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What can help soften cerumen in the external ear?
What can help soften cerumen in the external ear?
- Hydrogen peroxide (correct)
- Vinegar
- Rubbing alcohol
- Lemon juice
Which of the following methods is NOT recommended for foreign body removal in the external ear?
Which of the following methods is NOT recommended for foreign body removal in the external ear?
- Suction
- Instrumentation
- Massaging (correct)
- Irrigation
What is a common cause of external otitis inflammation?
What is a common cause of external otitis inflammation?
- Viral infection
- Yeast infection
- Parasitic infection
- Bacterial infection (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of external otitis?
Which of the following is NOT a manifestation of external otitis?
What is the main aim of therapy for external otitis?
What is the main aim of therapy for external otitis?
What is malignant external otitis?
What is malignant external otitis?
What is the major goal for a patient undergoing mastoid surgery?
What is the major goal for a patient undergoing mastoid surgery?
Which of the following is a characteristic manifestation of serous otitis media?
Which of the following is a characteristic manifestation of serous otitis media?
What is the purpose of a tympanoplasty procedure?
What is the purpose of a tympanoplasty procedure?
What is cholesteatoma, as described in the text?
What is cholesteatoma, as described in the text?
What would be included in the health history assessment of a patient undergoing mastoid surgery?
What would be included in the health history assessment of a patient undergoing mastoid surgery?
Which intervention is important for reducing anxiety in a patient before mastoid surgery?
Which intervention is important for reducing anxiety in a patient before mastoid surgery?
What could constant throbbing pain and fever after mastoid surgery indicate?
What could constant throbbing pain and fever after mastoid surgery indicate?
Why might hearing reduce for several weeks after mastoid surgery?
Why might hearing reduce for several weeks after mastoid surgery?
What nursing intervention is essential for preventing infection after mastoid surgery?
What nursing intervention is essential for preventing infection after mastoid surgery?
What is a crucial aspect of patient education for those undergoing mastoid surgery?
What is a crucial aspect of patient education for those undergoing mastoid surgery?
Why is it important to avoid getting water in the ear after mastoid surgery?
Why is it important to avoid getting water in the ear after mastoid surgery?
What safety measure should be taken for individuals experiencing vertigo after mastoid surgery?
What safety measure should be taken for individuals experiencing vertigo after mastoid surgery?
What is the purpose of teaching patients to avoid getting water in the ear after a procedure?
What is the purpose of teaching patients to avoid getting water in the ear after a procedure?
Which symptom may indicate a possible infection after the procedure?
Which symptom may indicate a possible infection after the procedure?
Why should patients call for assistance to get up if they experience vertigo?
Why should patients call for assistance to get up if they experience vertigo?
Why are patients advised to only blow one side of the nose at a time post-procedure?
Why are patients advised to only blow one side of the nose at a time post-procedure?
Which condition involves an abnormal inner ear fluid balance due to malabsorption or blockage?
Which condition involves an abnormal inner ear fluid balance due to malabsorption or blockage?
What is the triad of symptoms associated with Ménière Disease?
What is the triad of symptoms associated with Ménière Disease?
What is the recommended technique for removing cerumen impaction?
What is the recommended technique for removing cerumen impaction?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of external otitis?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of external otitis?
What is a recommended therapy for external otitis?
What is a recommended therapy for external otitis?
Which of the following methods is commonly used for foreign body removal from the ear canal?
Which of the following methods is commonly used for foreign body removal from the ear canal?
What is one of the complications associated with malignant external otitis?
What is one of the complications associated with malignant external otitis?
Which of the following is a suitable intervention for cerumen impaction removal?
Which of the following is a suitable intervention for cerumen impaction removal?
Which treatment is commonly used for cerumen impaction?
Which treatment is commonly used for cerumen impaction?
What is a common method for treating vertigo?
What is a common method for treating vertigo?
Which medication is typically used for nausea and vomiting?
Which medication is typically used for nausea and vomiting?
What is the primary goal of surgical management for vertigo?
What is the primary goal of surgical management for vertigo?
Which procedure may be utilized for external otitis manifestations?
Which procedure may be utilized for external otitis manifestations?
What is a common symptom of malignant external otitis?
What is a common symptom of malignant external otitis?
What type of hearing loss is a cochlear implant beneficial for?
What type of hearing loss is a cochlear implant beneficial for?
