lecture 5 - exam 1

Question 1

what is a case history

Answer 1

patient’s subjective account of symptoms

account of the patient’s life & factors that might contribute to the present condition

Question 2

what type of questions do they ask on a case history

Answer 2

hearing related

medical/health related

hearing aid history - or other intervention if applicable

Question 3

pre measures

Answer 3

client oriented scale of improvement (COSI)

not standardized - very personal goals

Question 4

is otoscopy diagnostic

Answer 4

NO

Question 5

otoscopy purpose

Answer 5

referral

anatomy

Question 6

referral

Answer 6

deformity of the ear

active drainage

impacted cerumen

no visible TM

foreign object

Question 7

anatomy

Answer 7

something that may interfere w/ hearing or balance testing or hearing aid fitting

Question 8

how to hold an otoscope

Answer 8

like a pen

use dominant hand

brace head w/ ur hand/pinky

Question 9

how to straighten ear canal in adults

Answer 9

pull pinna up & back

Question 10

how to straighten ear canal in infants & toddlers

Answer 10

hold pinna gently & pull down

Question 11

how to straighten ear canal in young children

Answer 11

hold pinna gently & pull straight back