Due to otitis media, Shauna has fluid collection in her middle ear. Antibiotics alone have not helped Shauna recover. Which procedure would Shauna’s doctor have to perform to cure her? A. Shauna’s doctor must drain fluid from the middle ear. B. Shauna’s doctor must prescribe an antihistamine. C. Shauna’s doctor must perform a procedure on her pinna. D. Shauna’s doctor must prescribe an anesthetic. E. Shauna’s doctor must insert a cochlear implant.

The nurse is caring for a 1 year old client diagnosed with acute otitis media. The client is experiencing otalgia, has been febrile for 24 hours, and is pulling at his left ear. Which intervention is the priority nursing action?A. Position the child on his left sideB. Administer antibiotic ear dropsC. Administer acetaminophen as prescribedD. Apply a heat pack to the left ear

If Nicole's condition increases in severity because of ear problems, what would be the next best thing you should do as nurse?*1 pointA. Refer urgentlyB. Give an antibiotic for 5 daysC. Instruct mother when to return immediatelyD. Dry the ear by wicking

Case Study 1Sylvia is a 24-year-old female with complaints of ear pain, hearing loss, and runny nose. She was diagnosed with an acute otitis media. See below for physical exam of affected ear.   See below for physical exam of unaffected ear.  1. In which ear does Sylvia have an infection?  2. Will Sylvia have a conductive or sensorineural hearing loss?  3. Sylvia asked if her hearing loss is permanent. How would you respond? 4. The most common pathogen to cause acute otitis media is:                          5. The Tympanic Membrane separates the external and middle ear; it is normally                      and is                    in color. The cone of light will normally be at 5 O'Clock in the                    ear and 7 O'Clock in the                    ear.

When cleaning his ear canal with a cotton swab, Garrett pushes the swab into the external acoustic meatus as far as he can. When he is met with some resistance, he pushes harder and suddenly feels a sharp, intense pain. He then notices that all he can hear from that ear is a constant ringing. What damage has he most likely done to the ear?Multiple ChoiceHe has torn the oval window so sound vibrations are not being transmitted into the inner ear.He has torn the skin of the ear canal, and now blood is preventing sound waves from reaching the tympanic membrane.He has torn the tympanic membrane so sound is not being transmitted to the middle ear.He has damaged the stapes so sound vibrations are not being transmitted to the inner ear.

But assuming Nicole do not have any ear problem, what should you do?*1 pointA. Check for ear dischargeB. Check for tender swelling behind the earC. Assess the next potential problem: check for malnutritionD. Check for ear pain