ENT MCQs questions with correct answers

The Following is true about the tympanic membrane EXCEPT: A. It is rounded in shape. B. It is placed obliquely forming acute angle with meatus anteriorly and obtuseone posteriorly. C. The normal tympanic membrane is pearly white in color. D. The light reflex is due to the concave position of the membrane. - Answer It is rounded in shape. The following is true about the Eustachian tube EXCEPT: A. It ends 1 cm behind the posterior end of the inferior turbinate. B. The upper 1/3 is bony while the lower 2/3 is fibrocartilagenous. C. It is normally opened at rest. - Answer It is normally opened at rest. Choose the correct answer: A. Ear washing is not contraindicated in traumatic perforation of the drum. B. Pathological perforation of the drum occurs at any site while traumatic ones occurs in pars tensa only. C. In ear washing, the sterile nozzle of the syringe is directed to the drum directly. D. Ear washing is indicated in the presence of fistula between the middle AND inner ear. - Answer Pathological perforation of the drum occurs at any site while traumatic ones occurs in pars tensa only. Pain on mastication is present in: A. Acute mastoiditis. B. Otosclerosis. C. Furunculosis of the external ear.