Sample Answer for Nurs 6512 Week 5: Assessment of Head, Neck, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat\u00a0Included After Question<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\nEmily, age 15, is brought to your clinic complaining of chills, aches, and a sore throat. Without any testing, consider all of the possible diagnoses. It could be a cold, the flu, bronchitis, or even something more serious, such as meningitis<\/a> or mononucleosis. Assessing the actual cause will involve much more than simple visual inspection. Some conditions are so subtle that they require the use of special instruments and tests in addition to a trained eye and ear.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis week, you will explore how to assess the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Whether dealing with a detached retina, sinusitis, or meningitis, advanced practice nurses need to know the proper assessment techniques in order to form accurate diagnoses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nStudents will:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n- Apply assessment skills to diagnose eye, ears, and throat conditions<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Apply concepts, theories, and principles relating to health assessment techniques and diagnoses for the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Nurs 6512 Week 5: Assessment of Head, Neck, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLearning Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nRequired Readings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nNote:<\/span><\/b> To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the <\/span>Course Materials<\/span><\/b> section of your Syllabus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBall, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., \u202f Stewart, R. W. (2015). <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 10, \u201cHead and Neck\u201d (pp. 184-203)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter reviews the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. The authors also describe the procedures for conducting a physical examination of the head and neck.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 11, \u201cEyes\u201d (pp. 204-230)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn this chapter, the authors describe the anatomy and function of the eyes. In addition, the authors explain the steps involved in conducting a physical examination of the eyes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 12, \u201cEars, Nose, and Throat\u201d (pp. 231-259)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe authors of this chapter detail the proper procedures for conducting a physical exam of the ears, nose, and throat. The chapter also provides pictures and descriptions of common abnormalities in the ears, nose, and throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., \u202f Scheibel, P. (2016). <\/span>Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care<\/span><\/i> (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 15, \u201cEarache\u201d (pp. 174\u2013183)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter covers the main questions that need to be asked about the patient\u2019s condition prior to the physical examination, as well as how these questions lead to a focused physical examination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 21, \u201cHoarseness\u201d (pp. 248-255)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter focuses on the most common causes of hoarseness. It provides strategies for evaluating the patient both through questions and through physical exams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 25, \u201cNasal Symptoms and Sinus Congestion\u201d (pp.301-309)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn this chapter, the authors highlight the key questions to ask about the patients symptoms, the key parts of the physical examination, and potential laboratory work that might be needed to provide an accurate diagnosis of nasal and sinus conditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 30, \u201cRed Eye\u201d (pp. 357-368)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe focus of this chapter is on how to determine the cause of red eyes in a patient, including key symptoms to consider and possible diagnoses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 32, \u201cSore Throat\u201d (pp. 381-389)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- A sore throat is one most common concerns patients describe. This chapter includes questions to ask when taking the patient\u2019s history, things to look for while conducting the physical exam, and possible causes for the sore throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 38, \u201cVision Loss\u201d (pp. 446-457)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter highlights the causes of vision loss and how the causes of the condition can be diagnosed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSullivan, D. D. (2019). <\/span>Guide to clinical documentation<\/span><\/i> (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 3, “SOAP Notes” (pp. 45-57)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/span><\/b> Download the seven documents (Adult Examination Checklists and Physical Exam Summaries) below, and use them as you practice conducting assessments of the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for head, face, and neck. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis\u202fAdult Examination Checklist: Guide for Head, Face, and Neck was published as a companion to\u202f<\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i>\u202f(8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for eye assessment. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis\u202fAdult Examination Checklist: Guide for Eye Assessment was published as a companion to\u202f<\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i>\u202f(8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for ear assessment. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
This week, you will explore how to assess the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Whether dealing with a detached retina, sinusitis, or meningitis, advanced practice nurses need to know the proper assessment techniques in order to form accurate diagnoses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo Credit: Patrick Heagney\/E+\/Getty Images<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/span><\/b> To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the <\/span>Course Materials<\/span><\/b> section of your Syllabus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., \u202f Stewart, R. W. (2015). <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter reviews the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. The authors also describe the procedures for conducting a physical examination of the head and neck.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this chapter, the authors describe the anatomy and function of the eyes. In addition, the authors explain the steps involved in conducting a physical examination of the eyes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The authors of this chapter detail the proper procedures for conducting a physical exam of the ears, nose, and throat. The chapter also provides pictures and descriptions of common abnormalities in the ears, nose, and throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., \u202f Scheibel, P. (2016). <\/span>Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care<\/span><\/i> (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter covers the main questions that need to be asked about the patient\u2019s condition prior to the physical examination, as well as how these questions lead to a focused physical examination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter focuses on the most common causes of hoarseness. It provides strategies for evaluating the patient both through questions and through physical exams.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this chapter, the authors highlight the key questions to ask about the patients symptoms, the key parts of the physical examination, and potential laboratory work that might be needed to provide an accurate diagnosis of nasal and sinus conditions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The focus of this chapter is on how to determine the cause of red eyes in a patient, including key symptoms to consider and possible diagnoses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter highlights the causes of vision loss and how the causes of the condition can be diagnosed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sullivan, D. D. (2019). <\/span>Guide to clinical documentation<\/span><\/i> (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/span><\/b> Download the seven documents (Adult Examination Checklists and Physical Exam Summaries) below, and use them as you practice conducting assessments of the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for head, face, and neck. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This\u202fAdult Examination Checklist: Guide for Head, Face, and Neck was published as a companion to\u202f<\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i>\u202f(8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for eye assessment. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This\u202fAdult Examination Checklist: Guide for Eye Assessment was published as a companion to\u202f<\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i>\u202f(8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011).\u202fAdult examination checklist: Guide for ear assessment. In\u202f<\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination\u202f<\/span><\/i>(7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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