PNCB Prep: MANAGEMENT – Procedures, Top Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Verified.

PNCB Prep: MANAGEMENT – Procedures, Top Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Verified. Removal of cerumen is ONLY indicated when.... - -Visualization of the External Auditory Canal and Tympanic Membrane is necessary. Cerumen can be removed by... - -- Mechanically - Gentle Irrigation - Ceruminolytic - Combination of irrigation followed by ceruminolytic instillation (PRODUCES BEST RESULTS) Best results for cerumen removal are produced when.... - -Irrigation with water following instillation of a ceruminolytic agent Common ceruminolytic agents include: - -- Docusate sodium - mineral oil - olive oil - mixture: baking soda and water Water based ceruminolytics.... - -Disintegrate wax Oil-based ceruminolytics... - -Soften wax Irrigation is contraindicated and should not be attempted if... - -- If the tympanic membrane is possibly perforated OR - If there are pressure-equalizing tubes in place What anticipatory guidance is important for the provider to share with the parent prior to removing cerumen? - -Carefully explain the procedure to parents and inform them that the ear canal is extremely sensitive and fragile and bleeds easily when touched. - this may prevent an adverse