The nurse is using an ophthalmoscope during a routine head-to-toe assessment. Which is the nurse assessing
1) External ear canal
2) Tympanic membrane
3) Red light reflex
4) Cranial nerves
Question 2
Which action by the nurse is appropriate when using an otoscope to assess the tympanic membrane of an adult?
1) Pulling the earlobe up and back
2) Pulling the earlobe down and back
3) Pulling the earlobe horizontally to straighten the ear canal
4) Avoiding moving the canal out of the normal anatomic position