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A nursing student is learning how to adequately use an otoscope to examine the ear. What method should the instructor educate the student to use when examining with an otoscope?

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The provided question lacks the appropriate options, however the correct options are as follows:

A)Otoscope should be held in the examiner's right hand, in a pencil-hold position, with the examiner's hand braced against the patient's face.

B) Otoscope should be held in the examiner's left hand, with a full hand grasp to be able to guide the scope into the internal ear.

C) Otoscope should be held in the examiner's dominant hand, with a full hand grasp to be able to guide the scope into the internal ear.

D) Otoscope should be held in the examiner's left hand, in a pencil-hold position, with the examiner's hand braced against the patient's face.

Answer:

The correct answer is - option A.

Explanation:

Otoscope is an instrument that is used as medical device to look into the ears. ENT specialist or healthcare providers use otoscope to check for disease or ear related problems.

The risght way to use it as it should be held in the examiners right hand like a pencil while hand braced against the patient's face. This position is best for examining tympanic membrane and auditory canal.

Thus, the correct answer is - option A.

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