Chapter 39, 10 &11 Flashcards
1
Q
What happens if diseases or conditions of the ear aren’t treated?
A
Can cause damage to nerves and tissues could lead to mild deafness
2
Q
Advise patients not to put anything into their ears to…
A
avoid damaging the tympanic membrane
3
Q
Why is cerumen produced?
A
To protect and moisten the membrane of the ear canal
4
Q
What work conditions would possibly cause permanent hearing loss?`
A
Extremely loud noises
5
Q
Urge pts should have regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss every…
A
year (anually)
6
Q
Common behaviors of hearing loss
A
- Frequent asking to repeat
- talking in an inappropriately loud voice.
- not responding when spoken to.
- not pronouncing words well
7
Q
Common pt complaints related to hearing loss/auditory nerve damage
A
- ringing in the ears
- decreased hearing in one or both ears
- infection to the ear
- bleeding from the ear
- any unusual noise or feeling in ears
8
Q
Jaeger chart
A
Common method of screening for near vision acuity.
- Conducted in well-lighted room w/o interruptions.
- card held by pt 14 and 16 in from eye
9
Q
2 primary color deficiency:
A
Daltonism and achromatic vision
