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The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: - ANSWER- -optic disc,
vessels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - ANSWER- -simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - ANSWER- -cataract
Eye emergency - ANSWER- -sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - ANSWER- -Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - ANSWER- -muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - ANSWER- -remove your own glasses and
approach the patient's left eye with your left eye
The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by cranial nerves: - ANSWER- -
III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER- -redness of the conjunctiva
normal peripheral vision would see finger at - ANSWER- -90 degrees
,patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - ANSWER- -both constrict
interruption of red reflex happens when - ANSWER- -there is opacity of cornea or lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - ANSWER- -glaucoma
PERRLA - ANSWER- -pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
cause of red reflex - ANSWER- -light reflecting from the retina
color of tympanic membrane - ANSWER- -pearly gray
sensioneural hearing loss - ANSWER- -related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - ANSWER- -pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - ANSWER- -pull pinna down
ear exam of adult - ANSWER- -pull pinna up and back
darwin tubercle - ANSWER- -a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
when assessing patients ear - ANSWER- -tilt head away from examiner
, The hearing receptors are located in the - ANSWER- -cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER- -pathology in the semicircular canals
common cause of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER- -impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - ANSWER- -absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - ANSWER- -dont smoke in house or car
assessing hearing in babies - ANSWER- -watch for head turn when you call their name
patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - ANSWER- -consider possible basal
skull fracture, refer immediately
common site of nose bleeds - ANSWER- -kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER- -frontal and maxillary
the frenulum is the - ANSWER- -midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of
the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - ANSWER- -within the cheeks in front of the ear
old woman with dry mouth - ANSWER- -medication