N312 Head, Ears, Throat, Sinus Quiz

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N312 Head, Ears, Throat, Sinus Quiz - Quiz

This is a small quiz pertaining the ears, nose, throat, and sinuses that we learned in N312.

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1.

Of the following, which is not an anatomical structure of the external portion of the ear?
- A.
  
  Helix
- B.
  
  Antihelix
- C.
  
  Tragus
- D.
  
  Lobe
- E.
  
  Annulus
2.

Which of the following is not a tiny bone associated with hearing?
- A.
  
  Malleus (hammer)
- B.
  
  Incus (anvil)
- C.
  
  Lagus (wrench)
- D.
  
  Stapes (stirrup)
3.

Which ear structure connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
- A.
  
  Labyrinth
- B.
  
  Eustachian tube
- C.
  
  Cochlear tube
- D.
  
  Auditory canal
4.

Which ear structure is responsible for balance and equilibrium?
- A.
  
  Labyrinth
- B.
  
  Eustachian tube
- C.
  
  Cochlear tube
- D.
  
  Auditory canal
5.

Of the following, which is least likely to cause conductive hearing loss?
- A.
  
  Pus or serum in the middle ear
- B.
  
  Strept infection
- C.
  
  Otitis media
- D.
  
  Otosclerosis (decreased mobility of the ossicles)
6.

Which of the following is least likely to cause sensorineural hearing loss?
- A.
  
  Trauma
- B.
  
  Mastoid brain tumor
- C.
  
  Presbycusis: gradual nerve degeneration
- D.
  
  Otitis media
7.

In regards to location, which nasal cavity is mismatched?
- A.
  
  Frontal: frontal bone (over eyes)
- B.
  
  Maxillary: maxillary bone (under eyes)
- C.
  
  Sphenoid: under pituitary cavity
- D.
  
  Ethmoid: between orbit
8.

Which two sinuses are accessible to examination?
- A.
  
  Frontal and sphenoid
- B.
  
  Ethmoid and sphenoid
- C.
  
  Ethmoid and maxillary
- D.
  
  Maxillary and frontal
9.

Name the numerous projections found on the rough side of the tongue.
- A.
  
  Frenulum
- B.
  
  Vestibules
- C.
  
  Papillae
- D.
  
  Crolusess
10.

Of the following, which is not a chief complaint (ENMPS)?
- A.
  
  Earache/ear pain
- B.
  
  Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
- C.
  
  Weakness
- D.
  
  Vertigo (spinning sensation)
11.

Choose the one that is the best description of a normal, healthy ear canal.
- A.
  
  Pink, moist, without redness
- B.
  
  Red, dry, without cerumen
- C.
  
  Without lesions, cerumen, and scales
- D.
  
  Without redness, lesions, foreign bodies or swelling
12.

When you shine the otoscope into the patients ear, where would you see the light reflex?
- A.
  
  2 o’clock in the right ear and 5 o’clock in the left ear.
- B.
  
  5 o’clock in the right ear and 7 o’clock in the left ear.
- C.
  
  1 o’clock in the right ear and 2 o’clock in the left ear.
- D.
  
  3 o’clock in the right ear and 4 o’clock in the left ear.
13.

Define otitis externa.
- A.
  
  Inflammation of the tympanic membrane
- B.
  
  Swelling, redness, narrowing of ear canal
- C.
  
  Retraction of the ear drum
- D.
  
  Prescence of yellow fluid in the middle ear
14.

For the Whisper test, which of the following is not an appropriate step?
- A.
  
  Stand 3 feet behind the patient’s other ear and whisper a two-syllable word
- B.
  
  Instruct the patient to occlude one ear with a finger.
- C.
  
  Ask the patient to repeat the word or phrase.
- D.
  
  Repeat the test with the other ear.
15.

For the Weber tuning fork test, which of the following is not an appropriate step?
- A.
  
  Place the stem of the fork firmly on the top of the head at the midline.
- B.
  
  Ask the patient if the sound is heard centrally or toward one side.
- C.
  
  Have the patient close their eyes.
- D.
  
  Strike the tunes on the ulnar border of the palm to activate it.
16.

What factors can cause a (+) Weber test?
- A.
  
  Nothing, + means that there is nothing wrong
- B.
  
  Trauma
- C.
  
  Cerumen impaction
17.

What does the Rinne test diagnose?
- A.
  
  Conductive hearing
- B.
  
  Sensorineural hearing
- C.
  
  Air conduction and bone conduction
- D.
  
  Balance
18.

When inspecting the nasal cavity of a patient, you come across and abnormal finding. What is is?
- A.
  
  Septum midline
- B.
  
  Smooth, round masses protruding form the middle meatus
- C.
  
  Nasal mucosa pale red
- D.
  
  Small amount of clear, watery discharge
19.

True or False. In a complete oral exam, you must leave a patient’s dentures in their mouth?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

Which of the following is least likely to cause an enlarge tongue in a patient?
- A.
  
  Candidiasis
- B.
  
  Myxedema
- C.
  
  Down syndrome
- D.
  
  Stomatitis