Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam 1
(questions) - Jersey College with
correct answers 2026
VIII-Vestibucochlear---correct-answer-Balance-and-equilibrium-are-functions-of-the-________-
nerve.
tympanic-membrane---correct-answer-The-external-ear-is-separated-from-the-middle-ear-by-a-
disk-shaped-structure-called-the-________________________.
auricle-(pinna)---correct-answer-The-_______-collects-the-sound-waves-and-directs-vibrations-
in-to-the-external-auditory-canal.
cerumen-(ear-wax)---correct-answer-A-brown,-waxlike-substance-secreted-by-ceruminous-
glands-is-called?
1-mm---correct-answer-How-wide-is-the-eustacian-tube?
35-mm---correct-answer-How-long-is-the-eustacian-tube?
,It-helps-to-conduct-sound-vibration.---correct-answer-What-is-the-function-of-the-tympanic-
membrane?
pearly-grey---correct-answer-What-color-is-NORMAL-for-the-tympanic-membrane?
pars-tensa---correct-answer-Approximately-80%-of-the-tympanic-membrane-is-composed-of-
all-three-layers-and-is-called-the-___________.
pars-flaccida---correct-answer-The-remaining-20%-of-the-tympanic-membrane-that-lacks-the-
middle-layer-is-called-?
annulus---correct-answer-The-fibrous-border-that-attaches-the-eardrum-to-the-temporal-bone-
?
perilymph---correct-answer-The-bony-labyrinth-surrounds-and-protects-the-membranous-
labyrinth,-which-is-bathed-in-a-fluid-called-___________.
hearing
balance-and-equilirium---correct-answer-What-are-the-two-functions-of-the-ears?
eustacian-tube---correct-answer-Helps-to-equalize-pressure-in-the-ear-?
seborrheic-dermatitis---correct-answer-A-flaky-scaliness-on-or-behind-the-auricle-usually-
indicates-_____________________-and-can-be-present-on-the-scalp-and-facial-structures-as-
well
5-mm---correct-answer-The-largest-speculum-that-the-ear-canal-can-accommodate-____mm.
,gently-irrigate-the-canal-with-warm-water---correct-answer-If-the-tympanic-membrane-cannot-
be-visualized-because-of-cerumen,-the-cerumen-may-be-removed-how?
Weber-and-Rinne-tests---correct-answer-Name-two-tests-used-to-assess-a-patient's-hearing-
ability.
Weber-test---correct-answer-This-test-for-hearing-uses-bone-conduction-to-test-lateralization-
of-sound.-What-is-it-called?
Rinne-test---correct-answer-This-hearing-test-is-done-by-shifting-the-stem-of-a-vibrating-
tuning-fork-between-two-positions:-2-inches-from-the-opening-of-the-ear-canal-and-against-
the-mastoid-bone.-As-the-position-changes,-the-patient-is-asked-to-indicate-which-tone-is-
louder-or-when-the-tone-is-no-longer-available.-What-is-it-called?
The-Weber-Test---correct-answer-Results-of-this-test-are-used-to-determine-whether-the-
patient-has-conductive-hearing-loss-or-sensorineural-hearing-loss.-Which-test?
air-conduction---correct-answer-Which-type-of-conduction-should-be-longer-for-sensiorneural-
hearing-loss?-Air-or-Bone?
TRUE---correct-answer-Conductive-hearing-loss-such-as-from-otosclerosis-or-otitis-media,-
when-performing-the-Weber-test-the-sound-lateralizes-toward-the-affected-ear-T/F?
Bone---correct-answer-Weber-test-just-does-____-conduction.
Audiometry-confirms-a-client's-chronic-progressive-hearing-loss.-Further-investigation-reveals-
ankylosis-of-the-stapes-in-the-oval-window,-a-condition-that-prevents-sound-transmission.-
This-type-of-hearing-loss-is-called-a:---correct-answer-conductive-hearing-loss
, frequency,-pitch,-and-intensity---correct-answer-Name-three-characteristics-that-are-
important-when-evaluating-hearing.
frequency---correct-answer-The-number-of-sound-waves-emanating-from-a-source-per-
second,-measured-as-cycles-per-second,-or-Hertz.
20-20,000-Hz---correct-answer-What-is-the-range-of-human-hearing?
intensity---correct-answer-Loudness-of-sound-is-known-as-_________.
decibel-(dB)---correct-answer-The-unit-for-measuring-loudness,-the-pressure-exerted-by-
sound.-Hearing-loss-is-measured-using-this-unit.
0-15-dB---correct-answer-The-normal-hearing-in-decibels-?
>15-25-dB---correct-answer-Slight-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>25-40-dB---correct-answer-Mild-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>40-55-dB---correct-answer-Moderate-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>55-70-dB---correct-answer-moderately-severe-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>70-90-dB---correct-answer-Severe-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>90---correct-answer-Profound-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
(questions) - Jersey College with
correct answers 2026
VIII-Vestibucochlear---correct-answer-Balance-and-equilibrium-are-functions-of-the-________-
nerve.
tympanic-membrane---correct-answer-The-external-ear-is-separated-from-the-middle-ear-by-a-
disk-shaped-structure-called-the-________________________.
auricle-(pinna)---correct-answer-The-_______-collects-the-sound-waves-and-directs-vibrations-
in-to-the-external-auditory-canal.
cerumen-(ear-wax)---correct-answer-A-brown,-waxlike-substance-secreted-by-ceruminous-
glands-is-called?
1-mm---correct-answer-How-wide-is-the-eustacian-tube?
35-mm---correct-answer-How-long-is-the-eustacian-tube?
,It-helps-to-conduct-sound-vibration.---correct-answer-What-is-the-function-of-the-tympanic-
membrane?
pearly-grey---correct-answer-What-color-is-NORMAL-for-the-tympanic-membrane?
pars-tensa---correct-answer-Approximately-80%-of-the-tympanic-membrane-is-composed-of-
all-three-layers-and-is-called-the-___________.
pars-flaccida---correct-answer-The-remaining-20%-of-the-tympanic-membrane-that-lacks-the-
middle-layer-is-called-?
annulus---correct-answer-The-fibrous-border-that-attaches-the-eardrum-to-the-temporal-bone-
?
perilymph---correct-answer-The-bony-labyrinth-surrounds-and-protects-the-membranous-
labyrinth,-which-is-bathed-in-a-fluid-called-___________.
hearing
balance-and-equilirium---correct-answer-What-are-the-two-functions-of-the-ears?
eustacian-tube---correct-answer-Helps-to-equalize-pressure-in-the-ear-?
seborrheic-dermatitis---correct-answer-A-flaky-scaliness-on-or-behind-the-auricle-usually-
indicates-_____________________-and-can-be-present-on-the-scalp-and-facial-structures-as-
well
5-mm---correct-answer-The-largest-speculum-that-the-ear-canal-can-accommodate-____mm.
,gently-irrigate-the-canal-with-warm-water---correct-answer-If-the-tympanic-membrane-cannot-
be-visualized-because-of-cerumen,-the-cerumen-may-be-removed-how?
Weber-and-Rinne-tests---correct-answer-Name-two-tests-used-to-assess-a-patient's-hearing-
ability.
Weber-test---correct-answer-This-test-for-hearing-uses-bone-conduction-to-test-lateralization-
of-sound.-What-is-it-called?
Rinne-test---correct-answer-This-hearing-test-is-done-by-shifting-the-stem-of-a-vibrating-
tuning-fork-between-two-positions:-2-inches-from-the-opening-of-the-ear-canal-and-against-
the-mastoid-bone.-As-the-position-changes,-the-patient-is-asked-to-indicate-which-tone-is-
louder-or-when-the-tone-is-no-longer-available.-What-is-it-called?
The-Weber-Test---correct-answer-Results-of-this-test-are-used-to-determine-whether-the-
patient-has-conductive-hearing-loss-or-sensorineural-hearing-loss.-Which-test?
air-conduction---correct-answer-Which-type-of-conduction-should-be-longer-for-sensiorneural-
hearing-loss?-Air-or-Bone?
TRUE---correct-answer-Conductive-hearing-loss-such-as-from-otosclerosis-or-otitis-media,-
when-performing-the-Weber-test-the-sound-lateralizes-toward-the-affected-ear-T/F?
Bone---correct-answer-Weber-test-just-does-____-conduction.
Audiometry-confirms-a-client's-chronic-progressive-hearing-loss.-Further-investigation-reveals-
ankylosis-of-the-stapes-in-the-oval-window,-a-condition-that-prevents-sound-transmission.-
This-type-of-hearing-loss-is-called-a:---correct-answer-conductive-hearing-loss
, frequency,-pitch,-and-intensity---correct-answer-Name-three-characteristics-that-are-
important-when-evaluating-hearing.
frequency---correct-answer-The-number-of-sound-waves-emanating-from-a-source-per-
second,-measured-as-cycles-per-second,-or-Hertz.
20-20,000-Hz---correct-answer-What-is-the-range-of-human-hearing?
intensity---correct-answer-Loudness-of-sound-is-known-as-_________.
decibel-(dB)---correct-answer-The-unit-for-measuring-loudness,-the-pressure-exerted-by-
sound.-Hearing-loss-is-measured-using-this-unit.
0-15-dB---correct-answer-The-normal-hearing-in-decibels-?
>15-25-dB---correct-answer-Slight-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>25-40-dB---correct-answer-Mild-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>40-55-dB---correct-answer-Moderate-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>55-70-dB---correct-answer-moderately-severe-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>70-90-dB---correct-answer-Severe-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
>90---correct-answer-Profound-hearing-loss-in-decibels-?
