ILE test prep Correct Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Which portion of the ear contains sebaceous glands? - ANSWER Outer portion of the exteral auditory canal A patient shows normal tympanometry, unremarkable otoscopy, and an air-bone gap. The patient was tested using headphones. What could be the cause of the discrepancy? - ANSWER Collapse canal A Hearing healthcare professional is conducting a routine cleaning of a patient's behind the ear hearing instrument. Upon removal of the ear molds, the Hearing healthcare professional notices a foul odor coming from the ear. Which special precautions should the hearing healthcare professional immediately take? - ANSWER Disinfect the work area in order to properly sanitize auditory test equipment, what must be used following cleaning? - ANSWER Low level disinfection A patient is referred by physician who diagnosed mucoid otitis media the previous day. How will the patient's Tympanic membrane likely appear? - ANSWER Opaque and normal A patient complains of foul smelling fluid coming from the ear. Otoscopy reveals debris and fluid originating from the superior portion of the tympanic membrane. What is likely the cause of these symptoms? - ANSWER Cholesteatoma What is the function of the basilar membrane? - ANSWER Supports the organ of Corti what is the function of the helicotrema? - ANSWER connects both the scala tympani and scala vestibuli What is the difference between pure tone, air and bone conduction testing? - ANSWER bone conduction bypasses outer and middle ear The isthmus is located just beyond what anatomical structure? - ANSWER second canal bend what is the pathway of sound through the conductive mechanism? - ANSWER Tympanic membrane, ossicular chain, oval window Universal precautions were developed based on which assumption? - ANSWER patients may be hosts for infections During otoscopy, which location should the hearing health care professional brace with the hand that is not holding the otoscope? - ANSWER The head behind and above the