NRSG 3345 Health Assessment Exam 3-HEENT Georgia College
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What do you palpate during an HEENT assessment
The temporal arteries, the TMJ for swelling, tenderness, or crepitation, the
neck for movement, position, symmetry, lumps or masses, the trachea for
position (should be midline), the thyroid for enlargement, lumps, or
masses, and the lymph nodes for any tenderness or enlargement
What do you auscultate during an HEENT assessment
The thyroid gland for bruits (if it is enlarged)
Types of focused specialty HEENT assessments
Assessment of headaches (the presence of/the type), assessment of thyroid
dysfunction, and assessment of bell palsy
Signs of thyroid dysfunction
Bulging eyes and brittle/thin hair
,What does bell palsy look similar to
A stroke
Older adult considerations for HEENT
Prominent facial wrinkles due to subcutaneous fat decreasing with age.
Mouth may be drawn inward due to resorption of the mandibular bone.
Temporal artery
pulsation strength decreases. Cervical curvature may increase due to
kyphosis. Accumulation of fat around the cervical vertebra (dowager's
hump). If palpable, thyroid may feel more nodular or irregular due to
fibrotic changes and may be
lower in the neck. If they have arthritis or osteoporosis they may
experience neck pain and decreased range of motion (flexion, extension,
lateral bending, and
rotation)
Hypothyroidism signs/symptoms
Sleepiness, cold intolerance, weight gain, muscle aches, fatigue, menstrual
irregularities, pale/dry skin, thin/brittle hair or nails, bradycardia,
constipation, unintentional weight gain, edema (especially periorbital),
difficulty
concentrating/memory, slowing go relaxation phase of tendon reflexes, and
higher diastolic blood pressure
What is the most serious form of hypothyroidism
Myxedema
,Signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Nervousness, fatigue, weakness, palpitations, heat intolerance, excessive
sweating, dyspnea, diarrhea, insomnia, poor concentration, oligomenorrhea,
weight loss, hair loss, tachycardia, proximal myopathy, warm/moist skin,
hyperkinesis, emotional
lability, hyperactive reflexes, thyroid enlargement, and staring/lid lag/lid
retraction/exophthalmos
Types of headaches
Sinus, cluster, tension, migraine, tumor related, and illness related (like
meningitis, stroke, or aneurysm)
FAST acronym for stroke signs
Face drooping, arms numb/weak, speech difficulty, and time (of the essence)
What do traumatic brain injuries result from
A bump, jolt, blow, or penetrating injury to the head
What is the major cause of death and disability related to HEENT
Traumatic brain injuries
What can traumatic brain injuries range from
Mild to severe
, To who are traumatic brain injuries most prevalent among
Adolescents, young adults, and people over 75
What is the leading cause of TBIs in people over 65
Falls
What is the second leading cause of TBIs
Motor vehicle accidents or traffic-related incidents
What are age related risk factors for infants and toddlers
Environmental risks (for falls), lack of parental knowledge of shaken baby
syndrome, and caregivers risk of shaken baby syndrome
Age related risk factors for TBIs in children and teens
Lack of knowledge and use of protective equipment in sports and bicycle
use. Lack of knowledge and use of safety practices when driving
Age related risks for TBIs in adults and older adults
Lack of knowledge and use of safety practices when driving, impairment of
physical/mental stability, and potential for maltreatment /domestic violence
& State University TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS (DETAILED & ELABORATED) ACTUAL EXAM 2026 TEST
100% SOLVED 2026-2027
What do you palpate during an HEENT assessment
The temporal arteries, the TMJ for swelling, tenderness, or crepitation, the
neck for movement, position, symmetry, lumps or masses, the trachea for
position (should be midline), the thyroid for enlargement, lumps, or
masses, and the lymph nodes for any tenderness or enlargement
What do you auscultate during an HEENT assessment
The thyroid gland for bruits (if it is enlarged)
Types of focused specialty HEENT assessments
Assessment of headaches (the presence of/the type), assessment of thyroid
dysfunction, and assessment of bell palsy
Signs of thyroid dysfunction
Bulging eyes and brittle/thin hair
,What does bell palsy look similar to
A stroke
Older adult considerations for HEENT
Prominent facial wrinkles due to subcutaneous fat decreasing with age.
Mouth may be drawn inward due to resorption of the mandibular bone.
Temporal artery
pulsation strength decreases. Cervical curvature may increase due to
kyphosis. Accumulation of fat around the cervical vertebra (dowager's
hump). If palpable, thyroid may feel more nodular or irregular due to
fibrotic changes and may be
lower in the neck. If they have arthritis or osteoporosis they may
experience neck pain and decreased range of motion (flexion, extension,
lateral bending, and
rotation)
Hypothyroidism signs/symptoms
Sleepiness, cold intolerance, weight gain, muscle aches, fatigue, menstrual
irregularities, pale/dry skin, thin/brittle hair or nails, bradycardia,
constipation, unintentional weight gain, edema (especially periorbital),
difficulty
concentrating/memory, slowing go relaxation phase of tendon reflexes, and
higher diastolic blood pressure
What is the most serious form of hypothyroidism
Myxedema
,Signs/symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Nervousness, fatigue, weakness, palpitations, heat intolerance, excessive
sweating, dyspnea, diarrhea, insomnia, poor concentration, oligomenorrhea,
weight loss, hair loss, tachycardia, proximal myopathy, warm/moist skin,
hyperkinesis, emotional
lability, hyperactive reflexes, thyroid enlargement, and staring/lid lag/lid
retraction/exophthalmos
Types of headaches
Sinus, cluster, tension, migraine, tumor related, and illness related (like
meningitis, stroke, or aneurysm)
FAST acronym for stroke signs
Face drooping, arms numb/weak, speech difficulty, and time (of the essence)
What do traumatic brain injuries result from
A bump, jolt, blow, or penetrating injury to the head
What is the major cause of death and disability related to HEENT
Traumatic brain injuries
What can traumatic brain injuries range from
Mild to severe
, To who are traumatic brain injuries most prevalent among
Adolescents, young adults, and people over 75
What is the leading cause of TBIs in people over 65
Falls
What is the second leading cause of TBIs
Motor vehicle accidents or traffic-related incidents
What are age related risk factors for infants and toddlers
Environmental risks (for falls), lack of parental knowledge of shaken baby
syndrome, and caregivers risk of shaken baby syndrome
Age related risk factors for TBIs in children and teens
Lack of knowledge and use of protective equipment in sports and bicycle
use. Lack of knowledge and use of safety practices when driving
Age related risks for TBIs in adults and older adults
Lack of knowledge and use of safety practices when driving, impairment of
physical/mental stability, and potential for maltreatment /domestic violence
