Head, Face, Neck, Regional Lymphatics check off

4 sections for head

General size and shape

Palpate for deformities, tenderness

Palpate temporal artery

Palpate temporomandibular joint

4 sections for face

Inspect face color and texture

Inspect facial expressions

Inspect symmetry of movement (CN VII) and involuntary movement

Inspect for edema and lesions

7 sections for neck

Inspect for symmetry and pulsations

Inspect active ROM

Test cervical muscles

Inspect for abnormal pulsations

Palpate using posterior methods for enlargement thyroid gland

Verbalize need for auscultation thyroid if enlarged

Palpate trachea

3 sections for lymph nodes

Locate and name each node (10)

Note size and shape

Note tenderness, mobility, texture