Assignments

Chapter 17: Mouth, Throat, Nose, and Sinuses

Written Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Prepare a diagrammatic representation of the structure of the 1

mouth, throat, nose, and sinuses. Mark the areas prone to developing

cancer with color pins.

2. Prepare a flip chart for the risk factors and the methods to reduce 2, 3, 15

the risk of oral cancer. Prepare a report on cultural variations found

regarding oral cavities and oral cancer.

3. Prepare a comparative report on differences in structure and the 16

function of the mouth, throat, nose, and sinuses in young and elderly

adults. Explain the consequences of these changes.

Group Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Divide into pairs and role-play the assessment of sinuses through 13, 14

palpation, percussion, and transillumination. Prepare a report on the

techniques used.

2. Divide into two groups and demonstrate the preparation of a client 4, 5, 6

for an examination of the mouth, throat, nose, and sinuses.

Prepare a checklist for the equipment required.

Clinical Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. During your clinical rotation in an outpatient setting, observe the 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

nurse and learn the techniques of assessment of the mouth, nose, and

throat for clients diagnosed with tonsillitis and pharyngitis. With the
help of the nurse, list the abnormal findings in your report.

Web Assignments Learning Objective(s)

1. Conduct online research on the oral manifestations of HIV and 8, 10

AIDS and prepare a report on the abnormalities found.