RLE 101

• Drapes are made of paper, cloth, or bed linen
• Penlight - to assist viewing of the pharynx and cervix ot to determine the reactions of the pupils of the eye
• Nasal speculum - to permit visualization of the lower and middle turbinates
• ophthalmoscope - a lighted instrument to visualize the interior of the eye
• otoscope - a lighted instrument to visualize the eardrum and external auditory canal
• a nasal speculum may be attached to the otoscope to inspect the nasal cavitites
• percussion hammer - an instrument with a rubber head to text reflexes
• Tuning fork -a two prolonged metal instrument used to sense hearing acuity and vibratory sense
• vaginal speculum - to assess the cervix and the vagina
• cotton applicators - to obtain specimen
• gloves - to protect the nurse
• lubricant - to ease insertion of instruments
• tongue blades - to depress the tongue during the assessment of the mouth and pharynx