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what is the main objective of an EO exam?
detection of abnormalities
cancer screening
what are the normal findings of a lymph node?
not detectable
no tenderness
what are the notable findings of lymph nodes?
firm
tender
enlarged
bilateral
movable
swollen
what are the normal findings of salivary glands?
not detectable
no tenderness
what are the notable findings of salivary glands?
swollen or enlarged
firm, hard consistency
tender
what are the normal findings of they thyroid gland?
not detectable
no tenderness
what are the notable findings of the thyroid gland? (7)
palpable
deviates
asymmetrical
enlarged
nodules found
hard
fixed
what are the normal findings of the TMJ?
smooth motions
symmetrical movement
what are the notable findings of the TMJ?
abnormal sounds
grating
asymmetrical movements
limited range of motion
pain or tenderness
what should you note about a lesion? (6)
diagram
localized or generalized
single lesion or multiple lesion
coalescing
size and shape
length, width and height
what are 4 advantages to having a sequence while doing your EO exam?
accuracy and thoroughness
organized
efficiency
don't miss anything
what are four exam techniques used?
digital
bidigital
bimanual
bilateral
what is the digital exam technique?
using fingers
describe bidigital
using 2 fingers
what exam technique uses both hands on the opposite side of a structure?
bimanual
what exam technique uses 2 hands on the same side of the structure but opposite sides of the body?
bilateral
when can you legally defer a patient?
for active herpetic lesion and TB ("I supersedes Wilkins!")
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Theory Final
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Extraoral Exam
Updated
2010-12-14T22:53:24Z
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