low set ears?

Down's syndrome (A) Signup and view all the answers

During ear examination, what should happen when you fold the pinna forward?

The pinna should recoil (C) Signup and view all the answers

What findings should you look for when inspecting the external ear canal for abnormalities?

Excessive cerumen blocking the canal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of performing an otoscopic examination of the tympanic membrane?

To examine the color and landmarks of the eardrum (C) Signup and view all the answers

How should you position the patient's head during an otoscopic examination?

Tilt it away from you (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inspecting the internal nares during a nasal examination?

To examine the nasal mucosa for swelling and exudates (C) Signup and view all the answers

During a nasal examination, how is the position of the nasal septum typically checked?

By using a light to assess for perforations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a positive Rinne during a hearing assessment?

Air conduction (AC) is greater than bone conduction (BC) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating the external nares during a nasal examination?

To check for bone and cartilage deviation (D) Signup and view all the answers

How are the paranasal sinuses typically examined during a nose examination?

By evaluating alae nasi flaring (D) Signup and view all the answers