Head Honchos
What is symmetry
The nurse assesses this to determine whether both sides of the head appear equal.
PERRLA includes pupils equal, round, reactive to light and this
accommodation
During ear assessment, the nurse first performs this technique.
inspection
The ability to breathe freely through the nose is called nasal ________.
patency
The "H" in HEENT stands for this
head
What is symmetrical?
A normal head should be this shape when viewed from the front.
This tool is commonly used to assess pupil reaction
penlight
The ears should normally be equal in size and this
symmetry
The nurse checks nasal patency by having the patient breathe through one ________ at a time.
nostril
The "E" in HEENT stands for these two body systems
eyes or ears
What are lice?
During scalp assessment, the nurse looks for dandruff, lesions, and these small insects.
The acronym EOM stands for these movements.
extra ocular movements
Redness, swelling, or drainage from the ear are considered these findings
abnormal
Frontal and maxillary areas are assessed for this finding
tenderness
Dry oral mucosa may suggest this condition.
dehydration
Redness, open sores, or scaling of the scalp are considered these types of findings.
abnormal
The involuntary jerking movement of the eyes is called this.
nystagmus
The outer visible portion of the ear is called this
auricle (pinna)
Clear drainage may be normal, but thick yellow-green drainage may indicate this.
infection
Unequal pupils are documented using this term
anisocoria
The condition of the scalp can provide clues about hygiene, infection, or this common skin problem.
dermatitis
The nurse assesses eye movement by having the patient follow an object through these six directions.
six cardinal fields of gaze
A nurse notes ear drainage with odor and pain. This may indicate what?
infection
what does URI stand for
upper respiratory infection
A complete HEENT assessment evaluates the head, eyes, ears, nose, and this final structure
throat