Eyes v ear trauma Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Which condition is caused by damage to the innter ear, auditory nerve, or brain
A
Sensorineural hearing loss
2
Q
Which condition is caused when sound has problems transmitting through the outer and middle ear to the inner ear?
A
Conductive hearing loss
3
Q
What could ear trauma result in?
A
Permanent hearing deficits
4
Q
What could cause ear trauma?
A
Direct physical trauma, excessively loud noises
5
Q
Blood or clear exudate, tinnitus, dizziness, ear pain, nausea and vomiting, and hearing deficits are manifestations of?
A
Ear trauma
6
Q
When should you remove an object from a patient?
A
ONLY if the object is easily removable from the ear
7
Q
When could early diagnosis and treatment prevent or limit severity?
A
Eye trauma
