NURS 247 Exam 4 Terms- HEENT Questions
with Correct Answers
External otitis the condition that causes inflammation of the external ear canal, which is
the tube between the outer ear and eardrum..."swimmer's ear"
Gingivitis Gum inflammation
Glaucoma group of eye diseases causing vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in
the back of your eye called the optic nerve
Lacrimation flow of tears
Lymphadenopathy swelling of lymph nodes
Malocclusion misaligned teeth
Myopia nearsightedness
, Nuchal rigidity Resistance of the extensor muscles of the neck to being bent forwards
(meningitis)
Nystagmus vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements
Otalgia ear pain
Otitis media an infection of the middle ear that causes inflammation (redness and
swelling) and a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum...ear infection
Otorrhea ear drainage
Otosclerosis happens when irregular bone remodeling/growth occurs in your middle
ear...causing hearing loss
Palpebral fissures opening between eyelids... how wide your eyes open
with Correct Answers
External otitis the condition that causes inflammation of the external ear canal, which is
the tube between the outer ear and eardrum..."swimmer's ear"
Gingivitis Gum inflammation
Glaucoma group of eye diseases causing vision loss and blindness by damaging a nerve in
the back of your eye called the optic nerve
Lacrimation flow of tears
Lymphadenopathy swelling of lymph nodes
Malocclusion misaligned teeth
Myopia nearsightedness
, Nuchal rigidity Resistance of the extensor muscles of the neck to being bent forwards
(meningitis)
Nystagmus vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements
Otalgia ear pain
Otitis media an infection of the middle ear that causes inflammation (redness and
swelling) and a build-up of fluid behind the eardrum...ear infection
Otorrhea ear drainage
Otosclerosis happens when irregular bone remodeling/growth occurs in your middle
ear...causing hearing loss
Palpebral fissures opening between eyelids... how wide your eyes open
