WK6: Content Flashcards
Altered Somatic & Special Sensory Function
1
Q
What are the 4 alterations in eye movement?
A
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- Diplopia
- Nystagmus
2
Q
What are the 2 alterations in protective structures?
A
- conjunctivitis
- cataract
3
Q
What are the 8 alterations in hearing and balance?
A
- otitis externa
- eustachian tube dysfunction
- barotrauma
- otitis media
- mastoiditis
- otosclerosis
- meniere disease
- labyrinthitis
4
Q
What are the 3 types of hearing loss?
A
- conductive
- sensorineural
- mixed
5
Q
What is conductive hearing loss?
A
- localized to the outer or middle ear
- can be temporary or permanent
6
Q
What is sensorineural hearing loss?
A
- occurs when cochlea and/or the auditory nerve in the inner ear is damaged/malfunctions
7
Q
What is mixed hearing loss?
A
- combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
