NurseReview.Org - Ears Nose Throat Mouth Nursing Lecture

Slide 1:Ears, Nose, Mouth, Throat

Slide 2:Ears

Slide 3:Summary of any symptom should include PQRSTU  P= provocative or palliative  Q= quality or quantity  R= region or radiation  S= severity scale  T= timing (onset, duration, frequency)  U= understand client’s perception

Slide 4: Anatomy  The ear is responsible for hearing and balance  Consists of 3 regions  External ear  Middle ear  Inner ear

Slide 5:Structure and Function  External Ear – auricle/pinna movable cartilage and skin Mastoid process= important Landmark  External Auditory Canal – the opening in the external ear; cul-de-sac 2.5 to 3 cm. Long in adult and ends at the eardrum.  Lined with glands that secrete cerumen

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