Thyroid Examination

Question 1

Thyroid Examination - Inspection

Answer 1

• General
• Can they rise from a chair arms folded? Tremor (Piece of Paper on Dorsum)
• Pulse
• Forearm
• Eyes - assess for lid lag by asking the patient to look up and then down.
• Check Eye movements and acuity.
• Neck
• Swallowing
• Tongue (back of tongue too).

Question 2

Thyroid Examination - Palpation

Answer 2

• Trachea
• Anterior Neck - from behind
• Lymph Nodes
• Ankle reflexes

Question 3

Thyroid Examination - Auscultation

Answer 3

Bell
- Thyroid gland for bruits.