Otoscopy Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which period of gestation does a cleft palate usually occur? - Answer-6 to 12 weeks When taking the prenatal history of a baby with a cleft palate, it would be important to ask about: - Answer-Medications or substance use during pregnancy. Because exposure to toxins may interfere with the developing fetus and be associated with birth defects like cleft palate. What is the average size of the newborn anterior fontanelle? - Answer-2.1 cm What is the average size of the newborn posterior fonta...

Upon doing otoscopy, a perforation in the lower left quadrant of the right eardrum is observed. In the referral to the doctor, which of the following is the BEST way to describe these findings? a) Anterior lower perforation b)Anterior inferior perforation c)Posterior inferior perforation d)Posterior lower perforation Correct Answer C A 67-year old patient/client has been referred by his physician for hearing aids. He reports recent significant changes in hearing and is upset about not ...

Audiometry - ANSWER Measurement of hearing acuity, non-invasive Tympanogram - ANSWER Graph that measures movement of the ear drum Weber and Rinne tests - ANSWER Tuning fork tests for hearing Otoscopy - ANSWER Examination of the ear

A patient complains of a foul-smelling fluid coming from the right ear. Otoscopy reveals debris and fluid originating from the superior portion of the tympanic membrane. What's the Cause? A. Cholesteatoma B. Eczema C. Tympanosclerosis D. Otitis Media - ANSWER The cause is Cholesteatoma, which is a collection of skin cells deep in the ear that can lead to infection and discharge. Eczema is itchy, dry, rough, flaky, irritated skin. Tympanosclerosis is a scarring process (hence sclerosis) that var...

IHS State Exam 2023 Questions and Answers 100% Scored Which portion of the ear contains sebaceous glands? - Outer portion of the external auditory canal After initial placement of an otoscope, a hearing healthcare professional is unable to visualize the tympanic membrane during otoscopy. How should the hearing healthcare professional proceed? - Reposition the otoscope While performing otoscopy, the hearing healthcare professional oberseves an obstructive bony growth in the external auditory...

A 3 yr old patient presents with respiratory distress, they have strider, is leaning in tripod position and drooling. X-ray reveals this image....what do you suspect the patient has? Epiglotitis (med emergency) Pharyngitis or tonsillitis that manifests into cellulitis and develops pus between palatine tonsil and pharyngeal muscles Upon exam you see deviated uvula and displaced tonsil. What do you suspect? Peritonsillar Abcess Must get a CT to confirm and refer out for drainage ...

Peds NBME Form 3 - Questions and Answers 18 month - 2 wks of URI PMHx: past 15 months - several episodes of AOM PE: L.TM bluish gray w/ visible landmarks; air-fluid level present behind inf 1/2 of TM; minimal movement on pneumatic otoscopy; R.ext ear, ear canal, and TM gucci most likely dx? serous otitis media pt prone to this considering they have had multiple AOM in the past air-fluid level = serous tx: probably tympanoplasty 6 month boy - difficulty breathing for 2 hrs low-grade fever, nasa...

Multiple Choice Questions For ILE Exam Prep (PART 1) Questions And Answers With 100% Verified Solution Upon doing otoscopy, a perforation in the lower left quadrant of the right eardrum is observed. In the referral to the doctor, which of the following is the BEST way to describe these findings? a) Anterior lower perforation b)Anterior inferior perforation c)Posterior inferior perforation d)Posterior lower perforation - ANS-C A 67-year old patient/client has been referred by his phys...

Introduction to Audiology Exam #1 Questions and Answers 2023 Organ of Corti Sensory organ of hearing Describe: Tympnic membrane - It is know as an ear drum - Made up with three layers: Cutaneous, Fibrous, and Mucocus 3 layers of Tympanic Membrane - Cutaneous - Fibrous - Mucocus When do you do otoscopy? It is completed first before any further testing During otoscopy, what do audiologist look for? Look at outer ear (pinna and EAC- extra auditory canal) and tym...

CAOHC Exam Questions with Correct Answers Unprotected exposure to hazardous noise causes: - answerTemporary and/or permanent hearing loss Temporary and/or permanent tinnitus (ringing, buzzing in ears) Occupational noise sources - answerAgriculture, mining, railroads • Manufacturing - largest hazardous noise-exposed population • Machinery, weapons, vehicles, tools, equipment Noise-Induced Illness: - answerhearing loss and tinnitus Occurs gradually, over time, from repeated exposures ...