Ear Examination Techniques
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During an eye inspection, what is the normal color of the eyeballs?

  • Green
  • Black or brown (correct)
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • What is checked behind the ears and along the hairline during a hair inspection?

  • Texture
  • Presence of nits (correct)
  • Presence of lice
  • Presence of scars
  • Which of the following is a normal finding during a nose examination?

  • Swelling on lid margin
  • Tenderness over maxillary sinuses (correct)
  • No ptosis
  • Black color of the nose
  • What is checked for during an ear inspection according to the text provided?

    <p>Lesions inside the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal finding during an eyebrow inspection?

    <p>Eyebrows parallel to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inspected for presence of infestation or infection during a hair examination?

    <p>Parting the hair in several areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked when inspecting the external canal & tympanic membrane?

    <p>Presence of hair follicles and glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an abnormal finding when inspecting the external canal & tympanic membrane?

    <p>Dry cerumen with grayish-tar color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is hearing acuity assessed using the Rinne test?

    <p>Comparing air conduction (AC) and bone conduction (BC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be noted during a nose examination?

    <p>Color, shape, and consistency of the nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal finding when inspecting the internal nares?

    <p>Dark pink, moist mucosa free of exudates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked when noting the presence of lesions during lip inspection?

    <p>Color and moisture of the lips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a normal finding when inspecting skin color?

    <p>Skin color is generally uniform in all areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing skin turgor, what are you looking for?

    <p>Degree of indentation when pressing the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when inspecting the eyes during a health assessment?

    <p>Observe the size, shape, and symmetry of the eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common finding when inspecting the ear canal?

    <p>Ear canals show significant differences in size between individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing hearing acuity, what should be examined?

    <p>The ability to hear and distinguish different sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common step when examining the nose during a health assessment?

    <p>Assessing for symmetry, shape, and any deformities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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