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What is the correct position of the fingers when palpating through the external auditory canal?
What is the correct position of the fingers when palpating through the external auditory canal?
- Bulb of fingers should face anteriorly. (correct)
- Fingers should face posteriorly in the canal.
- Fingers should be flat against the canal wall.
- Thumb should be used for palpation.
Which movement should a patient perform during palpation?
Which movement should a patient perform during palpation?
- Lateral movement and tilting of the head.
- Open, close, protrusive, and lateral movement. (correct)
- Rotational movement of the neck.
- Abduction and adduction of the jaw.
What should not be done while palpating the external auditory canal?
What should not be done while palpating the external auditory canal?
- Use only the index finger.
- Palpate with the bulb of fingers facing posteriorly. (correct)
- Insert fingers gently into the canal.
- Ensure the patient remains still.
Why is it important to position the fingers with the bulb facing anteriorly during palpation?
Why is it important to position the fingers with the bulb facing anteriorly during palpation?
Which of the following describes the correct technique for assessing ear function?
Which of the following describes the correct technique for assessing ear function?
Flashcards
Palpation of the external auditory canal
Palpation of the external auditory canal
Using your fingers to examine the external auditory canal for tenderness or other abnormalities.
Palpating the external auditory canal
Palpating the external auditory canal
Examining the ear canal by gently touching the area with your little fingers.
Bulb of fingers facing anteriorly
Bulb of fingers facing anteriorly
The way your fingers should be positioned when palpating the external auditory canal.
Patient performs function movement
Patient performs function movement
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Open, close, protrusive, and lateral movement
Open, close, protrusive, and lateral movement
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Study Notes
Palpation Technique for the External Auditory Canal
- Palpate the external auditory canal using the little fingers.
- The bulb of the fingers should face forward (anteriorly), due to the S-shaped structure of the canal.
- Have the patient demonstrate jaw movements (opening, closing, protrusive, and lateral).
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