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Tonsillar Grading Scale - Exam 3 Flashcards

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What does Grade 0 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?

Tonsillar enlargement is so huge that they are virtually in contact with each other.

Tonsils are enlarged and out of their pillars.

Tonsils are fully inside the pillars. (correct)

Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula.

What does Grade 1 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?

Tonsils found to be enlarged and out of their pillars. (correct)

Tonsils are fully inside the pillars.

Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula.

Tonsillar enlargement up to the level of the uvula.

What does Grade 2 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?

Tonsils found to be enlarged and out of their pillars.

Tonsils are fully inside the pillars.

Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula. (correct)

Tonsillar enlargement is virtually in contact with each other.

What does Grade 3 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?

Tonsillar enlargement up to the level of the uvula. Signup and view all the answers

What does Grade 4 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?

Tonsillar enlargement is so huge that they are virtually in contact with each other, i.e., kissing tonsils. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage obstruction does 1+ tonsil indicate?

0-25% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage obstruction does 2+ tonsil indicate?

25-50% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage obstruction does 3+ tonsil indicate?

50-75% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage obstruction does 4+ tonsil indicate?

75-100% Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Tonsillar Grading Scale Overview

Grades used to assess the size and position of the tonsils.
Important for diagnosing airway obstruction or potential health issues.

Grade 0

Tonsils are fully retracted and positioned within the pillars.

Grade 1

Tonsils appear enlarged and extend beyond the pillars.

Grade 2

Tonsillar enlargement reaches approximately half the distance towards the uvula.

Grade 3

Tonsillar enlargement meets the level of the uvula.

Grade 4

Tonsils are severely enlarged, nearly touching each other; referred to as "kissing tonsils."

Tonsil Obstruction Grades

Classification based on the degree of obstruction caused by the tonsils.

1+ Tonsil Obstruction

Obstruction ranging from 0% to 25% towards the midline.

2+ Tonsil Obstruction

Obstruction ranging from 25% to 50% towards the midline.

3+ Tonsil Obstruction

Obstruction ranging from 50% to 75% towards the midline.

4+ Tonsil Obstruction

Obstruction ranging from 75% to 100% towards the midline.

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Test your understanding of the Tonsillar Grading Scale with these flashcards. Each card describes the different grades of tonsillar enlargement, from Grade 0 to Grade 3. Perfect for exam preparation and quick review.