1010- Test 3 Ear Disorders

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3 types of hearing loss are

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-conductive
-sensorineural
-central

Front 2

____ hearing loss occurs when the external ear canal is blocked by something like cerumen, infection, of a neoplasm.

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Conductive

Front 3

_____ hearing loss occurs when receptors in the inner ear are lost or damaged. It could be a result of ototoxic medications, genetics, or prolonged exposure to loud noises.

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Sensorineural

Front 4

____ hearing loss occurs when the auditory process is compromised at the level of the brain.

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Central

Front 5

____ is hearing loss related to the aging process.

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Presbycuspis

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The part of the ear that you can assess with inspection and palpation is the _____.

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external ear/auricle.

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An ____ is a device used to look in the auditory canal. You will see the external ear and tympanic membrane.

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otoscope

Front 8

____ is a hearing acuity assessment that measures sound waves.

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Audiometry

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How do you know if a pt has hearing loss?

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-Ask them if they have trouble
-cupped hand to ear
-TV volume LOUD
-tilt head toward speaker
-ringing/buzzing in ears
-often misinterpret questions

Front 10

External infections of the ear could be due to

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swimmers ear or impacted cerumen.

Front 11

S/Sx of otitis externa are

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pain, redness, swelling, edema.

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Tx for otitis externa is

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antibacterial/anti-inflammatory drops, abstain from water 7-10 days, if impacted cerumen- remove with mineral oil.

Front 13

There are 3 types of otitis media

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serous, acute, chronic

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____ is inflammation of the middle ear. It often comes from respiratory infections.

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Otitis media

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____ otitis media has effusion. The person feels popping behind ear and may have pain with pressure changes. The tympanic membrane is bulging with fluid behind it.

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Serous

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Tx for serous otitis media is

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anti-inflammatory and antihistamines

Front 17

____ otitis media is whent he tympanic membrane has more bulging, there is fever, and the ear drum often has to be drained. Antibiotics will be given.

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Acute

Front 18

____ otitis media is permanent perforation of the tympanic membrane. There may be changes in the bones of the ear because of chronic infections over time.

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Chronic

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A ______ is a cyst and mass filled with epithelial cell debris. It is slow growing.

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cholesteatoma

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A ____ is an opening of the ear drum.

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myringotomy

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S/Sx of otitis externa are

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pain, redness, swelling, edema.

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Tx for otitis externa is

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antibacterial/anti-inflammatory drops, abstain from water 7-10 days, if impacted cerumen- remove with mineral oil.

Front 23

There are 3 types of otitis media

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serous, acute, chronic

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____ is inflammation of the middle ear. It often comes from respiratory infections.

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Otitis media

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____ otitis media has effusion. The person feels popping behind ear and may have pain with pressure changes. The tympanic membrane is bulging with fluid behind it.

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Serous

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Tx for serous otitis media is

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anti-inflammatory and antihistamines

Front 27

____ otitis media is whent he tympanic membrane has more bulging, there is fever, and the ear drum often has to be drained. Antibiotics will be given.

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Acute

Front 28

____ otitis media is permanent perforation of the tympanic membrane. There may be changes in the bones of the ear because of chronic infections over time.

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Chronic

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A ______ is a cyst and mass filled with epithelial cell debris. It is slow growing.

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cholesteatoma

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A ____ is an opening of the ear drum.

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myringotomy

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A _____ is the repair of a ruptured tympanic membrane.

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tympanoplasty

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A ______ is the removal of the tympanic membrane, ausicles and present tumor.

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radical mastoidectomy

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_____ is hardening of the ear bones.

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Otosclerosis

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Otosclerosis is ____ hearing loss d/t stapes bone becoming fixed or immobile as a result of abnormal bone formation.

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conductive

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Otosclerosis is a hereditary disorder of ____ hearing loss.

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progressive

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Treatment for otosclerosis is a ____.

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stapedectomy.

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Patients with otosclerosis benefit from _____ and the use of _____.

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hearing aids and sodium fluoride

Front 38

2 internal ear disorders are

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Labyrinthitis and Meniere's Disease

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______ is an inflammation of the inner ear. It is uncommon because bacteria and pathogens do not usually get to the inner ear.

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Labyrinthitis

Front 40

S/Sx of labyrinthitis are:

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-nystigmas
-vertigo
-n/v

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_____ is a chronic inner ear disorder associated with the over accumulation of endolymph causing dilation of lymph channels and damage to the inner ear.

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Meniere's Disease

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Meniere's disease is often accompanied by

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hypotension, sweating and nystigmas

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Manifestations of Meniere's disease can be gradual or sudden. They include:

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-recurrent vertigo
-gradual hearing loss
-tinnitus

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Medications used for inner ear infections include:

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Antivert (meclizine) and Diuretic therapy

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Antivert (meclizine) is an _____ that reduces nausea and the swirling sensation associated with vertigo.

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anticholinergic/antiemetic

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Clients with Meniere's disease should follow a ____ diet.

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low sodium

Front 47

Surgical management of Meniere's disease includes:

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endoplymphatic decompression shunt

vestibular branch resection

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Care of clients after ear surgery includes:

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HOB elevated
Restrict movement
Meds- Antiemetic/Antivertigo

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Complications with ear surgery include:

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CSF leakage
bleeding
infection
fever
dizziness

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Restrictions after ear surgery include:

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no swimming, diving, or air travel

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The main purpose for using a hearing aid is to

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increase client safety.

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A Cochlear implant is for _____ hearing loss.

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sensorineural

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Cochlear implants provide _____ but not normal hearing.

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sound perception

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A cochlear implant consists of

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microphone, speech processor, transmitter, receiver, and electrodes

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Medications that can be ototoxic include:

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Viagra
Aspirin
Gentomycin
Lasix