Question 1

Which of the following parts of the outer ear is composed of fat and subcutaneous tissue?

Accepted Answer

The lobule, or earlobe, is composed of fat and subcutaneous tissue, unlike other parts of the ear that contain cartilage.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the eustachian tube in infants?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely associated with BPPV?

Accepted Answer

BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) is characterized by brief episodes of dizziness or vertigo triggered by changes in head position.

Question 4

Which form of otorrhea is most likely associated with physical trauma?

Accepted Answer

Clear, watery fluid from the ear can indicate cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which is often associated with a skull fracture or other head trauma.

Question 5

Which of the following syndromes or illnesses is not associated with ear conditions?

Accepted Answer

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, and is not associated with ear conditions.

Question 6

A patient arrives complaining of significant vertigo, which began after a sneezing fit and is persisting. Before the fit, the patient had not experienced notable ear problems. What most likely happened?

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Question 7

The physician observes the patient and notes that his head is not rotated toward either side, his head is tilted toward the left ear, and he shows no reluctance to move his head in various directions. What does this most likely suggest?

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Question 8

During the physical examination, the physician notices visible blood vessels in the center of the patient's tympanic membrane. What is the likeliest diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Visible blood vessels in the center of the tympanic membrane are often associated with inflammation, which is characteristic of acute or chronic otitis.

Question 9

What hearing test is specifically designed to compare air conduction to bone conduction?

Accepted Answer

Rinne test compares air conduction to bone conduction.

Question 10

Lateralization of intensity of tone in a tuning fork test to the patient's right ear is most likely symptomatic of what?

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Question 11

Which type of otalgia can be tested using a tympanogram?

Accepted Answer

A tympanogram is used to test for serous otitis, as it measures the movement of the eardrum and can detect fluid in the middle ear.

Question 12

Which of the following is typical or common in a geriatric patient?

Accepted Answer

Presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, is common in geriatric patients due to changes in the inner ear and auditory pathways.

Question 13

Sound waves affect and interact with the pars tensa, malleus, incus, stapes, and the fluid of the inner ear.

Accepted Answer

Sound waves travel through the ear canal, causing the pars tensa of the eardrum to vibrate. These vibrations are transmitted via the malleus, incus, and stapes to the fluid in the inner ear, facilitating hearing.

Question 14

Tinnitus affects nearly one-third of the adult population.

Accepted Answer

Tinnitus affects about 10-15% of the adult population, not one-third.

Question 15

Exposures to rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex in utero are linked to later hearing loss.

Accepted Answer

Exposure to these infections during pregnancy can lead to congenital hearing loss in the child due to their potential to cause damage to the developing auditory system.

Question 16

A patient's pinnae are fully below the level of an imaginary line drawn from the outer canthus of her ipsilateral eye to the occiput. This may be associated with congenital hearing loss in the patient.

Accepted Answer

Low-set ears, where the pinnae are positioned below the normal line, can be associated with congenital anomalies, including hearing loss.

Question 17

The bulb of an otoscope is used to apply both positive and negative pressure to the tympanic membrane so its movement can be studied.

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Question 18

Neonates can discriminate a full spectrum of sounds, but respond best to low and mid-range tones, or "brown noise."

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Question 19

What are the six categories of questions to ask and information to gain in the health history of a patient whose chief complaint is vertigo?

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Question 20

What behaviors and medical conditions in a pregnant patient are noted to cause ear abnormalities and problems in the developing fetus?

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Quiz 9: Ear Disorders