Disorders of the ear Flashcards
Establish which is associated with hearing loss in pediatric patients.
Hearing loss is marked by the inability to either detect or perceive sound.
Hearing loss experienced by pediatric patients is primarily permanent.
Conductive hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear.
Many children develop permanent hearing loss related to middle ear infections.
Hearing loss is marked by the inability to either detect or perceive sound.
When educating a group of nurses on hearing loss, the nurse practitioner identifies what common pathological condition that affects the ear?
Craniostenosis
Strabismus
Vertigo
Hyphema
Vertigo
Predict which patient is at an increased risk of developing otitis media.
A 12-year-old in winter climate
A 6-month-old with upper respiratory infection
A 9-month-old with lactose intolerance
A 10-year-old who has been swimming in a pond
A 6-month-old with upper respiratory infection
A nurse practitioner is discussing treatment options for a child presenting with otitis media with effusion (OME). Determine the method that is accurate.
Antihistamines and steroids are recommended for patients presenting with pain.
Otitis media with effusion is a spontaneously resolving condition.
Tympanostomy tubes are indicated for cases of OME lasting more than 1 month.
A 10-day course of amoxicillin is the recommended treatment.
Otitis media with effusion is a spontaneously resolving condition.
A nurse practitioner is educating a group of students on patients presenting with acute otitis media. Establish which statement is accurate regarding AOM.
Acute otitis media is most often diagnosed in the winter months.
Topical antibiotics are recommended for patients presenting with acute otitis media.
Acute otitis media is commonly identified as swimmer’s ear.
Acute otitis media is the accumulation of serous fluid in the middle ear without acute inflammation.
Acute otitis media is most often diagnosed in the winter months.
Determine which factor is accurate when evaluating hearing loss in a pediatric patient.
Speech and language delays secondary to hearing loss are not preventable.
Family history is not a factor when evaluating hearing loss.
Hearing loss may be congenital and discovered in infancy or acquired in later life
Early identification of hearing disorders does not impact cognitive development.
Hearing loss may be congenital and discovered in infancy or acquired in later life
When evaluating a patient with otitis media with effusion (OME), predict an indication for tympanostomy tube placement.
Decreased mobility on pneumatic otoscopy
Ossicular erosion
Hearing loss greater than 10 dB
Foreign body in the ear
Ossicular erosion
A nurse practitioner educated a mother on the management of her toddler who presents with acute otitis media. Determine which statement from the mother reflects a need for further education.
He may have an upper respiratory infection with his ear infection.
I should go to the emergency room immediately if he has a fever.
Irritability and tugging on his ear are symptoms of an ear infection.
Oral antibiotics are typically prescribed.
I should go to the emergency room immediately if he has a fever.
A nurse practitioner is educating a group of students on patients presenting with acute otitis media. Establish which statement is accurate regarding AOM.
Altered visual acuity is a common finding in patients with acute otitis media.
Topical antibiotics are recommended for patients presenting with acute otitis media.
Acute otitis media is commonly identified as swimmer’s ear.
Acute otitis media is a common acute infection of the middle ear space.
Acute otitis media is a common acute infection of the middle ear space.
A nurse practitioner is educating students on cerumen and the treatment of cerumen impaction in children. Propose an accurate statement that reflects an understanding of cerumen impaction.
Hearing loss associated with cerumen impaction may impact cognitive function.
A buildup of earwax is considered a sign of uncleanliness.
Cerumen impaction is usually associated with severe hearing loss.
Most patients with cerumen impaction experience pain.
Hearing loss associated with cerumen impaction may impact cognitive function.
A 15-month-old failed treatment with amoxicillin for otitis media. At his 2-week recheck, his tympanic membrane remained red with distorted landmarks, he has a fever of 101°F, and he has nasal congestion for the past 2 days. Recommend the next best step in treatment.
Ceftriaxone, two doses, 48 hours apart
A 3-week course of Omnicef
A higher dose of amoxicillin and topical antibiotics
Azithromax for 5 days
Ceftriaxone, two doses, 48 hours apart
A 10-year-old has ear pain and does not want anyone to touch his ear. The canal is edematous, and exudate is present. The tympanic membrane cannot be visualized. Recommend how this patient should be managed.
Oral ciprofloxacin
Topical fluoroquinolone
Topical neomycin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
Topical fluoroquinolone
A nurse practitioner is educating a group of nursing students about cerumen in pediatric patients. Propose an accurate statement.
Hearing aids and earplugs contribute to cerumen impaction.
Parents are encouraged to use hook-tipped applicators to remove cerumen.
Cotton-tipped swabs are effective in removing cerumen.
Cerumen is considered dirty and should be removed regularly.
Hearing aids and earplugs contribute to cerumen impaction.
Determine which factor is accurate when evaluating hearing loss in a pediatric patient.
An expanded history to identify the cause of hearing problems is needed.
Speech and language delays secondary to hearing loss are not preventable.
Early identification of hearing disorders does not impact cognitive development.
All children with hearing disorders experience speech and communication delays.
An expanded history to identify the cause of hearing problems is needed.
Establish which is associated with hearing loss in pediatric patients.
Hearing loss experienced by pediatric patients is primarily permanent.
Impacted cerumen is associated with sensorineural hearing loss.
Conductive hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear.
Conductive hearing loss is associated with problems of the middle ear.
Conductive hearing loss is associated with problems of the middle ear.