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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

Anatomy & Physiology

15. The Special Senses

Introduction to Special Senses

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Which action by the nurse is consistent with performing the Rinne test?

Asking the patient to identify different scents with their eyes closed.

Using a penlight to examine the patient's pupil response to light.

Placing a vibrating tuning fork on the mastoid process and then near the ear canal.

Placing a vibrating tuning fork on the forehead and asking the patient where the sound is heard best.

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Understand the purpose of the Rinne test: It is used to evaluate hearing loss by comparing air conduction to bone conduction of sound.

Identify the correct procedure for the Rinne test: The nurse should place a vibrating tuning fork on the patient's mastoid process, which is the bony area behind the ear.

Explain the next step: After placing the tuning fork on the mastoid process, the nurse should wait until the patient no longer hears the sound.

Describe the final step: Once the sound is no longer heard through bone conduction, the nurse should move the vibrating tuning fork near the ear canal to test air conduction.

Clarify the expected outcome: In a normal hearing test, air conduction (sound heard near the ear canal) should be better than bone conduction (sound heard on the mastoid process).