« previous next »

Author Question: An important part of the physical exam is the otoscopic examination of the ear. The ear canal should ... (Read 54 times)

geodog55

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
on: Jun 27, 2018
An important part of the physical exam is the otoscopic examination of the ear. The ear canal should be straightened prior to visualization.
 
  If the child is younger than 3, this is accomplished when the nurse pulls the pinna of the ear down and back. Is this the correct procedure? Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Which factor predisposes the urinary tract to infection?
 
  a. Increased fluid intake
  b. Short urethra in young girls
  c. Prostatic secretions in males
  d. Frequent emptying of the bladder


mochi09

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

T
If the child is older than 3, the pinna is pulled up and back. As much of the ear canal as
possible should be visible before the speculum is inserted into the auditory meatus.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback
A This offers protective measures against UTIs.
B The short urethra in females provides a ready pathway for invasions of
organisms.
C Prostatic secretions have antibacterial properties that inhibit bacteria.
D This offers protective measures against UTIs.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

Did you know?

Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

The otoscope is positioned in the ear prior to examination of the auditory canal. The otoscope is positioned in the ear prior to examination of the auditory canal.
The continents were not always in their present positions. The position of the continents is importa The continents were not always in their present positions. The position of the continents is importa
Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination Body Part, Method of Examination, and Equipment Used During the General Physical Examination
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department. A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
How to solve two inequalities at once (Part 2) How to solve two inequalities at once (Part 2)
ATP, an important energy currency in cells ATP, an important energy currency in cells
Video: Fermentation - When Oxygen Is Absent, Pyruvate to Lactate & Pyruvate to Ethanol

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library