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Assessment Steps - Ears Flashcards

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Inspect and palpate external ear

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Size and shape
Skin condition
Tenderness
External auditory meatus

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Inspect using otoscope

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External canal
Tympanic membrane
Color and characteristics
Position 
Integrity of membrane
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Test hearing acuity

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Whispered voice test

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