When Inspecting the Ear of a 2-Year-Old Child with Suspected

question 25

Multiple Choice

When inspecting the ear of a 2-year-old child with suspected otitis media,you should do all of the following,EXCEPT

• A) ask the child where it hurts.
• B) pull the lower auricle down and out to straighten the canal.
• C) insert the speculum about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch.
• D) introduce air into the canal by gently squeezing the bulb attachment.

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Definitions:

Ion Channel-linked Receptor

A type of cell membrane receptor that opens or closes an ion channel in response to binding a specific molecule, influencing cell function.

G Protein-linked Receptor

G Protein-linked Receptor, also known as G-protein-coupled receptor, is a type of receptor that activates G proteins in response to external stimuli, playing a crucial role in signal transduction.

Phosphate

A chemical compound containing the phosphate ion, PO4^3-, crucial for energy transfer and storage within biological organisms.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, powering many cellular processes.