IHS Exam Questions and 100% Correct Answers

Which portion of the ear contains sebaceous glands? Outer portion of the external auditory canal After initial placement of an otoscope, a hearing healthcare professional is unable to visualize the tympanic membrane during otoscopy. How should the hearing healthcare professional proceed? Reposition the otoscope While performing otoscopy, the hearing healthcare professional oberseves an obstructive bony growth in the external auditory canal. How should the hearing healthcare professional proceed? Refer the patient to a physician A 65 year old patient states that during otoscopic insepction their ear was scratched, which caused bleeding. The patient has prolapsed canals. How should a hearing healthcare professional evaluate the ear? Brace against the head What is the funtion of the helicotrema? Connects both the scala tympani and the scala vestibuli How does an ostemoa present? Bony growth in the external auditory canal What should a hearing healthcare professional do to gain the best view of an adult ear while performing otoscopy? Pull up on the pinna On which membrane does the organ of Corti sit? basilar Patient has the shadow of the malleus and minimal scaring but no cone of light, how should you proceed? Refer A patient is referred by a physican who diagnosed mucoid otisis media the previous day. How will the patient tympanic membrane likely appear? opaque and normal What is the function of the basilar membrane? Supports the Organ of Corti What contact with anatomical feature can casue a cough reflex? Branch of the vagus nerve Why is the middle ear transfer function critical? Increases the sound pressure from the TM to the oval window The isthmus is located just beyond what anatomical structure? 2nd canal bend What should otoscopic inspection of the external audioty canal reveal? Eardrum integrity Which condition is a contraindication to taking an ear impression without prior medical clearance? Otitis Externa No view of the TM & has a sharp curve at the 2nd bend, what do you do? Pull the pinna up and gently back