Asked by Caitlin Moore on Jul 29, 2024
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The nurse is performing an ear examination of an 80-year-old patient. Which of these findings would be considered normal?
A) High-tone frequency loss
B) Thin, translucent membrane
C) Shiny, pink tympanic membrane
D) Increased elasticity of the pinna
High-Tone Frequency Loss
A hearing impairment where there is a reduced ability to hear or interpret high-pitched sounds, often affecting perception of speech sounds.
Tympanic Membrane
Otherwise known as the eardrum, it is a thin layer that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
Elasticity
The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed.
- Recognize normal versus abnormal findings in ear examinations across different age groups.
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Komal KhatorJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A high-tone frequency hearing loss is apparent for those affected with presbycusis, the hearing loss that occurs with aging. The pinna loses elasticity (not increases), causing ear lobes to be pendulous. The eardrum may be whiter in color and more opaque and duller (not translucent or shiny, pink) in the older person than in the younger adult.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize normal versus abnormal findings in ear examinations across different age groups.