Exam 13: Ears, nose, mouth, and Throat

You would expect a patient who has normal hearing to report which of the following after a Rinne test?

When examining a patient's gums,the nurse would do which of the following? Select all that apply.

To evaluate transillumination of a patient's maxillary sinuses,you would place a strong light source under each eye and then observe the red glow

Which structures of the middle ear are involved in movement of the ossicles?

Which structure of the ear is responsible for balance and equilibrium?

The results of a patient's Weber test indicate a conductive hearing loss in the right ear.This is based on a report of

To perform the Weber test,you would first strike the tines of a 512 Hz tuning fork on the ulnar border of the palm of your hand and then place the stem firmly

Thin,pearly white lesions that coalesce and are palpable on the sides of the tongue are characteristic of ____________________.

Typical findings due to allergic reactions to medications or foods that affect the lips include

You observe redness,swelling,and narrowing of the external ear,which most likely indicate acute otitis ____________________.

Individuals who snort cocaine are likely to experience which problem?

The nurse is reviewing the normal limits of a hearing examination for a patient who presents with decreased hearing.Which of the following findings would indicate the need for additional investigation?

A patient who is Native American comes to you complaining of left ear pain.He gives a history of frequent upper respiratory infections,smoking,and working construction in the cold weather.You suspect that he has

Which portion of the ear has bony and membranous portions?

The submaxillary salivary glands secrete fluid

The nurse conducts an internal examination of a patient's nose.The examination reveals bilateral pale and edematous nasal mucus with clear,watery discharge.Which of the following do these findings most likely indicate?

You are conducting an auditory screening on your patients.Which of the following findings would require further exploration? Select all that apply.

You observe a bony ridge in the midline of a patient's hard palate,which most likely indicates