Ruptured ear drum - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The physician has ordered ear irrigation on a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient should the medical assistant report to the physician before performing the irrigation? A. I had an ear infection several B. "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" C." I have a history of overproduction of ear wax." D." I ruptured my ear drum last year." - "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" Which of the following is an example of a practice asset? A. liabiliti...

Abducens (VI) - motor origin: pons term: lateral rectus -rotates eye laterally Accommodation - looking at an object up close -eyes converge ex) crossing -pupils constrict -lens changes: more curved (up close) Adaption of sensory receptors - most sensory receptors adapt, become less sensitive during prolonged time; Nociceptors and most proprioreceptors do not adapt Adrenergic neurons - secrete NE sympathetic postganglionic fibers 1. alpha adrenergenic: constrict blood vessels and dila...

The physician has ordered ear irrigation on a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient should the medical assistant report to the physician before performing the irrigation? A. I had an ear infection several B. "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" C." I have a history of overproduction of ear wax." D." I ruptured my ear drum last year." - "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" Which of the following is an example of a practice asset? A. liabiliti...

The physician has ordered ear irrigation on a patient. Which of the following statements by the patient should the medical assistant report to the physician before performing the irrigation? A. I had an ear infection several B. "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" C." I have a history of overproduction of ear wax." D." I ruptured my ear drum last year." - "I have significant hearing loss in both ears" Which of the following is an example of a practice asset? A. liabiliti...

Chamberlain NR 511 Midterm Exam __________ ___________ is a common condition found in the outpatient setting that presents with inflammation of the auditory canal, benign and self-limiting but painful. - Otitis externa ____________ hearing loss is gradual and progressive, high frequency loss, and deterioration of the cochlea. - Sensorineural *This deals with the inner ear and its components ____________ is the sensation of wound without an exogenous sound source. What...

IMCI EAR PROBLEMS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 REVIEW ear problem - ANSWER pus collects behind ear drum which causes pain, fever ear problem ruptured eardrum impaired hearing swimmer's ear ear drum may burst - ANSWER If infection not treated what could happen ear drum may burst hearing loss infections infection can spread to nearby bone discharge the pus - ANSWER what to do to lessen the child's pain put liquid amoxicillin inside the ear canal discharge the pus massag...

One atmosphere of pressure is defined as: -Answer- all of the above, 33 feet salt water, 34 feet fresh water, 14.7 psi Depth has a significant impact on air consumption: -Answer- true Ordinary air is approximately: -Answer- 78% nitrogen 21% oxygen Layers of water having different temperatures are called: -Answer- Thermoclines The buoyancy created by a wetsuit will: -Answer- decrease with depth Proper care of a regulator after diving in salt water includes: -Answer- soaking and rinsing with...

Pathophysiology Final Chapter 13-22. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISORDERS 1. Epiglottitis- is inflammation of the epiglottis—the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe). Symptoms are usually rapid in onset and include trouble swallowing which can result in drooling, changes to the voice, fever, and an increased breathing rate. ( common in children 3-7yrs)  Etiology: bacterial infection of the epiglottis. caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B w...

Health Assessment Jarvis: Ch 16: Ears Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse needs to pull the portion of the ear that consists of movable cartilage and skin down and back when administering eardrops. This portion of the ear is called the: a. Auricle. b. Concha. c. Outer meatus. d. Mastoid process. A. auricle The external ear is called the auricle or pinna and consists of movable cartilage and skin. The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the externa...

Health Assessment Jarvis: Ch 16: Ears Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse needs to pull the portion of the ear that consists of movable cartilage and skin down and back when administering eardrops. This portion of the ear is called the: a. Auricle. b. Concha. c. Outer meatus. d. Mastoid process. A. auricle The external ear is called the auricle or pinna and consists of movable cartilage and skin. The nurse is examining a patient's ears and notices cerumen in the externa...