NSG 3160 EAR ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 202… EXAM
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NSG 3160 Ear
Assessment Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
High-Yield Review
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84 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 84 verified questions with correct answers related to ear
assessment, offering a comprehensive resource for understanding key concepts in
audiology. It is specifically designed for high-yield review, ensuring that learners grasp
essential information effectively. Students can utilize this material for study purposes, exam
preparation, and certification readiness, benefiting from the clarity and accuracy of the
provided answers.
CONTENTS
Cerumen Characteristics Q1–Q15
Tympanic Membrane Assessment Q16–Q29
Middle Ear Functionality Q30–Q43
Hearing Loss Types Q44–Q57
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,Otitis Media and Related Conditions Q58–Q70
Vestibular and Auditory Mechanisms Q71–Q84
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 84
Wet cerumen characteristics and population prevalence
CORRECT ANSWER
Honey-brown wax; common in White and Black individuals.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 84
Dry cerumen characteristics and population prevalence
CORRECT ANSWER
Flaky white wax; common in East Asian and Native American individuals.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 84
External auditory canal length and termination
CORRECT ANSWER
2.5 to 3 cm long in adults; terminates at the eardrum (tympanic membrane).
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 84
Function of cerumen
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Lubricates and protects the ear by forming a barrier against foreign bodies.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 84
Structure of the external auditory canal
CORRECT ANSWER
Outer one-third is cartilage; inner two-thirds tunnels through the temporal bone.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 84
Visible malleus landmarks on the eardrum
CORRECT ANSWER
Umbo, manubrium (handle), and short process.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 84
Pars flaccida vs. Pars tensa
CORRECT ANSWER
Pars flaccida is small and slack superiorly; pars tensa is thicker and taut.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 84
Microtia vs. Macrotia definition
CORRECT ANSWER
Microtia: vertical size <4 cm. Macrotia: vertical size >10 cm.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 3160 Ear
Assessment Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
High-Yield Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
84 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 84 verified questions with correct answers related to ear
assessment, offering a comprehensive resource for understanding key concepts in
audiology. It is specifically designed for high-yield review, ensuring that learners grasp
essential information effectively. Students can utilize this material for study purposes, exam
preparation, and certification readiness, benefiting from the clarity and accuracy of the
provided answers.
CONTENTS
Cerumen Characteristics Q1–Q15
Tympanic Membrane Assessment Q16–Q29
Middle Ear Functionality Q30–Q43
Hearing Loss Types Q44–Q57
Page 1
,Otitis Media and Related Conditions Q58–Q70
Vestibular and Auditory Mechanisms Q71–Q84
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 84
Wet cerumen characteristics and population prevalence
CORRECT ANSWER
Honey-brown wax; common in White and Black individuals.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 84
Dry cerumen characteristics and population prevalence
CORRECT ANSWER
Flaky white wax; common in East Asian and Native American individuals.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 84
External auditory canal length and termination
CORRECT ANSWER
2.5 to 3 cm long in adults; terminates at the eardrum (tympanic membrane).
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 84
Function of cerumen
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Lubricates and protects the ear by forming a barrier against foreign bodies.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 84
Structure of the external auditory canal
CORRECT ANSWER
Outer one-third is cartilage; inner two-thirds tunnels through the temporal bone.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 84
Visible malleus landmarks on the eardrum
CORRECT ANSWER
Umbo, manubrium (handle), and short process.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 84
Pars flaccida vs. Pars tensa
CORRECT ANSWER
Pars flaccida is small and slack superiorly; pars tensa is thicker and taut.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 84
Microtia vs. Macrotia definition
CORRECT ANSWER
Microtia: vertical size <4 cm. Macrotia: vertical size >10 cm.
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