When conducting an adult otoscopic examination, you should:
a. position the patient's head leaning toward you.
b. grasp the handle of the otoscope as you would a baseball bat.
c. select the largest speculum that will fit in the canal.
d. ask the patient to keep his or her eyes closed.
C
When conducting an adult otoscopic examination, select the largest speculum that will comforta-bly fit in the patient's ear. When you are conducting an adult otoscopic examination, the patient's head should be positioned toward the opposite shoulder. Hold the handle of the otoscope between the thumb and index finger, supporting it on the middle finger. There is no reason for the patient to keep her or his eyes shut.
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