4112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Name: Score: 40 Multiple choice questions Term lof 40 You are assessing the lymph nodes of the head and neck. Where are the submental nodes located? O - Under the jaw O - Behind the ears p - Under the chin O -Atthe angle of the jaw Term 20f 40 Select the statement that is true regardin: migraine headaches? 2 May have prodromal stage © - Sudden onset O - Aggravated by coughing, sneezing © - Usually located in the frontal, temporal, or occipital region Term Sof 40 (mp by her ea}. What are the The nurse is caring for a patient who comes to the clinic reporting symptoms of a cancerous lymph node? ymproms of a cancerous lymph nose: © - Node is fixed and rubbery © - Node is less than 1 cm in size and feels mushy O - Node is soft and moves freely © - Node matches the node on the opposite side Term 4 of 40 When assessing your patient's head and neck, what would you assess the face for? (Select all that apply) O - Hair color © - Asymmetry O - Affect O - Edema/swelling © - Involuntary movements nitpssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-580103214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B&questionCount=408questonT.... 1/12411226, 424M Head and Neck Assessment questions | Guizet Term 5 of 40 A nurse performs palpation of a client's lymph nodes. Which finding should be reported to the health care provider? A- Mobile from side to side B - Soft consistency C - Fixed to the underlying tissue D - Round and 2mm in size OABCD OA Op oc Term 60f 40 The nurse should ask about or assess which associated factors when a patient complains of cluster headaches? (Select all that apply) O -Ptosis O -Tearing O -Red eye © -Photophobia Term 7 of 40 When examining a client's thyroid gland, the nurse ensures that which equipment is readily available? © -Pentight © -Tongue depressor © -Centimeter-scale ruler © - Cup of water nitpssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-580109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B8questionCount=4O8questionT.... 2/12ay, 4244m Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quist Term 8 of 40 29-year-old female computer programmer comes to the office for evaluation of a headache. The tightening sensation of moderate intensity is located all over the head, It used to last minutes, but this time it has lasted for 5 days. She denies photophobia and nausea. She spends several hours at a computer monitor/keyboard. She has tried over-the-counter medication; it has dulled the pain, but not taken it away. Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis? A-Tension B- Migraine C - Cluster D- Sinus Oc Op Os Oa Term 9 of 40 A nurse palpates an elderly client's thyroid and detects an enlargement over the right lateral lobe. What action should the nurse take first? A- Immediately notify the health care provider B - Document the findings in the nurses notes C - Ask the client about past history of hypothyroidism D - Auscultate with the bell over the lateral lobes Oc Op Os Oa Term 10 of 40 During a health history, a client reports complaints of headaches. Which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing cluster headaches? © - Pain radiating from eye to temporal region © - Throbbing and severe pain © = Report of ringing in the ears prior to headache O - Additional complaint of sensitivity to light nitpssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-690109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408questonT.... 3/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Term Tof 40 To facilitate palpation of the thyroid gland, you instruct your patient to: O - Rotate the neck © -Hyperextend the neck O - Swallow O -Hold breath Term 12 of 40 When identifying the midline structures of the neck from the mandible to the sterna notch, the nurse notes the structures in what order? O - Cricoid cartilage, Hyoid bone, tracheal rings, thyroid isthmus isthmus, cri O - Thyroid cartilage, Thyroi cartilage, hyoid bone O - Hyoid bone, thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, isthmus of the thyroid O - Hyoid bone, tracheal rings, cricoid cartilage, lobes of the thyroid Term 13 of 40 Pain in the mandible during opening and closing of the mouth associated with a clicking sound suggests: © -Temporomandibular joint dysfunction O - Vascular spasm O - Dental abscess © - Swollen lymph nodes Term 14 of 40 What activity is known to aggravate a tension headache? © - Listening to music O - Exercise O - Driving O - Prolonged sleep nipssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-590109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B&questionCount=408questonT.... 4/124112724, 424 aM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Guizet Term 15 of 40 A nursing instructor is teaching a group of students how to examine the thyroid gland. The instructor would determine that a student needs additional instruction when the student demonstrates which technique? A- Inspection B - Palpation C - Percussion D - Auscultation Op Oa OB Oc Term 16 of 40 When inspecting your patient's face, you notice asymmetry of the palpebral fissures, nasolabial folds, and facial expression. These findings are characteristic of: © - Down syndrome O -Hypertelorism O - Parkinson's disease © - Bell's palsy Term 17 of 40 You are assessing the lymph nodes of the head and neck. Where are the tonsillar lymph nodes located? O - Under the jaw O -Atthe angle of the jaw O - Under the chin O = In front of the ears Term 18 of 40 The nurse palpates enlarged, tender bilateral submandibular lymph nodes. What action should the nurse perform next? O - Assess for other signs of lymphadenopathy O - Assess for tenderness of the neck © - Assess for bilateral ear pain © - Assess for nasal congestion and sore throat nipssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-590103214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B&questionCount=408questonT.... 5/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Term 19 of 40 What are associated manifestations of a headache cause by a traumatic head injury? (Select all that apply) © - Attention span deficit © - Changes in appetite © - Gait changes O - Seizures © - Apathy Term 20 of 40 It is normal to palpate a lymph node in the neck of a health person, What are the characteristics of these nodes? © - Mobile, soft, nontender © - Large, clumped , tender O - Matted, fixed, tender, hard © - Matted, fixed, nontender Term 2 of 40 A 72-year-old retired secretary is brought to the clinic by her daughter. The daughter is concerned because her mother seems to be more confused, she has gained more weight, but her appetite has decreased, and she seems to be more "swollen" in general. Blood work is obtained and a diagnosis of profound Hypothyroidism is made. On examination of the skin, one would expect to feel it as: A-Cool B- Hot Cc - Warm D - Moist Op Oa Oc Os nipssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-580103214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408questionT.... 6/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Term 22 of 40 During your physical examination of the patient you note an enlarged tender tonsillar lymph. node. What would you do? O - Assess for meningitis © - Look for involvement of other regions of the body © - Look for a source such as infection in the area that it drains © - Assess for dietary changes Term 23 of 40 The nurse can best palpate the superficial cervical nodes, the deep cervical chain, and the supraclavicular nodes by first locating which muscle? O = Infraspinous O - Sternomastoid O -Trapezius © -Platysma Term 24 of 40 16-year-old white female is brought to the clinic by her mother with a chief complaint of a severe headache lasting for more than 24 hours. The mother states, "Just before the headache started my daughter was craving food. | couldn't feed her enough." What is this called? A- Murphy's sign B - Prodrome C - Neurological onset D - Aberrant sign Op Oa Os Oc Term 25 of 40 When inspecting the shape of the patient's head, you note an abnormal enlargement of the skull and bony facial structures. The term used to describe this finding is: O -Craniotabes © - Hydrocephalus O - Craniosynostosis © -Acromegaly nipssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-690109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408questonT.... 7/12411226, 424M Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quist Term 26 of 40 A family member of a patient recovering from a traumatic brain injury asks the nurse what can be done to prevent future head injuries. What should the nurse instruct the family member? (Select all that apply) A- Wear helmets when playing all contact sports B - Never drive under the influence of alcohol C - Avoid the use of throw rugs D - Avoid skiing or riding motorcycles E - Wear shoes with heels when walking on ice Oa oc Op OABC Term 27 of 40 When describing characteristics of an enlarged lymph node, you would note: O - Size, shape, color, tenderness mobility O - Size, shape delimitation, mobility, consistency, tenderness O - Size, shape, tenderness, vertical mobility O - Size, shape, lateral movement, tenderness Term 28 of 40 55-year-old construction worker presents to the clinic for evaluation of fatigue and weakness. During the course of the interview, the patient reveals that he has noticed both an increase in his, ring size and his shoe size; you ask to look at his driver's license and also at any pictures that he has in his wallet of himself from an earlier time, Upon looking at these pictures, you are able to strongly theorize that he has Acromegaly. Which physical finding is most consistent with this diagnosis? A- High forehead B - Small, recessed jaw C - Coarsening and enlargement of the facial features D - Ptosis oc OA Op OB nitpssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-680109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B&questionCount=40&questionT.... 8/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Term 29 of 40 When assessing the thyroid gland, you locate the isthmus. Where is the isthmus located? © - Below the hyoid bone © - Below the thyroid cartilage © - Below the cricoid cartilage © - Below the tracheal rings Term 30 of 40 A 43-year-old Asian female presents at the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse notes that she is dressed in warm clothing even though the temperature outside is 87 F. The nurse also notes that the patient has gained 10 pounds since her last visit 3 months ago. What might the nurse suspect? A- Effect of age-related changes B - Brain tumor C - Hyperthyroidism D - Hypothyroidism Op Os Oc OA Term 3) of 40 You are assessing the lymph nodes of the head and neck. Where are the occipital nodes located? © - In front of the ears O - Behind the sternomastoid muscle O - Behind the ears O -Atthe base of the skull Term 32 0f 40 During the health interview of the head and neck, a patient tells the nurse about always feeling cold and preferring warm weather. What additional questions can the nurse ask to learn more information about the client's symptoms? (Select all that apply) © -"Do you dress more warmly than other people? © ="Do you use more blankets than others at home?" © -"Do you perspire more than others?" O ="Do you perspire less than others?" © -"Have you lost weight recently?” nitpssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questione-690109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408questonT.... 9/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Term 33 of 40 The anterior and posterior triangles are two landmarks used to assess the neck. What two muscles make up these triangles? © - Omohyoid and trapezius © - Masseter and sternomastoid © - Trapezius and sternomastoid © -Temporalis and omohyoid Term 34 of 40 You are assessing the lymph nodes of the head and neck. Where are the posterior cervical nodes located? © - Onthe sternomastoid muscle © - Inthe anterior angle © - Inthe posterior triangle © - Above the clavicle Term 35 of 40 Normal cervical lymph nodes are: © - Smaller than 1 cm © - Warm to palpation O - Fixed O - Firm Term 36 of 40 If the thyroid gland is enlarged bilaterally, which of the following maneuvers is appropriate? © - Check for deviation of the trachea O - Listen for a bruit over the carotid arteries © - Listen for a murmur over the aortic area O - Listen for a bruit over the thyroid lobes nipssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-690109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408question.... 10/12411226, 424M Head and Neck Assessment questions | Guizet Term 37 of 40 A72-year-old male arrives in the emergency department by ambulance after falling down his, front steps. You note two soft lumps, approximately 3 cm in diameter on the right side of his head. What would you identify these as? A- Pilar cysts B - Pigmented nevi C - Signs of abuse D - Edema/swelling from the fall Op Oa OB Oc Term 38 of 40 When assessing the face, which area is best for assessing symmetry of facial features? O - Nasolabial folds O - Inner canthus O - Anterior triangle Term 39 of 40 An 18-year-old college student presents to the clinic with complaints that her heart is “racing". A diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism is made. On physical examination of her eyes, what would you expect to find? O = Recession O -Protrusion O = Clouding of the cornea O - Ciliary injection Term 40 of 40 Palpation of a normal temporal artery reveals: O - Softness of the surrounding bony structures O - Smooth, readily compressible, and nontender vessel © - Firm consistency and tenderness © -Astronger impulse than found with other peripheral pulses nitpssiquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questione-690109214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=BSquestionCount=408question.... 11/124112124, 4:24 AM Head and Neck Assessment questions | Quilet Privacy Terms English (USA) ¥ nitpssquizle.comesthead-and-neck-assessment-questone-590103214 answerTermSides=4&promptTermSides=B&questionCount=408question.... 12/12