Hay-Ear

Question 1

function of cerumen ear wax?

Answer 1

protect and lubricate the ear

Question 1

The outer portion of the ear is called the?

Answer 1

auricle or pinna

Question 2

when examining the ear the ear should appear?

Answer 2

pearly gray and slightly concave

Question 3

function of the eustachian tube?

Answer 3

equalization of pressure on each side of the tympanic membrane

can open up when swallowing or yawning

Question 4

middle ear infection what is the function of the middle ear?

Answer 4

conducts sound in the inner ear

Question 5

what is the normal pathway for hearing?

Answer 5

air conduction

Question 6

Mom is concerned that 2 year old has had 3 ear infections in the past year

Answer 6

Your son’s Eustachian tube is shorter and wider than the adults. Position is more horizontal. Pathogens can migrate through the middle ear

Question 7

acute otitis media

Answer 7

inflammation or infection of the middle ear

moisture in that ear canal that leads to bacterial/fungal overgrowth

which can cause inflammation or infection

Question 8

otitis externa

Answer 8

inflammation or infection of the outer ear

Question 9

otitis externa

Answer 9

earbuds can place child at risk for otitis externa

Question 10

risk factors for ear infection

Answer 10

swimming

children 7-14 kids

earbuds

Question 11

signs and symptoms of ear infection?

Answer 11

swelling
redness
discharge

Question 12

diagnosis of ear infection?

Answer 12

visual exam of the ear

Question 13

Treatment for ear infection?

Answer 13

otic drops (antibiotic plus a steroid)

ciprolfloxacin plus dexamethasone

ear drops- want the child to lay on their unaffected side

warm drops to room temp
have the child lay there for 3-5 minutes

Question 14

prevention of externa?

Answer 14

use of alcohol and vinegar after swimming and showering

santitize ear buds plus avoid the use of cotton swabs in the ear

Question 15

otitis media

Answer 15

upper respiratory infection

congestion & inflammation of the ear

causes obstruction of the eustachian tube

and accumulation of fluid in the middle ear

Question 16

risk factor for otitis media?

Answer 16

cig smoke exposure
more common younger children 6 months-24 months

drainage from affected ear
child may pull on their ear
fever
increased irritablility
not sleeping well at night

otoscope may be red and bulging

treatment pain relievers life Tylenol and NSAIDs

Question 17

recurrent middle ear infections

Answer 17

myringotomy place tubes in the ear

the fluid will drain out of the middle ear

Question 18

swimming is a risk factor for what type of ear disorder?

Answer 18

otitis externa

Question 19

what is the surgical intervention for recurrent otitis media?

Answer 19

myringotomy