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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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