Memory Game Module #7 HAOnline version Terms for eyes & ears HA by Jennie Miron Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness. Macrocephalic: Head is large for age or rapidly increasing in size (e.g., as in hydrocephalus [increased cerebrospinal fluid]). Tympanic Membrane is more commonly known as the eardrum and separates the middle ear from the external ear. The membrane should be shiny and translucent, with pearly grey coloration on inspection. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers. Tonsils are inspected and graded on a 4 point scale. Acute throat infections may result in tonsils appearing bright, red, and swollen with exudate like pus or white spots. Turbinates are bony ridges noted on the interior of each nare. There are three bony turbinates but only two can be seen on inspection. The middle and inferior turbinates appear the same light red colour as nasal mucosa. Fontanelles--the spaces where the sutures intersect on an infant's skull. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism where the eyeballs bulge. Cerumen--Is a yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear--impacted cerumen is common in aging adults Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. Macrocephalic: Head is large for age or rapidly increasing in size (e.g., as in hydrocephalus [increased cerebrospinal fluid]). Turbinates are bony ridges noted on the interior of each nare. There are three bony turbinates but only two can be seen on inspection. The middle and inferior turbinates appear the same light red colour as nasal mucosa. Ptosis refers to a positional defect in which the eyelid droops and gives the appearance of sleepiness. Tympanic Membrane is more commonly known as the eardrum and separates the middle ear from the external ear. The membrane should be shiny and translucent, with pearly grey coloration on inspection. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism where the eyeballs bulge. Fontanelles--the spaces where the sutures intersect on an infant's skull. Tonsils are inspected and graded on a 4 point scale. Acute throat infections may result in tonsils appearing bright, red, and swollen with exudate like pus or white spots. Cerumen--Is a yellow waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear--impacted cerumen is common in aging adults Snellen Chart is the most commonly used and accurate measure of visual acuity. Lymphadenopathy--is an enlargement of the lymph glands greater than 1 cm and is associated with infections like mononucleosis or cancers.
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