Practice Question
Which location should the practical nurse (PN) palpate to determine if a client's submandibular lymph nodes are enlarged?
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Correct Answer:
Beneath the lower jaw.
Rationale:
🔵 The submandibular lymph nodes are located beneath the mandible (lower jaw), typically halfway between the angle and the tip of the jaw.
🔵 These nodes drain lymph from the mouth, lips, tongue, and submaxillary glands, making them important in assessing infections or malignancies in the oral and facial regions.
🔵 The PN palpates this area by gently rolling fingers under the jawline using circular motions to assess for enlargement, tenderness, or firmness, which may indicate an immune response or local pathology.
🔵 Proper anatomical knowledge helps ensure accurate lymph node assessment, supporting early detection of systemic or localized conditions.
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This question is from HESI LPN Exit~2024 Exam 1 which contains 125 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: LPN HESI Exit-2024
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