Ear Assessment

Question 1

When does the ear develop?

Answer 1

During the first trimester

Question 2

How do we hear ?

Answer 2

The transmission and conversion of sound vibrations are converted into a nerve impulse

Question 3

Subjective Data collection for ear

Answer 3

Pain
Discharge
Infection
Ringing - Tinnitus 
Dizziness- Vertigo 
Hearing Loss
 Environmental Noises 
Self Care

Question 4

Objective data collection

Answer 4

Inspect and Palpate

Question 5

What color should the tympanic membrane be

Answer 5

Gray in color and flat

Question 6

Otitis media is ….

Answer 6

an ear infection

Question 7

How do we assess for hearing loss?

Answer 7

Voice Test
Whisper voice into 1 ear at a time
Stand approx. 1-2 feet from patient and instruct them to cover opposite ear
Whisper 1-2 syllable words (baseball, football)
Repear procedure in other ear - use different words
Person should respond correctly at least 50% of time

Question 8

What are the types of hearing loss?

Answer 8

One is mechanical and the other is more nervous system
Conductive = external and middle ear loss results from a blockage
Sensorineural = perceptive loss from nerve damage in the inner ear
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Question 9

What are nursing diagnoses for the ears?

Answer 9

Sensory/perceptual alterations: auditory

Impaired social interactions