Neck

Supple (Normal)

Limited ROM range of motion (Abnormal)

• Investigated by having patient move neck

No meningismus (Normal)

Positive Brudzinski’s sign = Meningitis (Abnormal)

• Investigated by having patient move neck

No Tenderness (Normal)

Vertebral Point = Fracture vs.

Paraspinal Tenderness = Muscle strain

• Investigated by provider palpitating neck

No cervical lymphadenopathy (Normal)

Cervical lymphadenopathy = Infection (Abnormal)

• Investigated by provider palpitating sides of neck

No jugular vein distention (JVD) (Normal)

Jugular Vein Distention (JVD) = CHF

• Investigated Visual

No Thyromegaly (Normal)

Thyromegaly = Goiter (Abnormal)

• Investigated by provider palpitating front of neck

No Carotid Bruit (Normal)

Carotid Bruit = Carotid artery stenosis (Abnormal)

• Investigated via Auscultation (places stethoscope to neck)