RMT Prep: Otorhinolaryngology
- 1.
An accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum is called
- A.
Malignant otitis externa
- B.
Labyrinthitis
- C.
Serous otitis media
- D.
Serous otitis externa
Correct Answer
C. Serous otitis media -
- 2.
A surgical procedure to repair or reshape the nose is called
- A.
Rhinoplasty
- B.
Rhinotomy
- C.
Rhytidoplasty
- D.
Rhizotomy
Correct Answer
A. Rhinoplasty -
- 3.
A yellowish brown, waxy substance that lubricates and protects the ear is called
- A.
Perilymph
- B.
Endolymph
- C.
Cerumen
- D.
Mucus
Correct Answer
C. Cerumen -
- 4.
Which of the following closes the larynx during swallowing to prevent choking?
- A.
Epiglottis
- B.
Lingula
- C.
Malleus
- D.
Uvula
Correct Answer
A. Epiglottis -
- 5.
The sensation of ringing, buzzing, or whistling in the ear is known as
- A.
Vertigo
- B.
Otosdclerosis
- C.
Tinitus
- D.
Myringitis
Correct Answer
C. Tinitus -
- 6.
Which of the following is a blood test to detect allergies?
- A.
RAST
- B.
ELIZA
- C.
PPD test
- D.
Patch test
Correct Answer
A. RAST -
- 7.
The vestibulum auris is located in the
- A.
Ear
- B.
Mouth
- C.
Nose
- D.
Throat
Correct Answer
A. Ear -
- 8.
The anterior opening to the nasal cavity is called the
- A.
Naris
- B.
Auricle
- C.
Ossis
- D.
Meatus
Correct Answer
A. Naris -
- 9.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphagia and will undergo a swallowing test for aphasia.
- B.
The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia.
- C.
The patient will be referred to speech therapy for aphagia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia.
- D.
The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for aphasia.
Correct Answer
B. The patient will be referred to speech therapy for dysphasia and will undergo a swallowing test for dysphagia. -
- 10.
The bony and muscular area at the roof of the mouth is called the
- A.
Palate
- B.
Bucca
- C.
Mandible
- D.
Maxilla
Correct Answer
A. Palate -
- 11.
A patient has a chronically stuffy nose. Which of the following could be diseased?
- A.
Turbinates
- B.
Mastoid
- C.
Cochlea
- D.
Semicircular canals
Correct Answer
A. Turbinates -
- 12.
Antitussive medications are used to treat
- A.
Congestion
- B.
Motion sickness
- C.
Cough
- D.
Postnasal drip
Correct Answer
C. Cough -
- 13.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labile hypertension.
- B.
The patient was diagnosed with labile herpes and labial hypertension.
- C.
The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labial hypertension.
- D.
The patient was diagnosed with labile herpes and labile hypertension.
Correct Answer
A. The patient was diagnosed with labial herpes and labile hypertension. -
- 14.
This disorder is characterized by recurrent interruptions of breathing during sleep due to temporary blockage of the airway.
- A.
Hypoxia
- B.
Deglutition apnea
- C.
Obstructive sleep apnea
- D.
Sleep-induced apnea
Correct Answer
C. Obstructive sleep apnea -
- 15.
Monitoring of relevant normal and abnormal activity during sleep is called
- A.
Polytomography
- B.
Electroencephalography
- C.
Tympanography
- D.
Polysomnography
Correct Answer
D. Polysomnography -
- 16.
Which of the following is transcribed correctly?
- A.
HEENT: Mucous membranes are erythematous with excess mucous to the nasopharynx.
- B.
HEENT: Mucous membranes are erythematous with excess mucus in the nasal pharynx.
- C.
HEENT: Mucous membranes are erythematous with excess mucus in the nasopharynx.
- D.
HEENT: Mucous membranes are erythematous with excess mucous in the nasopharynx.
Correct Answer
C. HEENT: Mucous membranes are erythematous with excess mucus in the nasopharynx. -
- 17.
Hearing loss due to obstruction of the outer ear is called
- A.
Neural hearing loss
- B.
Conductive hearing loss
- C.
Sensory hearing loss
- D.
Permanent hearing loss
Correct Answer
B. Conductive hearing loss -
- 18.
The back of the throat is called the
- A.
Larynx
- B.
Phalanx
- C.
Pharynx
- D.
Syrinx
Correct Answer
C. Pharynx -
- 19.
Which of the following disorders is characterized by dizziness and loss of balance?
- A.
Ossicular
- B.
Dysthymic
- C.
Cochlear
- D.
Vestibular
Correct Answer
D. Vestibular -
- 20.
The prefix presby- means
- A.
Old age
- B.
Elevated pressure
- C.
Nearby
- D.
Early age
Correct Answer
A. Old age -
- 21.
Which of the following are hearing tests?
- A.
Rinne and Webster
- B.
Tine and Weber
- C.
Rinne and Weber
- D.
Webster and Tine
Correct Answer
C. Rinne and Weber -
- 22.
Dysgeusia is
- A.
Abnormal taste
- B.
Abnormal smell
- C.
Abnormal hearing
- D.
Abnormal sight
Correct Answer
A. Abnormal taste -
- 23.
The suffix -osmia pertains to
- A.
Smell
- B.
Hearing
- C.
Sight
- D.
Taste
Correct Answer
A. Smell -
- 24.
Which diagnostic procedure inspects the external auditory meatus and tympanic membrane with an instrument that directs light into the ear through a speculum?
- A.
Weber test
- B.
Rinne test
- C.
Otoscopy
- D.
Tympanostomy
Correct Answer
C. Otoscopy -
- 25.
An audiometer is used to test
- A.
Sight
- B.
Hearing
- C.
Speech
- D.
The vocal cords
Correct Answer
B. Hearing -
- 26.
A collection of the skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within the middle ear that is also associated with perforation of the tympanic membrane is called a (an)
- A.
Acoustic neuroma
- B.
Ceruminous impaction
- C.
Cholesteatoma
- D.
Cauliflower ear
Correct Answer
C. Cholesteatoma -
- 27.
The small cartilageinous projection anterior to the external opening of the ear is called the
- A.
Concha
- B.
Helix
- C.
Pinna
- D.
Tragus
Correct Answer
D. Tragus -
- 28.
The suffix -o/scopy refers to an
- A.
Instrument used in suturing
- B.
Instrument used in cutting
- C.
Instrument used in viewing
- D.
Instrument used in surgery
Correct Answer
C. Instrument used in viewing -
- 29.
A surgical incision in the tympanic membrane is called a
- A.
Myringotomy
- B.
Alveolotomy
- C.
Cordotomy
- D.
Thyrotomy
Correct Answer
A. Myringotomy -
- 30.
Which of the following is found in the inner ear?
- A.
Cochlea
- B.
Hyoid
- C.
Trachea
- D.
Uvula
Correct Answer
A. Cochlea -
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