68W LPC exam - EENT Primary Care

What are the (8) structures of the eyes? - Answer- Iris - Sclera - Lacrimal Glands - Pupil - Conjunctiva - Retina - Cornea - Lens What are the red flags for eye complains - Answer- 1. visual loss 2. history of trauma (MOI) 3. Foreign body 4. photophobia 5. severe eye pain What's the most important step in evaluating ocular problems ? - Answer- Visual Acuity How do you assess visual acuity in cases of burn - Answer- in case of ocular burns the eyes must be flushed first. Once the Mechanisms of the burn have been eliminated, the visual acuity screen is accomplished. what's the standard eye chart? - Answer- Snellen Chart What are these abbreviations used for: 1. O.S. 2. O.D. 3. O.U. - Answer- 1. O.S. (left eye) 2. O.D. (right eye) 3. O.U (both eyes) Common complains of the eye: - Answer- a. Red eye (general term) b. conjunctivitis Treatment for Conjunctivitis - Answer- Refer to MO What are the 3 structures of the External ear? - Answer- a. Auricle or Pinna b. Tragus c. External Auditory Canal