TEACH FOR NURSES LESSON PLAN
Chapter 14: Head, Face, and Neck, Including Regional Lymphatics
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the significant features of the head.
2. Identify the structures and landmarks of the neck.
STUDENT RESOURCES
understand
• Textbook Chapter 14
• Sherpath for Medical-Surgical Nursing*
• Animations (Evolve website)
• Answer Keys: Study Guide & Lab Manual
apply
• Case Studies (Evolve)
• Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing*
• HESI Case Studies*
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synthesize
• SimChart*
• Simulation Learning System*
INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES
before class
• Nursing Curriculum Standards (below)
in class
• PowerPoint Presentations (Evolve)
• Image Collection (Evolve)
* Sold separately from textbook.
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
STRUCTURE AND
FUNCTION
THE HEAD
Make up a study guide for
the students using only the
pictures and lines from
Figures 14.1 through 14.6
in the chapter. In addition
• Small Group Activity: Have students pair up. Then have them palpate the salivary glands, thyroid
gland, location of the lymph nodes, and the anterior and posterior triangles of their partner’s neck.
Also have them palpate their partner’s temporal artery and temporomandibular joint.
• Online Activity: Have students search the Internet for community resources available to patients
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
the lymph nodes, relating
Show the differences
between infants and
children, especially the
fontanels. Be sure to
SUBJECTIVE DATA
Discuss the types of
headaches, causes, and
treatments. Ask students
for input about headaches
they have experienced,
causes, and treatments.
• Online Activity: Have students research headache treatments online. Have them focus especially on
nontraditional or alternative treatments.
• Activity: Using the rationale for the examination questions presented in the text, create “headache
case studies.” Provide a copy to a student who will play the role of patient. Instruct a student playing
the role of examiner to interview the patient on the basis of “clues” provided by the patient.
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
THE HEAD
THE NECK
demonstrating the wide
range of sizes. Calculate an
average head size for the
class.
Explain the importance of
finding a sequence by
which to inspect the lymph
nodes. Discuss the
importance of referring
the patient to a doctor if
• Discussion Topic: Discuss difficulties the nurse might encounter when trying to examine infants and
children.
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TEACHING STRATEGIES
Content Focus
Content Highlights
Learning Activities
of the submandibular
glands.
IN-CLASS/ONLINE CASE STUDY
P.A. is a 72-year-old woman who presents to the family practice with her 40-year-old daughter. The daughter states that her mother has been
confused lately and is complaining of a headache, shortness of breath, and a cough. The cough has been persistent for 6 days, and a fever
developed 2 days ago. The patient states that she is bringing up yellow-green mucus and has a cough, which gets worse at night. Vital signs are T
100.5, P 88, R 16, and BP 110/55. Lungs are positive bilaterally for wheezing, positive egophony. A chest x-ray examination reveals consolidation
indicative of bacterial pneumonia. Labs and culture results are pending for specific antigen. The nurse proceeds with the physical examination of
the head, face, neck, and associated lymphatic system.
1. When performing a review of systems, the nurse obtains subjective data concerning the patient’s headache. What specific questions will
assist the nurse in determining the cause of the headache?
2. The nurse proceeds to palpate the lymph nodes. Which lymph nodes are located in the neck?
Answer:
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3. When performing the physical examination, what objective data should the nurse inspect and palpate for the head and neck?
Answer: The head is assessed for size, shape, lumps, and protrusions. Facial symmetry and features should also be assessed. The skull is a rigid,
4. How might the physical examination vary given the patient’s age?
NURSING CURRICULUM STANDARDS
QSEN/NLN COMPETENCIES
• Patient-Centered Care/Human Flourishing
o Infants and Children
• Informatics/Nursing Judgment
o Documentation and Critical Thinking
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NURSING CONCEPTS
The following conceptual themes and specific concepts match those presented in Giddens, J. F. (2017). Concepts for nursing practice (2nd ed.).
St. Louis: Elsevier. The specific exemplars chosen and listed below for each concept have been tailored specifically to correspond to the Jarvis
textbook.
A full Concept-Based Curriculum Map covering the entire book can be found in the “Download by Resource Type” folder on Evolve.
THEME: Attributes and Resources
BSN ESSENTIALS
• Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
o Infants and Children
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN THE STUDY GUIDE