Middle ear effusion - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

GNUR 238 Exam 3 Questions And Answers 2024 Hordeolum - ANS-An acute infection originating in the sebaceous gland of the eyelid; usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus Conjunctivitis - ANS-An inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar conjunctiva; caused by local infection of bacteria or virus and by an allergic reaction, systemic infection or chemical irritation Strabismus - ANS-An abnormal ocular alignment in which the visual axes do not meet at the desired point; can have two types para...

HFHC Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers Otitis media - Answer-Middle ear infection/inflammation, most prevalent childhood disease - mainly in colder months (winter) Types of otitis media - Answer-1. acute otitis media 2. serous otitis media (otitis media w/effusion) 3. chronic otitis media Acute otitis media - Answer--bacterial infection in the middle ear from pathogens transferred from the nasopharynx -usually follows an upper resp. infection -s/s: ear pain, irritability, malai...

CMN 568 Exam Test Bank 232 Questions and Answers (All are Correct) How long does effusion behind TM last post AOM? - Answer up to 3 months; if longer than 3mo, refer for hearing test and possible PE tubes SNAP approach to AOM - Answer Safety Net Abx Prescription; watchful waiting for 48-72hr to see if symptoms improve or worsen; allows many children to avoid abx use and let infection clear on its own treatment for AOM - Answer first line: amoxicillin 90mg/kg/day divided BID if failed:...

The fleshy part of the ear that protrudes from the side of the head is called the : Auricle or Pinna The average adults canal is about _____ inch in length and about _____ inch in diameter : 1 and ¼ The cone of light is a reflection of the light from : an otoscope on the tympanic membrane The external auditory canal's resonant frequency is : about 2700hz and varies slightly from person to person The structure of the tympanic membrane is made up of : 3 layers The transduction of ene...

A suspected middle ear effusion with pneumatic otoscope would show... ~ No tympanic membrane movement with positive or negative pressure True or false: prophylactic antibiotics should be prescribed in children who have frequent episodes of acute otitis media. ~ False What is the first line antibiotic for acute otitis media in a patient without any antibiotic history in the last 3 months? ~ Amoxicillin If patient diagnosed with acute otitis media was prescribed amoxicillin and ...

NR565 / NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals Midterm Exam Review | Rated A Study Guide |Chamberlain College 1. Which of the following is the most prudent first-line treatment choice for an otherwise well toddler with AOM who requires antimicrobial therapy? A. ceftibuten B. amoxicillin C. cefuroxime D. azithromycin 2. Most AOM is caused by: A. certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and select respiratory viruses. B. atypical bacteria and pathogenic fungi. C. rhinovirus and methicil...

NU631 Herzing University -ClinicalsNU631 Eyes & Lids correctly answeredconductive hearing loss - correct answer hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear, or ossicles external or middle ear dysfcn 2/2 obstruction, mass loading, stiffness, discontinuity sensorineural hearing loss - correct answer the most common form of hearing loss, also called nerve deafness; caused by damage to the cochlea's receptor cells or to the auditor...

CMN 568 Exam 1 Correctly Answered. proper otoscopic technique - correct answer Proper technique: Note that he is bracing his finger against the child's cheek, if patient moves, so does otoscope OTITIS EXTERNA - correct answer Cellulitis of the soft tissues of the external auditory canal -AKA swimmers ear Otitis externa pathogens - correct answer Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus or other fungi (especially diabetics) Risk Factors otitis externa - cor...

NR 602 Final Chamberlain College Exam Questions and Answers Vision Screening Rec's for Children (USPSTF) - Answer- once at age 3-5 yo and then at regular intervals Grade B recommendation Refer child to opthalmology if... - Answer- any abn's in eye mvmt dark or white spots in pupil PERLLA absent by age 6 asymm pupil size change in color or brightness of vision Audiometry Screening Recs in Children - Answer- at birth prior to hospital d/c once before 24-30 m and ongiong as appropriate...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...