Health Assessment

Teeth Mouth and Gum Review

Developmental changes increas nasal stuffiness, epistaxis, hyperemic gums prone to bleeding occours when ?

Increased nasal hair, olfactory changes, soft tissue & epithelial atrophy, dentures, abraded tooth surfaces, gum receding, teeth erosion, malocclusion, dry mouth & difficulty chewing dudring are developmental changes typical of what age?

The nose and mouth should be midline and symmetrical in a normal assessment. T - F
True False

You should palpate the frontal, maxillary, ethmoid, spehnoid sinuses. T- F

Healthy teeth, gums, tongue, buccal mucosa palate and lips tell you about a client?

The lips should be inspected by using a tongue blade for which of the following (all that apply)?
Color ___
Moisture ____
Cracking ____
Lesions ____

Where is the Stenoson's duct located?
What does it look like?

Leukoedema is a form of skin cancer in the mouth? T - F

Fordyce’s granules are painful sebaceous cyst in the mouth and are significant cause for concern? T - F

If the tonsiles are enlarged and touching each other what will the grading be?
1+
2+
3+
4+

Gag reflex test for what Cranial nerve?

When the tonsiles are just visible what will the grade be?
1+
2+
3+
4+

When the tonsiles are halfway between the tonsillar pillars & uvula is what grade

When the tonsiles are touching the uvula what is the grade?

What is halatosis?

Testing the gag reflux test for which two cranial nerves?

Asking the client to say "AHHH" test for which cranial nerve and what else are you looking for?

Sticking your tongue out test for what cranial nerve?

Oral abnormal findings include which of the following?
Angular Cheilitis
Herpes Simplex 1
Cleft lip
Malocclusion
Dental caries
Gingival hyperplasis
Ginigivitis
Aphthous ulcers (canker sores)
Leukopakia – precancerous lesion
Moist Pink skin

Nasel flairing is a sign of what?

Epistaxis?

Furuncle

•Denies pain, allergies, dysphagia, mouth dryness or congestion
•Nose midline, no drainage noted, nasal mucosa uniformly pink.
•Lips, tongue & buccal mucosa moist & pink. No mouth
lesions seen. Teeth white and free of decay. No signs of gingival hyperplasia. Able to move tongue smoothly. No fasciculations noted with tongue movement
•No throat redness noted. Tonsils 1+. Gag reflex present. Uvula rises to the midline when says “Ah”

Health Promotion Tips for the Nose would include all of the following except?
Do not smoke or use snuff
Avoid exposure to passive smoke
Blow nose gently while having only one nare closed at a time
Limit use of over the counter nasal inhalers
Spray water in your nose when it feels clogged
Do not put anything in your nose especially fingers
Use a humidifier to moisten room air especially in the winter remember to change the water as directed by the manufacturer

Health Promotion Tips for the Mouth & Throat would include all except?
No use of oral tobacco products
Regular dental check-ups
Do not smoke and drink alcohol simultaneously
Products to strengthen teeth
Brush teeth pc and at hs
Floss dailyIf grind teeth, use a mouth guard for sleeping
Diet high in calcium
Consume Soda as often as possible to promote healthy clean mouth

Sweet fruity breath is a sign of what?