Week 3 Flashcards
What assessments are involved in an ear examination
- Cerumen Impaction
- Whisper Test
- Weber and Rinne test
What are you looking for in an oral examination?
- Ulcers
poor oral hygiene - Oral Thrush
- Xerostomia
*Dental Carries
What is an oral ulcer caused by?
may be caused by nutritional deficiencies
What may cause dental carries?
Poor oral hygeine (this can be painful)
What is oral thrush and what may it be caused by?
overgrowth of yeast that may be caused by steroid inhalers
What is xerostomia?
a dry mouth often caused by medication
What are some neurological disorders that an elderly person may experience?
stroke, Parkinson’s, peripheral neuropathy, herniated disc, arthritis, MS
What are cranial nerves 9 and 10
the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves
How do you test cranial nerve 9 and 10?
- Phonation “ah”
- Swallowing
- Gag reflex
What is cranial nerve 7
The facial nerve
How do you test cranial nerve 7?
- Facial symmetry
- Ability to raise eyebrows, frown, smile, close eyes tightly, puff out cheeks
What are cranial nerves 3,4 and 6
oculomotor, trochlear and abducens
how do you test cranial nerves 3, 4 and 6
- Light pupillary response
- Extra-ocular movement (six cardinal positions of gaze)
What is the cerebellum responsible for?
coordination
what can effect cerebellar function?
Disorders such as alcohol misuse, stroke, tumor, brain degeneration, MS, and certain medications (i.e., benzodiazepines, antiepileptics) can cause cerebellar dysfunction