Unit 7: HEENT Assessment (Head, Face, Neck, Nose,
Mouth, and Throat) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are lymph nodes? A network of vessels that collect and filtrate fluid produced by immune
response
sebaceous gland oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles
The term for the space between the bones of the skull Fontanelle
in a newborn where the sutures are not fully formed.
Which question is most important to ask during a health "Any unusually frequent or severe headaches?"
history of the head?
Head, Neck, and Lymph items to ask the client.
- unusually frequent or severe headaches.
- facial or neck pain
- difficulty turning, flexing, or extending the neck
- painful or painless lumps or masses in the head or neck
- history of traumatic brain injury
- past athletic participation, including high-contact sports like football
Risk Factors Risk Factors for the Head and Neck
not using safety equipment such as helmets and seat belts
alcohol or drug consumption
Risk Factors for the Nose, Mouth, and Throat
cigarette, vape, cigar, or chewing tobacco use
lack of routine dental care
not practicing proper hand hygiene and infection prevention practices
poor nutritional intake.
Tobacco use can be one of the risk factors related to oral cancer.
, Palpating a bean-shaped, "moveable" protrusion on the lymph node.
right side of the neck is consistent with a
thyroid (should be smooth, nonpalpable, and non-tender)
Where are the largest number of lymph nodes found? neck area
Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped structures connected by vessels that work to filter
foreign substances and carry immune cells. lymph nodes are not palpable
when someone is healthy.
Developmental Considerations Newborns may have an asymmetrical HEAD due to birth trauma.
The sutures and fontanelles are PALPABLE.
The client has a headache. Which questions would the -"Have you ever had this kind of headache before?"
examiner ask? Select all that apply. -"Where do you feel the pain?"
-"Is the pain in one side or throbbing all over?"
-"When did the headache begin?"
What is caused by acceleration-deceleration force after Concussion
a mechanical force hits the head.
abnormal lymph nodes are Firm, matted, and palapa nodes
The examiner sees an opening in the roof of the mouth. There is a 2 cm opening in the posterior palate.
Which documentation entry reflects this observation
correctly?
An infant should be able to turn their head side to side 2 WEEKS
by
The examiner is planning to assess the mouth of an DON GLOVES
adult client. What should be done first?
Ethmoid sinuses (air cells) problems felt as congestion in nasal cavity area
Select the findings that an examiner should consider Dry mucous membrane
abnormal in the mouth during a physical exam. Bleeding gums
Dental caries
Tonsils +3
Lesion on the tongue
Mouth, and Throat) UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are lymph nodes? A network of vessels that collect and filtrate fluid produced by immune
response
sebaceous gland oil-secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles
The term for the space between the bones of the skull Fontanelle
in a newborn where the sutures are not fully formed.
Which question is most important to ask during a health "Any unusually frequent or severe headaches?"
history of the head?
Head, Neck, and Lymph items to ask the client.
- unusually frequent or severe headaches.
- facial or neck pain
- difficulty turning, flexing, or extending the neck
- painful or painless lumps or masses in the head or neck
- history of traumatic brain injury
- past athletic participation, including high-contact sports like football
Risk Factors Risk Factors for the Head and Neck
not using safety equipment such as helmets and seat belts
alcohol or drug consumption
Risk Factors for the Nose, Mouth, and Throat
cigarette, vape, cigar, or chewing tobacco use
lack of routine dental care
not practicing proper hand hygiene and infection prevention practices
poor nutritional intake.
Tobacco use can be one of the risk factors related to oral cancer.
, Palpating a bean-shaped, "moveable" protrusion on the lymph node.
right side of the neck is consistent with a
thyroid (should be smooth, nonpalpable, and non-tender)
Where are the largest number of lymph nodes found? neck area
Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped structures connected by vessels that work to filter
foreign substances and carry immune cells. lymph nodes are not palpable
when someone is healthy.
Developmental Considerations Newborns may have an asymmetrical HEAD due to birth trauma.
The sutures and fontanelles are PALPABLE.
The client has a headache. Which questions would the -"Have you ever had this kind of headache before?"
examiner ask? Select all that apply. -"Where do you feel the pain?"
-"Is the pain in one side or throbbing all over?"
-"When did the headache begin?"
What is caused by acceleration-deceleration force after Concussion
a mechanical force hits the head.
abnormal lymph nodes are Firm, matted, and palapa nodes
The examiner sees an opening in the roof of the mouth. There is a 2 cm opening in the posterior palate.
Which documentation entry reflects this observation
correctly?
An infant should be able to turn their head side to side 2 WEEKS
by
The examiner is planning to assess the mouth of an DON GLOVES
adult client. What should be done first?
Ethmoid sinuses (air cells) problems felt as congestion in nasal cavity area
Select the findings that an examiner should consider Dry mucous membrane
abnormal in the mouth during a physical exam. Bleeding gums
Dental caries
Tonsils +3
Lesion on the tongue
