Alterations in sensory perceptions/disorder of the eyes and ears

Question 1

When is eye color determined?

Answer 1

By 6-12 months

Question 2

When do tears appear?

Answer 2

The first 2-4 weeks of life

Question 3

Physical examination of the eye

Answer 3

-Position
-Symetry
-Discharge
-Tearing
-PERLA
-Redness

Question 4

Inspection of the eye

Answer 4

Ophthalmoscope

Question 5

Lab and diagnostic tests?

Answer 5

Culture of the eye discharge

Question 6

What is conjunctivitis?

Answer 6

Inflammation of the bulbar

Question 7

What are some causes of conjunctivitis?

Answer 7

Infection, allergy or chemicals

Question 8

Signs of BACTERIAL conjunctivitis?

Answer 8

Inflamed, purulent discharge

Question 9

Treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis?

Answer 9

Antibiotics or ointment

Question 10

Signs of VIRAL conjunctivitis?

Answer 10

Inflamed, watery discharge, tearing

Question 11

Treatment for viral conjunctivitis?

Answer 11

Relieve symptoms

Question 12

Is conjunctivitis contagious?

Answer 12

VERY

Question 13

Risk factors for conjunctivitis

Answer 13

-Under 2
-Daycare, school
-Ear infections
-Upper resp infections

Question 14

Conjunctivitis teaching

Answer 14

-Apply drops/ointment
-Warm compresses
-Washing hands

Question 15

When can children go back to school with viral conjunctivitis?

Answer 15

When symptoms decrease

Question 16

When can children go back to school with bacterial conjunctivitis?

Answer 16

24-48 hours after beginning of treatment

Question 17

What is a nasal duct obstruction?

Answer 17

Build-up of tears in the lacrimal sac causing obstruction

Question 18

Nasal duct teaching

Answer 18

Clean eyes frequently with moist cloth
Teach nasolacrimal duct massage

Question 19

What is myopia?

Answer 19

Doesn’t see well from far

Question 20

What is nearsightedness?

Answer 20

MYOPIA

Question 21

What is hyperopia?

Answer 21

Sees from far but not well from close

Question 22

What is farsightedness?

Answer 22

Hyperopia

Question 23

What is an astigmatism?

Answer 23

Blurred vision causing dizziness, headaches, eye fatigue

Question 24

What is strabismus?

Answer 24

Misalignment of the eye (lazy eye)

Question 25

What is exotropia?

Answer 25

The eye turns outwards

Question 26

What is esotropia?

Answer 26

The eye turns inwards

Question 27

What is treatment for strabismus

Answer 27

Eye patches
Glasses
Surgery

Question 28

What is nystagmus?

Answer 28

Very rapid, irregular eye movements

Question 29

What to be alert for?

Answer 29

If child does not fix and follow, no eye contact, unaffected by bright light
Rubbing, covering the eye, frequent blinking

Question 30

What is acute otitis media?

Answer 30

Virus or bacteria

Question 31

Where is a AOM located?

Answer 31

The middle ear

Question 32

What usually proceed’s AOM?

Answer 32

Upper respiratory infections

Question 33

Which children are less at risk for AOM?

Answer 33

Breastfed children

Question 34

How are the Eustachian tubes in younger children?

Answer 34

Short and horizontal

Question 35

What are the outcomes of short and horizontal Eustachian tubes?

Answer 35

Trouble draining = risk of infection

Question 36

Signs and symptoms of AOM?

Answer 36

Fever, irritability, unexplained cries

Question 37

What should be #1 healing?

Answer 37

Natural healing because of ATB resistance

Question 38

When should you watchful wait?

Answer 38

Over 6 months with temp under 39

Question 39

When should you not watchful wait?

Answer 39

Under 6 months and temp over 39

Question 40

When should ATB be given immediately?

Answer 40

Under 3 months

Question 41

Risk factors for AOM?

Answer 41

-Young age
-Previous AOM or OME
-Absent breastfeeding
-2nd hand tobacco smoke