NCLEX CRAM | Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders




1. Myopia
        a. nearsightedness 

2. Hyperopia 
        a. farsightedness 

3. Closed Angle Glaucoma 
         a. sudden eye pain with N/V 

4. Never remove a penetrating object from the eye 




5. Chemical splash a. flush the eyes for 15-20 minutes 

6. Never use ear candles to remove cerumen 

7. Rinne Test 
            a. hearing test used to evaluate unilateral hearing loss
            b. vibrating tuning fork on mastoid bone 

8. Weber Test 
            a. used to detect unilateral conductive hearing loss 
            b. vibrating tuning fork placed in middle of forehead




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