The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old patient who has suffered head injuries from a recent motor vehicle accident. Which of these statements indicates the most important reason for assessing for any drainage from the ear canal?
a. If the drum has ruptured, then purulent drainage will result.
b. Bloody or clear watery drainage can indicate a basal skull fracture.
c. The auditory canal many be occluded from increased cerumen.
d. Foreign bodies from the accident may cause occlusion of the canal.
Question 2
The nurse is performing an otoscopic examination on an adult. Which of these actions is correct?
a. Tilting the person's head forward during the examination
b. Once the speculum is in the ear, releasing the traction
c. Pulling the pinna up and back before inserting the speculum
d. Using the smallest speculum to decrease the amount of discomfort
Assessing Tracheal Position
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Bilateral psoriasis on a patient’s knees.
The excitatory and inhibitory signals that directly influence the activity of a motor neuron.
Apply circular friction to the area of the head around the base of the ears.
Types of Blast Injuries (Part 1 of 2)