Question 1

Speech with a monotonous tone and erratic volume may indicate

Accepted Answer

A) otitis externa. 
B) hearing loss. 
C) serous otitis media. 
D) sinusitis. 
E) dry cerumen. 
A) otitis externa. 
B) hearing loss. 
C) serous otitis media. 
D) sinusitis. 
E) dry cerumen.

Question 2

Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the patient's head is a test for

Accepted Answer

A) air conduction of sound. 
B) bone versus air conduction. 
C) otitis externa. 
D) otitis media. 
E) lateralization of sound. 
A) air conduction of sound. 
B) bone versus air conduction. 
C) otitis externa. 
D) otitis media. 
E) lateralization of sound.

Question 3

Which ear structure is responsible for equalizing atmospheric pressure when swallowing, sneezing, and yawning?

Accepted Answer

A) Eustachian tube 
B) Inner ear 
C) Semicircular canals 
D) Triangular fossa 
E) Oval window 
A) Eustachian tube 
B) Inner ear 
C) Semicircular canals 
D) Triangular fossa 
E) Oval window

Question 4

In the presence of otitis externa, tympanic membrane perforation, or a myringotomy tube, you should

Accepted Answer

A) avoid performing otoscopic examinations. 
B) clean the inner ear with soap. 
C) instill alcohol into the ear. 
D) never use a cerumen spoon. 
E) avoid instilling fluids. 
A) avoid performing otoscopic examinations. 
B) clean the inner ear with soap. 
C) instill alcohol into the ear. 
D) never use a cerumen spoon. 
E) avoid instilling fluids.

Question 5

The hair cells of Corti and membrane of Corti

Accepted Answer

A) maintain equilibrium. 
B) protect the ear from foreign particles. 
C) stimulate the eighth cranial nerve. 
D) transmit vibrations to the ossicles. 
E) produce a waxy lubricant. 
A) maintain equilibrium. 
B) protect the ear from foreign particles. 
C) stimulate the eighth cranial nerve. 
D) transmit vibrations to the ossicles. 
E) produce a waxy lubricant.

Question 6

A 6-month-old who can hear well can be expected to

Accepted Answer

A) exhibit the Moro reflex. 
B) stop breathing in response to sudden noise. 
C) turn his or her head toward the source of sound. 
D) imitate simple words. 
E) understand simple phrases. 
A) exhibit the Moro reflex. 
B) stop breathing in response to sudden noise. 
C) turn his or her head toward the source of sound. 
D) imitate simple words. 
E) understand simple phrases.

Question 7

The middle ear contains the

Accepted Answer

A) cerumen and sebaceous glands. 
B) umbo and malleus. 
C) vestibule and cochlea. 
D) pars tensa and semicircular canals. 
E) helix and antihelix. 
A) cerumen and sebaceous glands. 
B) umbo and malleus. 
C) vestibule and cochlea. 
D) pars tensa and semicircular canals. 
E) helix and antihelix.

Question 8

White, rounded, or oval ulcerations surrounded by a red halo and found on the oral mucosa are

Accepted Answer

A) Fordyce spots. 
B) aphthous ulcers. 
C) Stensen ducts. 
D) leukoedema. 
E) angular cheilitis. 
A) Fordyce spots. 
B) aphthous ulcers. 
C) Stensen ducts. 
D) leukoedema. 
E) angular cheilitis.

Question 9

A smooth red tongue with a slick appearance may indicate

Accepted Answer

A) a niacin or vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B) oral cancer. 
C) recent use of antibiotics. 
D) a fungal infection. 
E) a geographic tongue. 
A) a niacin or vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B) oral cancer. 
C) recent use of antibiotics. 
D) a fungal infection. 
E) a geographic tongue.

Speech with a monotonous tone and erratic volume may indicate

Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the patient's head is a test for

Which ear structure is responsible for equalizing atmospheric pressure when swallowing, sneezing, and yawning?

In the presence of otitis externa, tympanic membrane perforation, or a myringotomy tube, you should

The hair cells of Corti and membrane of Corti

A 6-month-old who can hear well can be expected to

The middle ear contains the

White, rounded, or oval ulcerations surrounded by a red halo and found on the oral mucosa are

A smooth red tongue with a slick appearance may indicate

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters

Exam 12: Ears, Nose, and Throat

Speech with a monotonous tone and erratic volume may indicate

Placing the base of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline vertex of the patient's head is a test for

Which ear structure is responsible for equalizing atmospheric pressure when swallowing, sneezing, and yawning?

In the presence of otitis externa, tympanic membrane perforation, or a myringotomy tube, you should

The hair cells of Corti and membrane of Corti

A 6-month-old who can hear well can be expected to

The middle ear contains the

White, rounded, or oval ulcerations surrounded by a red halo and found on the oral mucosa are

A smooth red tongue with a slick appearance may indicate

The History and Interviewing Process

Cultural Competency

Examination Techniques and Equipment

Vital Signs and Pain Assessment

Mental Status

Growth and Measurement

Nutrition

Skin, Hair, and Nails

Lymphatic System

Head and Neck

Eyes

Chest and Lungs

Heart

Blood Vessels

Breasts and Axillae

Abdomen

Female Genitalia

Male Genitalia

Anus, Rectum, and Prostate

Musculoskeletal System

Neurologic System

Sports Participation Evaluation

Putting It All Together

Taking the Next Steps: Critical Thinking

Recording Information

Emergency or Life-Threatening Situations

Filters