Physical Examination and Health AssessmentThis volume is geared toward BSN nursing students and practising nurses, and provides the information necessary to carry out holistic health assessment across the lifespan. |
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... otoscope ) • Tongue depressor • Pocket vision screener • Skin - marking pen • Flexible tape measure and ruler marked ... otoscope and ophthalmoscope . The otoscope funnels light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane . The ...
... otoscope ) • Tongue depressor • Pocket vision screener • Skin - marking pen • Flexible tape measure and ruler marked ... otoscope and ophthalmoscope . The otoscope funnels light into the ear canal and onto the tympanic membrane . The ...
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... otoscope As you inspect the external ear , note the size of the auditory meatus . Then choose the largest speculum that will fit comfortably in the ear canal , and attach it to the otoscope . Tilt the person's head slightly away from ...
... otoscope As you inspect the external ear , note the size of the auditory meatus . Then choose the largest speculum that will fit comfortably in the ear canal , and attach it to the otoscope . Tilt the person's head slightly away from ...
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Carolyn Jarvis. Normal Range of Findings 13-6 Hold the otoscope " upside down " along your fingers and have the dorsa ( back ) of your hand along the person's cheek braced to steady the otoscope ( Fig . 13-7 ) . This position feels ...
Carolyn Jarvis. Normal Range of Findings 13-6 Hold the otoscope " upside down " along your fingers and have the dorsa ( back ) of your hand along the person's cheek braced to steady the otoscope ( Fig . 13-7 ) . This position feels ...
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