Anatomy &
Physiology
Physiology
What is the top of the ear called?
Helix
How should the outer ear appear in size and location?
How should you position a child's ear when inspecting it? An adult's ear?
What sounds could be causing loss of hearing?
What is the lobe of the ear called?
Lobule
What color should the ear be?
What should you inspect when inspecting the outer ear?
Size and shape and symmetry
- Answering the wrong question
- Continually asking to repeat
What is the external ear called?
Pinna or auricle
Would it be an unexpected or expected finding if ear wax is visible to naked eye?
Expected
What can be present in the outer ear canal?
Redness, drainage, or ear wax
What could get in the way of hearing properly?
- Hearing aide
- Ear wax
- Background noise
What is the medical term for ear wax?
Cerumen
Inflammation or fever
Where should you palpate when assessing the ear?
What could indicate hearing loss?
- Asking to repeat questions
- Turning head to "good" side to hear properly
- Watching lips instead of eyes
- Speaking loudly
What is the medical term for ear drum?
Tympanic membrane
Would it be an expected or unexpected finding if patient responds inappropriately to question?
Unexpected
What color of drainage would indicate an ear infection?
What tests could be done to test cranial nerve 8?
- Whispered voice test
- Finger-rubbing test
- Weber test
- Rinne test