Otoscopic Exam

Do you remember the process for the ear exam?

Otoscopic Exam

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What is the first step in examining the ear?

A

C

B

Obtain the patient's consent

Palpate the mastoid process

Evaluate hearing

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Obtain the patient's consent

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How do you choose the right speculum size for an ear examination?

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C

B

Select the smallest possible speculum for adults

Select a speculum that fits loosely in the ear canal

Select the largest possible speculum that fits snugly into the outer third of the ear canal

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Select the largest possible speculum that fits snugly into the outer third of the ear canal

- CORRECT -

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Which part of the ear should you examine first without using the otoscope?

A

C

B

The middle ear

The eardrum

The external ear

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The external ear

- CORRECT -

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How should you insert the otoscope into the ear canal?

A

C

B

Quickly and forcefully

1 to 2 centimeters

3 to 4 centimeters

4/8

1 to 2 centimeters

- CORRECT -

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How should you angle the otoscope when examining the ear?

A

C

B

Towards the person's nose

Towards the person's chin

Towards the person's forehead

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Towards the person's nose

- CORRECT -

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How should you remove the otoscope from the ear?

A

C

B

Gently take the speculum and scope out of the ear canal and outer ear

Twist the otoscope while removing it

Quickly and forcefully

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Gently take the speculum and scope out of the ear canal and outer ear

- CORRECT -

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What is an abnormality that may signal a problem in the ear canal or eardrum?

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C

B

Visible hole(s) or whitish scars on the surface of the eardrum

Swelling or tenderness in the ear canal

Yellowish brown earwax in the ear canal

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Visible hole(s) or whitish scars on the surface of the eardrum

- CORRECT -

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What should you do if the patient expresses pain or discomfort during the ear examination?

A

C

B

Stop the examination immediately

Apply pressure to the otoscope

Ram the speculum further into the ear canal

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Stop the examination immediately

- CORRECT -

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