Ears: Level 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Excessive accumulation of cerumen in the ear canal, however, parts of the TM are still visible.
A
Ceruminosis
2
Q
Easily broken into smaller pieces.
A
Friable
3
Q
Blood behind the tympanic membrane (ear drum), usually caused by trauma to the head.
A
Hemotympanum
4
Q
Ear ache/pain.
A
Otalgia
5
Q
Loss of light reflection of the tympanic membrane.
A
TM Dullness
6
Q
What does TM Dullness usually indicate?
A
Ear infection
7
Q
A hole of break in the tympanic membrane.
A
TM Perforation
8
Q
What may hemotympanum incidate?
A
A skull fracture
