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Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
Which cranial nerve is responsible for hearing and balance?
- Seventh cranial nerve
- Ninth cranial nerve
- Eighth cranial nerve (correct)
- Fifth cranial nerve
What are the three divisions of the ear?
What are the three divisions of the ear?
- External, middle, internal (correct)
- Anterior, middle, posterior
- Lateral, medial, central
- Superior, middle, inferior
How should the pinna of the ear be pulled when instilling ear drops in infants?
How should the pinna of the ear be pulled when instilling ear drops in infants?
- Up and forward
- Down and forward
- Up and back
- Down and back (correct)
Which of the following is a common manifestation of sepsis?
Which of the following is a common manifestation of sepsis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of meningitis?
Which of the following is a common symptom of meningitis?
Which of the following is a treatment for encephalitis?
Which of the following is a treatment for encephalitis?
Which of the following is a cause of seizures in children?
Which of the following is a cause of seizures in children?
Which of the following is a common cause of most neurological disabilities in childhood?
Which of the following is a common cause of most neurological disabilities in childhood?
What is a neurologic emergency indicated by the sudden appearance of a fixed and dilated pupil?
What is a neurologic emergency indicated by the sudden appearance of a fixed and dilated pupil?
What is Reye's Syndrome characterized by?
What is Reye's Syndrome characterized by?
Which of the following is a symptom of strabismus?
Which of the following is a symptom of strabismus?
At what age does depth perception begin to develop?
At what age does depth perception begin to develop?
What is the treatment for amblyopia?
What is the treatment for amblyopia?
What is the common name for inflammation of the conjunctiva?
What is the common name for inflammation of the conjunctiva?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of Otitis Externa (swimmer's ear)?
Which of the following is NOT a sign of Otitis Externa (swimmer's ear)?
What is the pathophysiology of Acute Otitis Media?
What is the pathophysiology of Acute Otitis Media?
Why are infants more prone to Otitis Media?
Why are infants more prone to Otitis Media?
What is the first sign that a hearing impairment may exist in an infant?
What is the first sign that a hearing impairment may exist in an infant?
Which diagnostic techniques can be used to determine the type, site, or cause of a seizure?
Which diagnostic techniques can be used to determine the type, site, or cause of a seizure?
What is the fundamental principle of comprehensive seizure management?
What is the fundamental principle of comprehensive seizure management?
What conditions can be mistaken for seizures because of the paroxysmal altered level of consciousness (ALOC)?
What conditions can be mistaken for seizures because of the paroxysmal altered level of consciousness (ALOC)?
What are some factors that can precipitate cerebral palsy (CP)?
What are some factors that can precipitate cerebral palsy (CP)?
What is the key to dealing with a child who is developmentally different?
What is the key to dealing with a child who is developmentally different?
What can constant failure lead to in a child who is developmentally different?
What can constant failure lead to in a child who is developmentally different?
What should be discussed with the family when presenting the findings of a child's assessment?
What should be discussed with the family when presenting the findings of a child's assessment?
What is a concussion?
What is a concussion?
True or false: Amblyopia is a condition characterized by constant failure to develop normal vision in one eye.
True or false: Amblyopia is a condition characterized by constant failure to develop normal vision in one eye.
True or false: Barotrauma is a term used to describe cognitive impairment in children.
True or false: Barotrauma is a term used to describe cognitive impairment in children.
True or false: Encephalopathy refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva.
True or false: Encephalopathy refers to inflammation of the conjunctiva.
True or false: Epicanthal folds are a common symptom of strabismus.
True or false: Epicanthal folds are a common symptom of strabismus.
True or false: The ear performs three main functions: hearing, balance, and vision.
True or false: The ear performs three main functions: hearing, balance, and vision.
True or false: The auditory nerve function is fully matured by 5 months of age.
True or false: The auditory nerve function is fully matured by 5 months of age.
True or false: Middle-ear infections are more common in older children and adults.
True or false: Middle-ear infections are more common in older children and adults.
True or false: Tears are absent in infants for the first 2 to 4 weeks of life.
True or false: Tears are absent in infants for the first 2 to 4 weeks of life.
Day care attendance can contribute to the risk of upper respiratory infections and OM because of increased exposure to ill children.
Day care attendance can contribute to the risk of upper respiratory infections and OM because of increased exposure to ill children.
Chronic OM can lead to cholesteatoma, a cystlike sac filled with keratin debris.
Chronic OM can lead to cholesteatoma, a cystlike sac filled with keratin debris.
Oral amoxicillin is the first-line antimicrobial medication prescribed for OM and is given for 10 days.
Oral amoxicillin is the first-line antimicrobial medication prescribed for OM and is given for 10 days.
Surgical intervention may be necessary when medical treatment is unsuccessful, and a myringotomy may be performed to relieve pressure.
Surgical intervention may be necessary when medical treatment is unsuccessful, and a myringotomy may be performed to relieve pressure.
True or false: Congenital hearing loss in newborns can only result from hereditary factors.
True or false: Congenital hearing loss in newborns can only result from hereditary factors.
True or false: Conductive hearing loss occurs when the hair cells along the cochlea and acoustic nerve are damaged.
True or false: Conductive hearing loss occurs when the hair cells along the cochlea and acoustic nerve are damaged.
True or false: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal hearing screening at birth or before 3 months of age.
True or false: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal hearing screening at birth or before 3 months of age.
True or false: Lack of response to sounds or music is the first sign of hearing impairment in infants.
True or false: Lack of response to sounds or music is the first sign of hearing impairment in infants.
True or false: Low-set ears may be associated with kidney disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
True or false: Low-set ears may be associated with kidney disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
True or false: Otitis externa is an acute infection of the external ear canal and is often referred to as swimmer's ear.
True or false: Otitis externa is an acute infection of the external ear canal and is often referred to as swimmer's ear.
True or false: Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear and can lead to mastoiditis if left untreated.
True or false: Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear and can lead to mastoiditis if left untreated.
True or false: Infants are more prone to middle ear infections than older children and adults because their eustachian tubes are shorter, wider, and straighter.
True or false: Infants are more prone to middle ear infections than older children and adults because their eustachian tubes are shorter, wider, and straighter.
True or false: Lip reading is not an effective method of communication for hearing-impaired children.
True or false: Lip reading is not an effective method of communication for hearing-impaired children.
True or false: The nurse should position themselves at eye level with the child when speaking to them.
True or false: The nurse should position themselves at eye level with the child when speaking to them.
True or false: Hearing aids are designed to fit only behind the ear.
True or false: Hearing aids are designed to fit only behind the ear.
True or false: Barotrauma can occur during airplane descent and cause painful obstruction of auditory tubes.
True or false: Barotrauma can occur during airplane descent and cause painful obstruction of auditory tubes.
True or false: Tears can be seen overflowing onto the face when an infant cries at 4 to 5 months of age.
True or false: Tears can be seen overflowing onto the face when an infant cries at 4 to 5 months of age.
True or false: The ability to transfer objects from one hand to another is partially dependent on the ability to see the object.
True or false: The ability to transfer objects from one hand to another is partially dependent on the ability to see the object.
True or false: The development of the ability to crawl is partially dependent on the ability to see an object at a distance.
True or false: The development of the ability to crawl is partially dependent on the ability to see an object at a distance.
True or false: Depth perception is fully developed by 9 months of age.
True or false: Depth perception is fully developed by 9 months of age.
True or false: Visual depth perception influences a child's ability to walk or run without falling.
True or false: Visual depth perception influences a child's ability to walk or run without falling.
True or false: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends preschool visual screening between 2 and 3 years of age.
True or false: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends preschool visual screening between 2 and 3 years of age.
Match the following stages of eye development with their corresponding ages:
Match the following stages of eye development with their corresponding ages:
Match the following abilities with their dependencies on vision:
Match the following abilities with their dependencies on vision:
Match the following conditions with their associated parts of the ear:
Match the following conditions with their associated parts of the ear:
Match the following age groups with their recommended visual screenings:
Match the following age groups with their recommended visual screenings:
Match the following symptoms with their associated conditions:
Match the following symptoms with their associated conditions:
By 4 to 5 months their ______ are open most of the day
By 4 to 5 months their ______ are open most of the day
The nurse should document this because the ability to transfer objects from one hand to another is partially dependent on the ability to ______ the object
The nurse should document this because the ability to transfer objects from one hand to another is partially dependent on the ability to ______ the object
The development of the ability to crawl is also partially dependent on the ability to ______ an object at a distance
The development of the ability to crawl is also partially dependent on the ability to ______ an object at a distance
Depth perception is not developed until ______ months of age
Depth perception is not developed until ______ months of age
When the child walks or runs, visual depth perception influences the child’s ability to run without ______
When the child walks or runs, visual depth perception influences the child’s ability to run without ______
The AAP recommends that all children undergo preschool visual screening during well-child visits between 2 and ______ years of age
The AAP recommends that all children undergo preschool visual screening during well-child visits between 2 and ______ years of age
The ______ is the organ of vision
The ______ is the organ of vision
The anatomy of the eyeball is depicted in ______
The anatomy of the eyeball is depicted in ______
The eyes begin to develop as an outgrowth of the forebrain in the 4-week-old ______
The eyes begin to develop as an outgrowth of the forebrain in the 4-week-old ______
The retinal vessels ______ (develop)
The retinal vessels ______ (develop)
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