The retinal structures viewed through the ophthalmoscope are: - ANSWER optic disc, ves-
sels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - ANSWER simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - ANSWER cataract
Eye emergency - ANSWER sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - ANSWER Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - ANSWER muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - ANSWER remove your own glasses and
approach the patient's left eye with your left eye
The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by cranial nerves: - AN-
SWER III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER redness of the conjunctiva
Normal peripheral vision would see finger at - ANSWER 90 degrees
Patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - ANSWER both constrict
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,Interruption of red reflex happens when - ANSWER there is opacity of cornea or lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - ANSWER glaucoma
PERRLA - ANSWER pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Cause of red reflex - ANSWER light reflecting from the retina
Color of tympanic membrane - ANSWER pearly gray
Sensioneural hearing loss - ANSWER related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - ANSWER pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - ANSWER pull pinna down
Ear exam of adult - ANSWER pull pinna up and back
Darwin tubercle - ANSWER a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
When assessing patients ear - ANSWER tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - ANSWER cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER pathology in the semicircular canals
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,Common cause of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - ANSWER absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - ANSWER dont smoke in house or car
Assessing hearing in babies - ANSWER watch for head turn when you call their name
Patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - ANSWER consider possible ba-
sal skull fracture, refer immediately
Common site of nose bleeds - ANSWER kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER frontal and maxillary
The frenulum is the - ANSWER midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor
of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - ANSWER within the cheeks in front of the ear
Old woman with dry mouth - ANSWER medication
Find a deviated septum, what next - ANSWER document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - ANSWER in the mucosal "gutter" under
the tongue
Tonsils 3+ - ANSWER tonsils touch the uvula
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, Function of nasal turbinates - ANSWER warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - ANSWER upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - ANSWER moveable,
pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums of a 2-
month-old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - ANSWER epstein pearls, nor-
mal
When assessing tongue - ANSWER palpate u shaped area under tongue
Expected finding of 75 year old oral cavity - ANSWER decreased ability to identify odors
African american with flat, 3cm, nontender, gray/white lesion on bucal mucosa - AN-
SWER leukodema, normal
The manubriosternal angle is - ANSWER the articulation of the manubrium and the body
of the sternum
Description of left lung - ANSWER narrower than the right lung with two lobes
Documentation of cough - ANSWER productive cough for at least 3 months throughout
the year, happens last two years
Confirm symmetric chest expansion - ANSWER -Place hands on posterior chest wall
thumbs at T9 or T10 slide medially pinch up skin between thumbs
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sels, macula, background
"Positive consensual light reflex" means... - ANSWER simultaneous constriction
The thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as: - ANSWER cataract
Eye emergency - ANSWER sudden change in vision
Visual acuity is assessed with: - ANSWER Snellen eye chart
The cover test is used to assess for: - ANSWER muscle weakness
When using the ophthalmoscope, you would: - ANSWER remove your own glasses and
approach the patient's left eye with your left eye
The 6 eye muscles that control eye movement are innervated by cranial nerves: - AN-
SWER III, IV, VI
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER redness of the conjunctiva
Normal peripheral vision would see finger at - ANSWER 90 degrees
Patient blind in left eye, what happens when light in right - ANSWER both constrict
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,Interruption of red reflex happens when - ANSWER there is opacity of cornea or lens
One cause of visual impairment in aging adults is: - ANSWER glaucoma
PERRLA - ANSWER pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Cause of red reflex - ANSWER light reflecting from the retina
Color of tympanic membrane - ANSWER pearly gray
Sensioneural hearing loss - ANSWER related to gradual nerve degeneration
Before ear exam, palate - ANSWER pinna, tragus, and mastoid process
Ear exam of 3 year old - ANSWER pull pinna down
Ear exam of adult - ANSWER pull pinna up and back
Darwin tubercle - ANSWER a congenital, painless nodule at the helix
When assessing patients ear - ANSWER tilt head away from examiner
The hearing receptors are located in the - ANSWER cochlea
The sensation of vertigo may indicate: - ANSWER pathology in the semicircular canals
2
,Common cause of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER impacted cerumen
Signs of ear infection - ANSWER absent light reflex, red and bulging drum
Reducing risk of ear infection - ANSWER dont smoke in house or car
Assessing hearing in babies - ANSWER watch for head turn when you call their name
Patient w head injury has clear watery drainage from ear - ANSWER consider possible ba-
sal skull fracture, refer immediately
Common site of nose bleeds - ANSWER kiesselbach plexus
Which sinuses can you assess through examination? - ANSWER frontal and maxillary
The frenulum is the - ANSWER midline fold of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor
of the mouth
The largest salivary gland is located: - ANSWER within the cheeks in front of the ear
Old woman with dry mouth - ANSWER medication
Find a deviated septum, what next - ANSWER document in case it needs suction
Oral malignancies are most likely to develop: - ANSWER in the mucosal "gutter" under
the tongue
Tonsils 3+ - ANSWER tonsils touch the uvula
3
, Function of nasal turbinates - ANSWER warm the inhaled air
Opening of adult's parotid gland is opposite what? - ANSWER upper 2nd molar
A nasal polyp is distinguished from the nasal turbinates by 3 things - ANSWER moveable,
pale/gray, nontender
The examiner notes small, round, white, shiny papules on the hard palate and gums of a 2-
month-old infant. What is the significance of this finding? - ANSWER epstein pearls, nor-
mal
When assessing tongue - ANSWER palpate u shaped area under tongue
Expected finding of 75 year old oral cavity - ANSWER decreased ability to identify odors
African american with flat, 3cm, nontender, gray/white lesion on bucal mucosa - AN-
SWER leukodema, normal
The manubriosternal angle is - ANSWER the articulation of the manubrium and the body
of the sternum
Description of left lung - ANSWER narrower than the right lung with two lobes
Documentation of cough - ANSWER productive cough for at least 3 months throughout
the year, happens last two years
Confirm symmetric chest expansion - ANSWER -Place hands on posterior chest wall
thumbs at T9 or T10 slide medially pinch up skin between thumbs
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