The Ears
When nurses examine the ear, they are observing these three things
exterior, interior, and ear alignment
This condition is a reduction in or loss of vision that usually occurs in children who strongly favor one eye
amblyopia
This is an inflammation of the meninges (the covering of the brain and spinal cord
meningitis
These type of seizures are a transient common condition between the ages of 6 months and 5 years of age
febrile
An acute infection of the external ear canal is known as
otitis externa or swimmer's ear
This is the medical term used for farsightedness
hyperopia
At the first indication of meningitis, the HCP performs this procedure
spinal (lumbar puncture) tap
This condition is characterized by recurrent paroxysmal attacks of unconsciousness that may be followed by tonic movements
epilepsy
This procedure happens when the HCP makes an incision of the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure
myringotomy
strabismus
this condition is the inflammation of the brain
encephalitis
this diet is sometimes prescribed after an appropriate metabolic workup for children that do not respond well to anticonvulsant therapy
ketogenic
These are hand signals that correspond to words and assist in communication with a deaf child
sign language
This is an inflammation of the conjunctiva which lines the mucous membrane in the eyelids
conjunctivitis
This is called constant jerky movements of the eyeball
nystagmus
This condition describes permanent, nonprogressive motor disorders caused by a lesion during development (fetal)
cerebral palsy (CP)
This occurs when there is a change in the atmospheric pressure between the internal body systems and the surrounding environment
Barotrauma
A yellowish white reflex is seen in the pupil is caused by this
tumor
Sluggish, dilated, or unequal pupils may indicate this condition and must be reported promptly to the HCP
ICP (intracranial pressure)
this is a temporary disturbance of the brain that is usually followed by a period of unconsciousness
concussion