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HEENT Assessment Already Graded A+ How do we assess the neck? We auscultate major blood vessels Why do we auscultate the neck? To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the carotid artery. Why do bruits occur? When an artery is partially obstructed or distended, which prevents blood f low from moving straight through the vessel What are some questions to ask before doing a HEE...

For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? : A new patient with the chief complaint of "I am here to establish care" comprehensive assessment : all the elements of the health history and the complete physical examination focused or problem-oriented assessment : for patients that you know well that are returning for routine office care or for patients with specific "urgent care" concerns subjective data : what the patient tells you objec...

How do we assess the neck? - We auscultate major blood vessels Why do we auscultate the neck? - To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the carotid artery. Why do bruits occur? - When an artery is partially obstructed or distended, which prevents blood flow from moving straight through the vessel What are some questions to ask before doing a HEENT assessment? - Do you have headaches, problem...

ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT – HEENT EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

Health Assessment and Promotion HEENT | Completed | Shadow Health Subjective Data Collection Results | Turned In - All the answers you need to get a 100 % on your simulation

Ocular Fundus - Done with room darkened, "Look at my shoulder not the light.", Elicit Red Reflex 8-10" away with lens at Zero, Come in really close with hand on pts forehead, Close in with lens in the black (+) & focus on the optic disc at the nasal side of the retina, Change lens to Red (-) to view posterior structures, follow vessels centrally. Optic Disc - On NASAL Side of retina, creamy yellow orange in color, round or oval shape, distinct sharply demarcated margins, Cup-disc ratio: ...

Inspect Palpate Percussion Auscultation Function - specific techniques for that area Documentation of area - Systematic assessment of HEENT Size Shape Symmetry Position Texture and distribution of hair - Head and scalp inspection Head for masses, tenderness Scalp mobility - Head and scalp palpation Normocephalic Atraumatic - Documentation of the head Review of systems question Inspect external structures and ophthalmic exam Palpate lacrimal duct Function - central and p...

HEENT Assessment Test Questions with All Correct Answers How do we assess the neck? - Answer-We auscultate major blood vessels Why do we auscultate the neck? - Answer-To detect bruits**, which are abnormal arterial sounds, similar to murmurs, cause be increased turbulence over major blood vessels, such as the carotid artery. Why do bruits occur? - Answer-When an artery is partially obstructed or distended, which prevents blood flow from moving straight through the vessel What are some...