Instruments
Which out of the three categories require local anesthetics (Eyes, Ears, and Nose)
Eyes
What are three ways to identify the patient?
Name, Date of birth, and address
What can happen if the eye is not treated right away?
they can cause prolonged pain and lead to complications such as infection and ocular necrosis.
all foreign bodies cause symptoms? (T/F)
False
What is the most common site for a foreign body to get stuck in the nose?
Common sites of impaction of foreign bodies in the nasal cavity (IT = inferior turbinate, MT = middle turbinate, SS = sphenoid sinus, ST = superior turbinate).
What are two types of forceps used in the ear and nose?
Alligator and Bayonet Forceps
How would a medical assistant pass an instrument to the doctor or surgeon?
a firm pass just enough so they can feel it the instrument in their hand
In what setting does the process of removing foreign bodies typically preformed?
The Clinic or emergency department
Hearing may be affected if the object is blocking what part of the ear?
Ear Canal
What are some symptoms for a foreign body in the nose?
drainage, bloody nose, whistling sound, inflammation
What local anesthetic is used for the eye
0.5 % proparacaine eyedrops
Who is educates the patient? When would they usually educate the patient?
Medical assistant and usually after the doctor has seen the patient or when the doctor gives you instructions to give to the patient
What kind of strips are used in the eye during a surgical procedure?
Florescent strips
What age group is most likely to have a foreign body removal of the ear?
Children younger than 4
Name one technique that may be used to remove the object from the nose?
Suction machines with tubes attached
Instruments may be inserted in the nose
What gauge needle is attached to the tuberculin syringe?
25 or 27 gauge needle
Name 5 Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) medical assistants need during surgery?
Surgical gloves
bouffant cap
Shoe covers
eye protection and Mask
Gown
Name three of the most common foreign objects that are found in the eye?
metal
glass
wood
plastic
sand
Name three of the most common foreign objects found in the ear canal?
Food
Insects
Toys
Buttons
Pieces of crayon
Small batteries
Name three of the most common foreign objects found in the nose?
tissue
clay
pieces of toys
erasers
Name two instruments that are on the tray set up?(Nose)
Light source(headlamp), Topical vasoconstrictor, Nasal speculum, Bag-valve mask, Alligator or Bayonet forceps, hooked probe, Ballon Catheter, Curette, Suction apparatus
What is the medical assistant's role for all 3 kinds of surgeries? (eye, ear, and nose)
To explain the process, comfort/support the patient, help prepare the process, Assist the doctor during the surgery.
What is a corneal foreign body?
An object embedded in the cornea of the eye.
What common object is found in the ear lobe either stuck in the lobe from infection or placed too deep during insertion?
earrings
What is a different way a foreign body may enter the nose?
trying to smell the object