The Ear Flashcards
1
Q
ear exam components
A
- inspection
- palpation
- special test
2
Q
ear inspection
A
- ext. ear & canal for sym, masses, d/c, cerumen
3
Q
ear palpation
A
- auricle
- tragus
- mastoid process
4
Q
What does a tender mastoid process indicate?
A
- mastoiditis
- otitis media
5
Q
ear special tests
A
- tug test
- finger rub
- Weber
- Rinne
- otoscopic
6
Q
What does a (+) tug test indicate?
A
- otitis externa
7
Q
interpret Weber results
A
- equal = normal
- louder in affected ear = conductive
- louder in normal ear = sensorineural
8
Q
interpret Rinne results
A
- normal = AC > BC
- conductive = AC BC; false (-)
9
Q
What are you looking for on otoscopic exam?
A
- cone of light
- malleus (NOT MALLEOLUS!)
- TM color/position
10
Q
What does a red/bulging, air-fluid level TM indicate?
A
- otitis media
