High-Yield Practice Questions & Clinical Evaluation
Review
A patient complains of a sore tongue. Findings reveal a smooth and erythematous tongue. This condition
is termed:
gingivitis.
stomatitis.
glossitis.
candidiasis. - -answerglossitis.
A 50- year-old patient complains of being unable to read the hymnal at church. This describes:
hyperopia.
myopia.
presbyopia.
astigmatism. - -answerpresbyopia.
All of the following are examples of causes of sensorineural hearing loss in children except:
the presence of cerumen impaction.
prolonged use of tobramycin.
maternal history of Herpes infection.
congenital rubella syndrome. - -answerthe presence of cerumen impaction.
Assessment of a patient's visual acuity resulted in 20/200 using the Snellen eye chart. This means that:
at 200 feet the patient can read printed information that a person with normal vision could read at 20
feet.
,at 20 feet the patient can read printed information that a person with normal vision could read at 200
feet.
the patient has normal visual acuity.
the patient may not be able to read so he should be tested with the picture or "E" eye charts. - -
answerat 20 feet the patient can read printed information that a person with normal vision could read
at 200 feet.
A man with a history of long-term use of chewing tobacco presents with a mouth lesion that is
suspicious for malignancy. Oral assessment findings describe:
a smooth circular pustule lesion on the base of the gum.
a soft, solitary papule lesion located apical to the molar.
a small, shallow, sore lesion at the base of the gums.
an ulcerated lesion with indurated margins on the lateral tongue. - -answeran ulcerated lesion with
indurated margins on the lateral tongue.
A softening of the skin at the angles of the mouth which may be due to nutritional deficiency is
commonly referred to as:
actinic cheilitis.
herpes simplex.
angular cheilitis.
leukoplakia. - -answerangular cheilitis.
One cause of nasal septum perforation may be:
nasal polyps.
intranasal use of cocaine.
cystic fibrosis.
chronic sinusitis. - -answerintranasal use of cocaine.
A 60-year-old was concerned about a yellowish colored lesion above her right eyelid. Findings revealed a
slightly raised yellowish, well circumscribed plaque along the nasal area of her right eyelid. This finding is
most consistent with:
a pinguecula.
, a chalazion.
episcleritis.
xanthelasma. - -answerxanthelasma.
Which disorder of the eye can be detected with the cover-uncover and the Hirschberg test?
Amblyopia
Conjunctivitis
Strabismus
Cataracts - -answerStrabismus
The whispered voice test allows the examiner to screen for:
low frequency hearing loss.
high frequency hearing loss.
general hearing loss.
conductive hearing loss. - -answergeneral hearing loss.
Leukoplakia was noted during an exam of the mouth. This symptom may be:
a normal finding.
precancerous.
associated with periodontal disease.
consistent with gingivitis. - -answerprecancerous.
A patient presents with complaints of earache, blood tinged discharge from the ear, and hearing loss.
Findings reveal painful hemorrhagic vesicles on the tympanic membrane and the ear canal. These
findings and symptoms are suggestive of:
tympanosclerosis.
serous effusion.
otitis media with purulent effusion.
bullous myringitis. - -answerbullous myringitis.