Practice Question
Which finding would be expected during a normal sinus assessment?
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Correct Answer:
Clear, non-tender sinuses without swelling on palpation
Rationale:
🟢 During a normal sinus assessment, the sinuses should be clear, without tenderness, swelling, or erythema.
🟢 Palpation of the frontal and maxillary sinuses should not elicit pain, which indicates the absence of inflammation or infection.
🟢 Normal findings suggest the sinuses are unobstructed, with proper drainage, and there is no presence of infection such as sinusitis.
🟢 Nurses assess sinuses to identify deviations from normal, which may include tenderness, swelling, or abnormal percussion tones, signaling potential pathology.
🟢 Documenting normal sinus findings establishes a baseline for comparison if the client develops sinus-related symptoms in the future.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
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