RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1650 of 2368

Which finding during a head and neck assessment should the nurse report immediately?

  1. The uvula rises symmetrically when the client says Ah
  2. The trachea is deviated to one side
  3. The gums are pink without swelling
  4. The tongue is midline with no coating
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Correct answer: The trachea is deviated to one side

Tracheal deviation to one side is a critical finding to report immediately. The other findings are expected.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Objective Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026