Test Bank for Physical Examination and Health
Assessment 9th Edition Jarvis All Chapters | A+
ULTIMATE GUIDE 2023
Auricle - ANSWER: The external ear is called the auricle or pinna and consists of
movable cartilage and skin.
Cerumen - ANSWER: The ear is lined with glands that secrete cerumen, which is a
yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear.
Tympanic Membrane - ANSWER: The tympanic membrane is a translucent
membrane with a pearly gray color and a prominent cone of light in the
anteroinferior quadrant, which is the reflection of the otoscope light.
Eustachian Tube - ANSWER: The eustachian tube allows an equalization of air
pressure on each side of the tympanic membrane so that the membrane does not
rupture during altitude changes.
Middle Ear - ANSWER: Among its other functions, the middle ear conducts sound
vibrations from the outer ear to the central hearing apparatus in the inner ear.
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER: The nerve impulses are conducted by the auditory
portion of CN VIII to the brain.
Air Conduction - ANSWER: The normal pathway of hearing is air conduction, which
starts when sound waves produce vibrations on the tympanic membrane.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - ANSWER: Sensorineural hearing loss may be caused by
presbycusis, which is a gradual nerve degeneration that occurs with aging and by
ototoxic drugs, which affect the hair cells in the cochlea.
Labyrinth - ANSWER: If the labyrinth ever becomes inflamed, then it feeds the wrong
information to the brain, creating a staggering gait and a strong, spinning, whirling
sensation called vertigo.
Rubella and Hearing - ANSWER: If maternal rubella infection occurs during the first
trimester, then it can damage the organ of Corti and impair hearing.
Ear Infections - ANSWER: Common in infants due to cerumen buildup.
Otosclerosis - ANSWER: Conductive hearing loss in young adults, ages 20-40.
Presbycusis - ANSWER: Age-related hearing loss, affects 60% over 65.
Nerve Degeneration - ANSWER: Causes gradual sensorineural hearing loss in elderly.
, Dry Cerumen - ANSWER: Normal in Asians; indicates no further follow-up needed.
Perforated Eardrum - ANSWER: Ear pain followed by drainage indicates perforation.
Recruitment - ANSWER: Hearing loss with pain at loud speech volumes.
Ototoxic Drugs - ANSWER: Drugs that can cause hearing deficits in infants.
Otoscopic Examination - ANSWER: Pinna pulled up and back for adult examination.
Basal Skull Fracture - ANSWER: Clear or bloody drainage from ear indicates trauma.
Voice Test - ANSWER: Whisper numbers and letters for hearing assessment.
Cilia - ANSWER: Hair-like structures in the ear, may change with age.
Hearing Loss - ANSWER: Progressive loss may indicate underlying conditions.
Middle Ear Infection - ANSWER: Pain when loud sounds occur may indicate infection.
Communication Dysfunction - ANSWER: Difficulty understanding speech in
background noise.
Cerebrospinal Leak - ANSWER: Clear watery drainage after trauma suggests serious
injury.
Health Promotion - ANSWER: Assessing hearing loss is part of patient care.
Physiologic Integrity - ANSWER: Maintaining bodily functions, including hearing.
Client Needs - ANSWER: Focus on health promotion and safe care.
Trauma - ANSWER: Injury can lead to hearing loss or ear issues.
Eardrum Perforation - ANSWER: Rupture leads to pain and possible drainage.
Hearing Assessment - ANSWER: Includes history taking and physical examination.
Background Noise - ANSWER: Can complicate understanding speech, especially in
elderly.
Flaky Cerumen - ANSWER: May indicate normal variation in earwax type.
Otoscopy - ANSWER: Visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum.
Otoscopic examination - ANSWER: Visual inspection of the ear using a speculum.
Assessment 9th Edition Jarvis All Chapters | A+
ULTIMATE GUIDE 2023
Auricle - ANSWER: The external ear is called the auricle or pinna and consists of
movable cartilage and skin.
Cerumen - ANSWER: The ear is lined with glands that secrete cerumen, which is a
yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear.
Tympanic Membrane - ANSWER: The tympanic membrane is a translucent
membrane with a pearly gray color and a prominent cone of light in the
anteroinferior quadrant, which is the reflection of the otoscope light.
Eustachian Tube - ANSWER: The eustachian tube allows an equalization of air
pressure on each side of the tympanic membrane so that the membrane does not
rupture during altitude changes.
Middle Ear - ANSWER: Among its other functions, the middle ear conducts sound
vibrations from the outer ear to the central hearing apparatus in the inner ear.
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER: The nerve impulses are conducted by the auditory
portion of CN VIII to the brain.
Air Conduction - ANSWER: The normal pathway of hearing is air conduction, which
starts when sound waves produce vibrations on the tympanic membrane.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss - ANSWER: Sensorineural hearing loss may be caused by
presbycusis, which is a gradual nerve degeneration that occurs with aging and by
ototoxic drugs, which affect the hair cells in the cochlea.
Labyrinth - ANSWER: If the labyrinth ever becomes inflamed, then it feeds the wrong
information to the brain, creating a staggering gait and a strong, spinning, whirling
sensation called vertigo.
Rubella and Hearing - ANSWER: If maternal rubella infection occurs during the first
trimester, then it can damage the organ of Corti and impair hearing.
Ear Infections - ANSWER: Common in infants due to cerumen buildup.
Otosclerosis - ANSWER: Conductive hearing loss in young adults, ages 20-40.
Presbycusis - ANSWER: Age-related hearing loss, affects 60% over 65.
Nerve Degeneration - ANSWER: Causes gradual sensorineural hearing loss in elderly.
, Dry Cerumen - ANSWER: Normal in Asians; indicates no further follow-up needed.
Perforated Eardrum - ANSWER: Ear pain followed by drainage indicates perforation.
Recruitment - ANSWER: Hearing loss with pain at loud speech volumes.
Ototoxic Drugs - ANSWER: Drugs that can cause hearing deficits in infants.
Otoscopic Examination - ANSWER: Pinna pulled up and back for adult examination.
Basal Skull Fracture - ANSWER: Clear or bloody drainage from ear indicates trauma.
Voice Test - ANSWER: Whisper numbers and letters for hearing assessment.
Cilia - ANSWER: Hair-like structures in the ear, may change with age.
Hearing Loss - ANSWER: Progressive loss may indicate underlying conditions.
Middle Ear Infection - ANSWER: Pain when loud sounds occur may indicate infection.
Communication Dysfunction - ANSWER: Difficulty understanding speech in
background noise.
Cerebrospinal Leak - ANSWER: Clear watery drainage after trauma suggests serious
injury.
Health Promotion - ANSWER: Assessing hearing loss is part of patient care.
Physiologic Integrity - ANSWER: Maintaining bodily functions, including hearing.
Client Needs - ANSWER: Focus on health promotion and safe care.
Trauma - ANSWER: Injury can lead to hearing loss or ear issues.
Eardrum Perforation - ANSWER: Rupture leads to pain and possible drainage.
Hearing Assessment - ANSWER: Includes history taking and physical examination.
Background Noise - ANSWER: Can complicate understanding speech, especially in
elderly.
Flaky Cerumen - ANSWER: May indicate normal variation in earwax type.
Otoscopy - ANSWER: Visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum.
Otoscopic examination - ANSWER: Visual inspection of the ear using a speculum.
