ear and hearing disorders

Question 1

known as swimmer’s ear because protective layer of cerumen gets washed

S&S: pain that increases when pinna is pulled, dizziness

Tx: antifungal medication, topical antibiotics, and corticosteroids for non-fungal cause

nursing care: room temperature ear drops to prevent dizziness, ear plugs when swimming

Answer 1

external otitis

Question 2

usually occurs within kids and happens with colds with fluid building up in middle ear

S&S: headache, swelling behind ear, soreness

Tx and nursing care: oral antibiotics and topical ear drops

Answer 2

otitis media

Question 3

is the hardening of the middle ear bone

S&S: hearing loss with no infection

Tx: stapedectomy and prosthesis is inserted

nursing care: pain management, follow wound care for ear

Answer 3

otosclerosis

Question 4

hearing loss associated with aging

S&S: hearing well in quiet area but poorly in noisy places

Tx: hearing aids

nursing care: adaption with supportive devices, hearing aids

Answer 4

Presbycusis

Question 5

disorder of labyrinth unknown cause

S&S: related to fluid accumulation in inner ear

TX: medications to reduce the severity of attacks, last resort resort

nursing care: anxiety, self-care

Answer 5

Meniere disease