NUR 203 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTION
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ 1. List the anatomical landmarks of the external ear. Answer:
◉ 2. Describe the tympanic membrane and its anatomical
landmarks. Answer:
◉ 3. List the functions of the middle ear. Answer: 1. Conducts sound
2. Protects inner ear
3. Eustachian tube allows equalization of air pressure
◉ 4. State the functions of the inner ear that can be assessed.
Answer: You can test the function of the inner ear by:
using the romberg test.
It assesses the ability of the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear to
help maintain standing balance
◉ 5. Identify pertinent health history questions related to the ears.
Answer: Earaches
, Infections
Discharge
Hearing loss
Environmental noise
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Self-care behaviors
◉ 6. Complete an assessment of the ears understanding the purpose
of each assessment technique. Otoscopic examination of the
tympanic membrane is not required at this time. Answer: Ear Exam
Inspect external ear
Size and shape of auricle
Position and alignment on head
Note skin condition for color, lumps, lesions
Check movement of auricle and tragus for tenderness
Evaluate external auditory meatus note size, swelling, redness,
discharge, cerumen, lesions, foreign body
Otoscopic exam
External canal
Cerumen, discharge, foreign body, lesions
Redness or swelling of canal wall
TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ 1. List the anatomical landmarks of the external ear. Answer:
◉ 2. Describe the tympanic membrane and its anatomical
landmarks. Answer:
◉ 3. List the functions of the middle ear. Answer: 1. Conducts sound
2. Protects inner ear
3. Eustachian tube allows equalization of air pressure
◉ 4. State the functions of the inner ear that can be assessed.
Answer: You can test the function of the inner ear by:
using the romberg test.
It assesses the ability of the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear to
help maintain standing balance
◉ 5. Identify pertinent health history questions related to the ears.
Answer: Earaches
, Infections
Discharge
Hearing loss
Environmental noise
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Self-care behaviors
◉ 6. Complete an assessment of the ears understanding the purpose
of each assessment technique. Otoscopic examination of the
tympanic membrane is not required at this time. Answer: Ear Exam
Inspect external ear
Size and shape of auricle
Position and alignment on head
Note skin condition for color, lumps, lesions
Check movement of auricle and tragus for tenderness
Evaluate external auditory meatus note size, swelling, redness,
discharge, cerumen, lesions, foreign body
Otoscopic exam
External canal
Cerumen, discharge, foreign body, lesions
Redness or swelling of canal wall
