Week 2 Assessment of Head, Neck, Nose, Mouth, Throat and related lymphatics

Week 2    Lecture: Assessment of the Head, Neck, Nose, Mouth, Throat,       Related Lymphatics

1. Review of anatomy & physiology
2. Changes with age
3. Techniques of examination
4. Screening for health promotion

Special Considerations                                                                    

1. Health Promotion
2. Lifespan
3. Psychosocial
4. Cultural/Environmental assessment

Documentation of findings                                                              

1. Inspection of the shape of the head, mouth, teeth, nose
2. Palpation of the head for contours, masses, depressions
3. Inspection of the face, nose, for symmetry, shape, and features
4. Inspection and palpation of the sinuses, neck and thyroid gland
5. Inspection and palpation of the regional lymphatics  

Laboratory: Assessment of Head, Neck, Nose, Mouth, Throat, Related Lymphatics