NURS 3122 Midterm: Assessing the ears and hearing, nose and Sinuses, chest, heart
10 Mar 2017
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Audiometry is a screening procedure using air conduction that measures hearing for pure- tone frequencies and loudness. Tympanometry is a test to estimate the presence in the middle ear and an indirect measure of tympanic membrane movement. Weber test- place the vibrating tuning fork on top of the child"s skull in the midline. Rinne test- place the vibrating tuning fork handle on the mastoid process behind an ear. Does not turn toward sounds by 4 months of age. Babbles as a young infant, but does not keep babbling or develop speech sounds after 6 months of age. No speech by 2 years of age. Inability to follow age-appropriate directions, such as bring me the book . Speech sounds are not distinct as expected at appropriate ages. Nasal flaring, widening of the nares with breathing, is a sign of respiratory distress. The child"s airway must be patent to ensure adequate oxygenation. Inspect the lips for color, shape, symmetry, moisture, and lesions.
