MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS FOR ILE EXAM PREP (PART 4)CORRECT 100%

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS FOR ILE
EXAM PREP (PART 4)CORRECT 100%
What is the most common reason for conductive HL.
A)Too much wax
B)Damaged to the VIIIth nerve
C)Selective hearing
D)There is no common cause - ANSWER A

A patient presents themselves in your office with a bony nodular appearance of the
external ear canal. What may be the cause of this condition?
A)Cholesteatoma
B)Swimming in cold water
C)Tympanosclerosis
D)Osteoma - ANSWER B

What are some of the signs of otitis externa?
A)Canal may be red and inflamed
B)Canal can be swollen
C)Medical referral is required
D)All of the above - ANSWER D

What is another name for a monomeric spot?
A)Where the umbo is visible
B)Where the cone of light is visible
C)Mirrored membrane
D)Where the malleus is visible - ANSWER C

What pathology would cause a chalky white substance on the TM. Also, it may cause
stiffening and a mixed loss.
A)Tympanometry
B)Osseotympanic distortion
C)OHC damage
D)Tympanosclerosis - ANSWER D

If the TM has an unusual colour, otorrhea is present and has a protrusion. What do you
have?
A)Otitis Media
B)Otitis externa
C)Cholesteatoma
D)Osteoma - ANSWER C


What are some of the signs of an Acoustic Neuroma? (Choose ALL that apply)