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

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


Medications that affect hearing - correct answer aminoglycosides, aspirin,
NSAIDS, quinine, and furosemide


Inspect Palpate
Percussion Auscultation
Function - specific techniques for that area

Documentation of area - correct answer Systematic assessment of HEENT


Size Shape
Symmetry Position
Texture and distribution of hair - correct answer Head and scalp inspection

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

Head for masses, tenderness

Scalp mobility - correct answer Head and scalp palpation


Normocephalic

Atraumatic - correct answer Documentation of the
head


Review of systems question

Inspect external structures and ophthalmic exam

Palpate lacrimal duct

Function - central and peripheral vision

Pupil reaction - correct answer Eyes assssment


Vision loss

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

Diplopia due to CN, cerebellum, extraocular muscles

Eye tearing: due to irritants, allergies Eye drainage: infection or
allergies
Eye appearance changes:trauma, infection

Eye pain: trauma, retinal detachment Blurred vision: near/far
Dry eyes

Ptosis - correct answer History of present health concern

Diplopia - correct answer Double vision Drooping of the eye
Can be due to swelling

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

Can have this due to a neurological condition, stoke etc. - correct answer Ptosis


Lids and lashes - color lesions, edema, symmetry, position and distribution of
lashes


Lacrimal glands and ducts - color, edema, excessive, testing or drainage


Conjunctiva - color, moisture, lesions, and foreign bodies


Sclera (should be white) - color, moisture, lesions, or tears


Cornea - clarity and abrasions, corneal reflex