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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The specific physiological condition characterized by excess fluid accumulation in the inner ear. | Endolymphatic hydrops |
| The classic "triad" of symptoms plus one: episodic vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and... | Aural fullness |
| The part of the inner ear responsible for maintaining balance | Semicircular canals |
| The specific type of hearing loss associated with Ménière’s Disease. | Sensorineural hearing loss |
| common antivertigo medication used to treat the spinning sensation. | Meclizine |
| The fluid that mixes with endolymph when the inner ear membrane distends or ruptures. | Perilymph |
| A diagnostic test used specifically to evaluate balance and eye movements. | Electronystagmography (ENG) |
| The surgical procedure that involves removing the entire inner ear sense organ. | Labyrinthectomy |
| A priority nursing safety intervention during an acute attack due to vertigo. | Assistance with ambulation (Fall risk) |
| The primary dietary restriction used to reduce inner ear fluid pressure. | Low sodium (Low salt) |
| Type of hearing loss caused by a physical blockage like earwax or fluid in the middle ear. | Conductive hearing loss |
| The medical term for age-related sensorineural hearing loss. | Presbycusis |
| A hearing test where a tuning fork is placed on the midline of the skull to check for lateralization. | Weber Test |
| The "gold standard" diagnostic test for measuring the degree of hearing loss. | Audiometry |
| A type of hearing loss that involves both conductive and sensorineural components. | Mixed hearing loss |
| Medications that are known to cause damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. | Ototoxic drugs |
| Surgical repair of a perforated tympanic membrane. | Tympanoplasty |
| The specific structure that converts sound vibrations into nerve impulses. | Cochlea |
| A non-verbal communication technique where the nurse uses hand movements to aid understanding. | Gestures |
| The most common cause of conductive hearing loss involving the external canal. | Impacted cerumen (Earwax) |
| The ideal room environment for a patient experiencing severe vertigo. | Quiet and dark |
| A common psychological complication of hearing impairment in the elderly. | Social isolation / Depression |
| A communication "Don't": What a nurse should avoid doing even if the patient can't hear. | Shouting |
| A surgical device used for patients with severe sensorineural loss who don't benefit from hearing aids. | Cochlear implant |
| A tuning fork test that compares air conduction (AC) to bone conduction (BC). | Rinne Test |
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