Exam 12: Ears, Nose, and Throat

The eruption of permanent teeth most commonly begins with the

When hearing is evaluated, which cranial nerve is being tested?

Mr. W, age 25 years, has recovered recently from an upper and lower respiratory infection. He describes long-standing nasal dripping. He is seeking treatment for a mild hearing loss that has not gone away. Information concerning his chronic postnasal drip should be documented in which section of his history?

Nasal symptoms that imply an allergic response include

A newborn whose serum bilirubin is greater than 20 mg/100 mL risks later

During what developmental stage are hoarseness, voice cracking, and a persistent cough a common finding?

A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache. To assess for sinus tenderness, you should palpate over the

The organ of Corti is a coiled structure located inside the

When conducting an adult otoscopic examination, you should

Which abnormality is common during pregnancy?

A hairy tongue with yellowish brown to black elongated papillae on the dorsum

Bulging of an amber tympanic membrane without mobility is most often associated with

Mr. S presents with the complaint of hearing loss. You specifically inquire about current medications. Which medications, if listed, are likely to contribute to his hearing loss?

The structures that lie along the lateral wall of the nasal cavity near the facial cheek are the _____ sinuses.

Intense pain with movement of the pinna is most closely associated with

An infant's auditory canal, when compared with an adult's, is

Which variation may be an expected finding in the ear examination of a newborn?

Which pediatric patient complaints would you refer immediately to the emergency department?

You are performing hearing screening tests. Difficulty in hearing the highest frequencies would be expected in a ___-year-old patient.

In adults, the length of the external auditory canal is _____ cm.