Ears
Ringing in the ears
What is tinnitus?
What is the pupil?
Bleeding from the nose
What is epistaxis?
Should remain midline in the mouth
What is the uvula?
Visible outer part of the ear
What is the auricle/pinna?
Aids in visual acuity
What is cranial nerve II?
Drainage from the nose
What is rhinorrhea?
Rating a nurse would give if tonsils were touching each other
What is a 4+ rating?
Connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx
What is the eustachian tube?
Increased intraocular pressure that can lead to damage of the optic nerve
What is glaucoma?
What is an otoscope?
Indicative of a vitamin B12 deficiency
What is glossitis?
Maintains balance and spatial orientation
What are the semicircular canals?
Contains rods and cones
What is the retina?
A condition that causes sinus issues such as congestion, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, sleep apnea.
What is a deviated septum?
Cranial nerves that affect the rise and fall of the soft palate
What are cranial nerves IX and X (glossopharyngeal and vagus)
Converts sounds impulses into electrical impulses
What is the cochlea?
To assess this, shine light in both eyes and look for constriction in both.
What is the consensual light reflex?
Growth of benign tissue from a mucous membrane
What is a polyp?
A treatment for receding gums
What is a gum graft?