T4 Bluepint - Ear and Hearing (Josh) Flashcards
Client shows up with genetic deformity of ear. What else should we ask about?
Any kidney or urinary tract problems?
***kidneys / urinary tract develop at same time in utero as the ears
Tympanic Membrane:
In the left ear, the cone of light is at —
In the right ear, the cone of light is at —
7 o’clock
5 o’clock
Diagnostic Testing:
What type of sounds are being tested with a Watch Test?
high frequency sounds
Diagnostic Testing:
With the – Test, the fork is placed in the middle forehead.
Weber
Diagnostic Testing:
Explain the purpose of the Rinne Test?
Tuning fork is placed next to ear and then on bone
Sound waves should be heard via air conduction longer than bone conduction
Menier’s Disease and Labrythitis are — — diseases.
Inner Ear
Diagnostic Testing:
What is the most reliable form of testing?
Audiometry
Audiometry:
Frequency is measured in —
Intensity is measured in —
hertz
decibals
Audiometry:
Normal human speech is — decibals
60
Audiometry:
— is the lowest level of intensity at which pure tones and speech are heard by 50% of time
Threshold
Diagnostic Tests:
What does Tympanometry measure?
mobility of eardrum and middle ear structures
Diagnostic Tests:
Which test detects hearing loss in patients unable to indicate recognition of sound?
Auditory Brainstem-Evoked Response
***electrodes used
Diagnostic Tests:
Which test detects central or peripheral disease of the VESTIBULAR system?
Electronystagmography (ENG)
Diagnostic Tests:
With ENG, where are the electrodes placed and what are the detecting?
around eyes
detecting any nystagmus elicited by stimulation of the acoustic nerve
Diagnostic Tests:
Which test will not allow them to have a pacemaker?
ENG
Diagnostic Tests:
Teaching regarding ENG test?
No pacemaker
NPO several hrs before
No caffeine, ETOH, sedatives, or antihistamines for 24 hrs prior
Diagnostic Tests:
Which test uses warm water to stimulate nystagmus?
Caloric Testing
***same restrictions as ENG
Which meds can be ototoxic ?
Gentamicin
Amikacin
Metronidazole
Forosemide
NSAIDs (ASA or Ibuprofen)
Chemo (Cisplatin)
Tinnitis is a an — ear problem.
inner
Age related changes in the ear and hearing.
Pinna elongated
Hair in ear canal coarser and longer
Cerumen drier and can cause impaction
Tympanic membrane loses elasticity
Hearing acuity decreases
As we age, which types of sounds are lost first?
high frequency sounds
What are the two types of hearing loss?
Conductive
Sensorineural