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Managing the Earie Canal - Tools for Cerumen Removal

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1.  When using an otoscope for cerumen removal lighting and magnification the otoscope should be held: In front of the dominant eye In the non-dominant hand In front of the non-dominant eye In the dominant hand

2.  When using a speculum for cerumen removal with lighting/magnification the size of the speculum should be: 3 mm The largest size available for the patient’s ear canal 4 mm At least 5 mm unless it’s a child

3.  The optimum distance to sit from the patient when using head worn magnification/lighting is: 3-6 inches 6-9 inches 10-12 inches 13-15 inches

4.  To adjust a loupe or head worn microscope to relieve double vision: Adjust the PD ( pupillary distance between the eyes) Adjust the distance between you and the patient Adjust the head band Adjust the lighting

5.  To adjust a loupe or head worn microscope to clear a blurry ear: Adjust the PD (pupillary distance between the eyes) Adjust the distance between you and the patient Adjust the head band Adjust the lighting

6.  Unlike a head loupe a head worn microscope: Provides depth perception Needs each eye to be aligned Needs the lighting to be adjusted Uses converged optics

7.  The difference between a head loupe and a head light is: The type of lighting that is used The magnification that is used The head light is LED lighting There is no difference

8.  The active ingredient in OTC ear wax softeners is: Hydrogen peroxide Carbamide peroxide Docusate sodium Jojoba

9.  Cold sterilization of equipment is effectively achieved by using: 2% Cavicide 9% alcohol 10% docusate sodium 7.5% hydrogen peroxide

10.  The most significant part of handwashing is: Maintaining friction by rubbing the hands together Using a hospital grade de-germer Rubbing hands at least 10 seconds Using soap with aloe to avoid dry skin