228 Test EENTS

Define: Chalazion

infected myopia glands (stye)
pterygium

dust & wind exposure causes eyeball sclera to grow up onto cornea to protect it
cultural considerations
- darker skinned clients may have yellow/orange freckled sclera
- cataract: worldwide
ectropian & entropian eyelids
- ectro: lids droop outward
- entropian: lids come in
- both affect tear production
pinguecula
- yellow/clear fatty deposit on eye
- common in older clients
Weber's test

tuning fork on top of head
Rinne Test
- tuning fork behind hear on bone; in front of ear in air
- AC > BC
Romberg Test

for dizziness--20 seconds standing with eyes closed
Aging adult considerations with nose/mouth
- smell and taste decrease, may lead to decreased appetite
- medications can decrease smell/taste
- gums recede, become ischemic

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228 Test EENTS

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Health Assessment

Updated

2010-10-19T22:40:02Z

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