Identify
Choose the appropriate speculum and recognise the viewing optics.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBLOOK CLOSELY / UNDERSTAND CLEARLY
Otoscope
Identify an otoscope and explain what a supervised ear examination assesses.
REFERENCE GALLERY1 / 1 reference
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Speculum attachment
The examination head’s cone attachment. A separate ear speculum is shown above.
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otoscope — reference view
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Identify and explain
Illumination and magnification allow inspection of the external canal and tympanic membrane when visible.
- Illuminated optical head
- Viewing lens
- Interchangeable ear speculum
Observe
Describe the canal and visible tympanic membrane without forcing an obstructed view.
Interpret
Correlate with symptoms and hearing assessment.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Is the entire middle ear directly visible?
No. The tympanic membrane limits the view.
02 / Why choose an appropriate speculum?
Fit affects comfort and the field of view.
03 / Does a normal view exclude all hearing problems?
No. Hearing loss has several conductive and sensorineural causes.
04 / Should an obstructed or painful examination be forced?
No. Stop and seek appropriate clinical assessment.