NUR 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Middle Ear, Periosteum, Radon
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Anatomy and physiology: composed of 7 bones. 1 occipital: landmarks of face, laugh lines, space between eyelids. Cranial nerves v and vii trigeminal and facial. Don"t forget about anterior and posterior triangle: facial muscles. Should be no openings at this age. Any predisposing factors: seizure history, visual or hearing problems, any fainting, head injury, headaches. Past medical history: head trauma, subdural hematoma, recent lumbar puncture, radon or radium treatment around head neck, headaches, surgery for tumor, seizure disorder, thyroid dysfunction. Protective equipment: potential risk of injury, sport participation, handrails available, seat belt use, unsafe environment exposure, nutrition. Etoh or street drug use: gain or loss, intentional or not. Facial features: symmetry, eyelids, eyebrows, palpebral fissures nasolabial folds, note where asymmetry is, not movement of the face, change in face of shape. Suspect facial nerve paralysis when entire face (upper and lower) is affected. Suspect facial nerve weakness when lower face is affected.
