Otoscopic Exam
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Created on May 8, 2023
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Otoscopic Exam
Do you remember the process for the ear exam?
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Evaluate hearing
Palpate the mastoid process
Obtain the patient's consent
What is the first step in examining the ear?
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Obtain the patient's consent
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Select the largest possible speculum that fits snugly into the outer third of the ear canal
Select a speculum that fits loosely in the ear canal
Select the smallest possible speculum for adults
How do you choose the right speculum size for an ear examination?
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Select the largest possible speculum that fits snugly into the outer third of the ear canal
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The external ear
The eardrum
The middle ear
Which part of the ear should you examine first without using the otoscope?
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The external ear
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3 to 4 centimeters
1 to 2 centimeters
Quickly and forcefully
How should you insert the otoscope into the ear canal?
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1 to 2 centimeters
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Towards the person's forehead
Towards the person's chin
Towards the person's nose
How should you angle the otoscope when examining the ear?
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Towards the person's nose
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Quickly and forcefully
Twist the otoscope while removing it
Gently take the speculum and scope out of the ear canal and outer ear
How should you remove the otoscope from the ear?
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Gently take the speculum and scope out of the ear canal and outer ear
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Yellowish brown earwax in the ear canal
Swelling or tenderness in the ear canal
Visible hole(s) or whitish scars on the surface of the eardrum
What is an abnormality that may signal a problem in the ear canal or eardrum?
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Visible hole(s) or whitish scars on the surface of the eardrum
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Ram the speculum further into the ear canal
Apply pressure to the otoscope
Stop the examination immediately
What should you do if the patient expresses pain or discomfort during the ear examination?
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Stop the examination immediately
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