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Marty

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During an examination, the patient states he is hearing a buzzing sound and says that it is driving me crazy The nurse recognizes that this symptom indicates:
 
  a. Vertigo.
  b. Pruritus.
  c. Tinnitus.
  d. Cholesteatoma.

Question 2

The nurse is performing a middle ear assessment on a 15-year-old patient who has had a history of chronic ear infections. When examining the right tympanic membrane, the nurse sees the presence of dense white patches.
 
  The tympanic membrane is otherwise unremarkable. It is pearly, with the light reflex at 5 o'clock and landmarks visible. The nurse should:
  a.
  Refer the patient for the possibility of a fungal infection.
  b.
  Know that these are scars caused from frequent ear infections.
  c.
  Consider that these findings may represent the presence of blood in the middle ear.
  d.
  Be concerned about the ability to hear because of this abnormality on the tympanic membrane.


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6ana001

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Tinnitus is a sound that comes from within a person; it can be a ringing, crackling, or buzzing sound. It accompanies some hearing or ear disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Dense white patches on the tympanic membrane are sequelae of repeated ear infections. They do not necessarily affect hearing.


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

dreamfighter72

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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