ENT exam Flashcards
1
Q
overall structure
A
WIPE
inspect
temp
throat (mouth inspection, tongue depressor)
sinuses
nose
ear (external v internal)
lymph node
2
Q
throat - mouth inspection
A
mucous membranes
teeth
swelling
exudates
redness
white patches
halitosis
3
Q
throat - tongue depressor
A
soft palate
appearance of tonsils
4
Q
nose inspection
A
tilt head back then inspect
mucous // redness // swelling
5
Q
external ear inspection
A
redness // swelling
press on pre-auricular/post-auricular & mastoid bone
6
Q
internal ear inspection
A
tympanic membrane visible // intact // light reflex // shiny // redness // swelling // discharge
7
Q
otitis media v externa treatment
A
media –> not better in 3 days or perforated = amoxacillin
externa –> gentamicin & gentason
