Neurological
What is the earliest and most sensitive sign of neurological impairment
Change in Mental Status/Level of Consciousness
It is beneficial to teach a client how to clean their ear with a cotton tip applicator. True or False
False
The thin mucus membrane that serves as the transparent protective covering of the exposed part of the eye is
Conjunctiva
The most common site of breast cancer
Upper outer quadrant
What is a quantitative measurement tool to describe level of consciousness?
Glasgow Coma Scale
To assess the ear of an adult client, how will you position the pinna of the ear?
Pull pinna up and back
Drooping upper lid is known as
Ptosis
What palpation technique is used to detect breast abnormalities
vertical strip method
Nuchal Rigidity is a sign of what neurological condition?
Inflamation of the meninges/ Meningitis
Where is the tuning fork placed to conduct a Rinne Test?
on the side of the head above the ear
What is a test used for visual acuity of far away objects
Snellen chart
What is the best time for a woman to conduct a self breast exam
After menstrual cycle
What is the Romberg Test is used to assess
Balance
What color is a normal tympanic membrane?
Pearl grey color
What eye condition that is caused by a build up of aquous fluid and pressure and impacts peripheral vision is known as
Glaucoma
What are common conditions for lactating women
What cranial nerve would be assessed by asking the client to shrug shoulders
Spinal Accessory Nerve
What is the best position to communicate with a client with hearing loss?
Sit in front of the client at eye level
Extra Ocular Muscle movement is tested for which 3 Cranial Nerves
Cranial Nerves III, IV, and VI- Oculomotor, Trochlear, Abducens
What is the best position to palpate the breast
Supine