HEENT Jeopardy

Used to assess visual acuity in adults. Tests Optic Cranial nerve II

Card needed to test for near vision

Using your fingers to percuss the head at the junction of the frontal, temporal, and parietal bones will produce a cracked pot sound

Place the base of the vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the head. Test each ear separately with the other ear occluded. This tests for which condition?

Place the base of the vibrating tuning fork against the mastoid bone. Note seconds until the sound is no longer heard & quickly move the fork 1-2 cm from the auditory canal. Test each ear.

Which eye does the provider utilize to assess the patient's right eye with the ophthalmoscope?

Test for Giant cell arteritis

Percussion on the masseter muscle may produce a hyperactive masseteric reflex which indicates hypocalcemia.

Test for refractive error and only used when the vision is not 20/20

Pale skin, conjunctiva, or mucosa with tachycardia and hypotension

Enlarged lymph node draining lymphatic fluid from the left side of the neck into the jugular-subclavian venous junction indicated which condition?

The patient is lethargic with the inability to speak, asymmetrical nasolabial folds, drooling, and slow pupil response. What diagnosis should be considered?

Your patient has giant cell arteritis. What symptoms should you ask about that are often correlated with this diagnosis?

Your patient has a butterfly rash on their face. What other symptoms should you ask about that may indicate lupus as a diagnosis?

The patient is complaining of shortness of breath (SOB). What are some questions you should ask?

IX. Glossopharyngeal nerve

Cranial nerves for gag reflex

Cranial nerve VII Facial nerve irritability