Davao Medical School Foundation, Inc.

College of Nursing
NCM 101 HEALTH ASSESSMENT – SKILLS LABORATORY

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Legend: 3 Correctly Done 2 Incorrectly Done 1 Not Done

Assessment of Mouth and Throat 3 2 1 Remarks

1. Wash hands and wear appropriate PPEs. Gather equipment
2. Provide patient’s privacy and comfort.
3. Explain procedure to patient.
4. Start with obtaining subjective data.
5. Note any distinctive odors.
Inspect the lips and gums for color, swelling, tenderness
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and ulcerations.
7. Inspect the teeth for number and condition.
8. Inspect oral mucosa, hard and soft palate for condition.
9. Inspect tongue for size, color, surface, position and motility.
Inspect uvula and pharynx for color and moisture. Let the
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patient stick out his tongue and say “ah.”
Inspect tonsils for size, color, swelling, discharge and
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inflammation.
Lightly palpate lips and tongue for consistency and
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tenderness.
13. Palpate submandibular and sublingual gland.
14. Wash hands.
15. Document assessment.

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Student’s Printed Name and Signature Date

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Instructor’s Printed Name and Signature Date