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Which finding is commonly associated with middle ear disorders?
Which finding is commonly associated with middle ear disorders?
What is the primary purpose of audiometry?
What is the primary purpose of audiometry?
Which symptom may indicate a disturbance in the inner ear?
Which symptom may indicate a disturbance in the inner ear?
During a tuning fork test, which aspect is primarily being evaluated?
During a tuning fork test, which aspect is primarily being evaluated?
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What does a tympanogram measure?
What does a tympanogram measure?
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Study Notes
Middle Ear Disorders
- Symptoms include hearing loss, fullness/pain in the ear, red/inflamed ear canal/tympanic membrane (TM), bulging TM, fluid/bubbles behind TM, and absence/difficulty seeing normal light reflex.
- Fever could also be a symptom.
Inner Ear Disorders
- Symptoms include hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness/vertigo, vomiting, nystagmus, and balance alterations.
Diagnostic Procedures
Audiometry
- A noninvasive hearing test measuring frequency, pitch, and intensity.
- Client indicates when a tone is heard through headphones.
- Nurses collaborate with audiologists for these procedures.
Tympanogram
- Measures the mobility of the TM and middle ear structures in response to sound.
- Useful in diagnosing middle ear disorders.
Weber and Rinne Tests
- Uses tuning forks to assess for hearing loss.
Otoscopy
- Uses an otoscope to examine the external auditory canal, TM, and malleus bone.
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Description
Explore various middle and inner ear disorders, their symptoms, and diagnostic procedures. This quiz covers audiometry, tympanogram, and different hearing tests. Test your knowledge on the causes and assessments related to hearing loss and associated ailments.
