After palpating the thyroid gland, what should follow?
~ Larynx
After palpating the thyroid gland, what should follow?
~ Larynx
What is the technique for palpating the larynx?
~ -Use bilateral palpation with fingertips.
-Apply gently pressure in a medial direction.
-Place the palm of h...
✓~ The head and neck exam is a vital component in the appointment
sequence. A life may depend on the dental hygienist's oral inspection.
Although we cannot diagnose, we have the responsibility to observe, record,
and call to the attention of the dentist any deviation from normal.
What is the premise for the examination?
✓~ The head and neck exam is a vital component in the appointment
sequence. A life may depend on the dental hygienist's oral inspection.
Although we cannot diagnose, we have the responsibility to observe, record,
and call to the attention of the dentist any deviation from normal.
What method of examination utilizes a visual assessment of the patient?
✓~ Inspection
What method of examination utilizes a visual assessment of the patient?
, ✓~ Inspection
What method of examination utilizes the use of fingers and hands to examine
structures on the patient?
✓~ Palpation ("massage")
What method of examination utilizes the use of fingers and hands to examine
structures on the patient?
✓~ Palpation ("massage")
What method of examination involves listening for sounds like popping, cracking,
or grinding?
✓~ Auscultation
What method of examination involves listening for sounds like popping, cracking,
or grinding?
✓~ Auscultation
, What kind of examination involves striking the tissue with the end of the mirror
to hear the resulting sound or observing the patient's response?
✓~ Percussion
What kind of examination involves striking the tissue with the end of the mirror
to hear the resulting sound or observing the patient's response?
✓~ Percussion
What is the operator and patient position during the visual examination of the
head and neck?
✓~ -Operator: standing
-Patient: seated upright
What is the operator and patient position during the visual examination of the
head and neck?
✓~ -Operator: standing
-Patient: seated upright
What needs to be done before palpating the head and neck regions?
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