Author Question: Which portion of the ear is responsible for maintaining equilibrium? a. External ear b. Inner ... (Read 17 times)

NguyenJ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which portion of the ear is responsible for maintaining equilibrium?

a. External ear
b. Inner ear
c. Middle ear
d. Ossicles

Question 2

A 48-year-old patient comes to the physician's office complaining of diminished near vision, which the nurse confirms with testing. She should document this finding as:

a. Myopia
b. Diplopia
c. Presbyopia
d. Mydriasis

scottmt · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The inner ear is responsible for hearing and equilibrium. The middle ear, which contains the ossicles (auditory structures), conducts sound waves to the inner ear. The external ear collects and conveys sound waves to the middle ear.

Answer to Question 2

C
Diminished near vision in a patient over age 40 or so years is known as presbyopia. Diminished distant vision is known as myopia. Double vision is known as diplopia. Mydriasis or enlarged pupils may be seen with glaucoma.