Ear Physical Examination Quiz!

Inspect the auricle.

If ear pain or discharge, press on Tragus.

Pull auricle downward and backward prior to inserting the otoscope.

Pull auricle upward and backward prior to inserting the otoscope.

Inspect the outside of the nose, notice any deformities/asymmetries

Test for Nasal Obstruction. COTTLE Test.

Test for Nasal Obstruction. RITNESSMILN Test.

Inspect the inside of the nose.

Palpate the sinuses for tenderness

Upper Sinus

Frontal Sinus

Sphenoid Sinus

Ethmoid Sinus

Lower Sinus

Septum

Maximillary Sinus

Inspect the lips, teeth.

Inspect the pharynx.

Inspect the oral mucosa, gums, palate, floor of mouth and tongue.

Inspect the polyps.

Inspect the adenoids an polyps.