A male patient with a history of acquired immunodeficiency ...

[robinn137]

A male patient with a history of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has come in for an examination and he states, I think that I have the mumps. The nurse would begin by examining the:
 
  a. Thyroid gland.
  b. Parotid gland.
  c. Cervical lymph nodes.
  d. Mouth and skin for lesions.

Question 2

A patient has come in for an examination and states, I have this spot in front of my ear lobe on my cheek that seems to be getting bigger and is tender. What do you think it is? The nurse notes swelling below the angle of the jaw and
 
  suspects that it could be an inflammation of his:
  a.
  Thyroid gland.
  b.
  Parotid gland.
  c.
  Occipital lymph node.
  d.
  Submental lymph node.

[briseldagonzales]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The parotid gland may become swollen with the onset of mumps, and parotid enlargement has been found with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Swelling of the parotid gland is evident below the angle of the jaw and is most visible when the head is extended. Painful inflammation occurs with mumps, and swelling also occurs with abscesses or tumors. Swelling occurs anterior to the lower ear lobe.

[robinn137]

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