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Otolaryngology

2. Classroom Response System

3. Otolaryngology includes a study of the:
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eyes, ears, and throat.
ears, nose, and eyes.
ears, nose, and throat.
nose, throat, and eyes.

4. Otolaryngology includes a study of the:
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eyes, ears, and throat.
ears, nose, and eyes.
ears, nose, and throat.
nose, throat, and eyes

5. The external ear is: the pinna. the auricle. the helix.
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the pinna.
the auricle.
the helix.
both the pinna and the auricle.

6. The external ear is: the pinna. the auricle. the helix.
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the pinna.
the auricle.
the helix.
both the pinna and the auricle.

7. The tympanic membrane is located between the:
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external ear and the middle ear.
middle ear and the inner ear.
inner ear and the mastoid process.
oval window and the round window.

8. The tympanic membrane is located between the:
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external ear and the middle ear.
middle ear and the inner ear.
inner ear and the mastoid process.
oval window and the round window.

9. The ossicles of the ear (malleus, incus, and stapes) are found in the:
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outer ear.
middle ear.
inner ear.
mastoid process.

10. The ossicles of the ear (malleus, incus, and stapes) are found in the:
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outer ear.
middle ear.
inner ear.
mastoid process.

11. The purpose of the eustachian tube is to allow air pressure in the inner ear to equalize with the air pressure outside the body.
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True
False

12. The purpose of the eustachian tube is to allow air pressure in the inner ear to equalize with the air pressure outside the body.
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True
False

13. The structures of the inner ear are filled with fluid.
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True
False

14. The structures of the inner ear are filled with fluid.
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True
False

15. What is the purpose of the semicircular canals?
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To help you hear
To help you keep your balance
To help you see
To give you a sense of smell

16. What is the purpose of the semicircular canals?
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To help you hear
To help you keep your balance
To help you see
To give you a sense of smell

17. The warming and moisturizing of air is the responsibility of the:
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mouth.
sinuses.
conchae.
larynx.

18. The warming and moisturizing of air is the responsibility of the:
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mouth.
sinuses.
conchae.
larynx.

19. TMJ refers to: teeth, mentum, and jaw. temporomandibular joint.
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teeth, mentum, and jaw.
temporomandibular joint.
tongue, mentum, and jaw.
temporomaxillary joint.

20. TMJ refers to: teeth, mentum, and jaw. temporomandibular joint.
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teeth, mentum, and jaw.
temporomandibular joint.
tongue, mentum, and jaw.
temporomaxillary joint.

21. The throat is divided into three areas: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx.
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True
False

22. The throat is divided into three areas: the nasopharynx, the oropharynx, and the laryngopharynx.
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True
False

23. The adenoids are found in:
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the nasopharynx.
the oropharynx.
the laryngopharynx.
all of the above.

24. The adenoids are found in:
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the nasopharynx.
the oropharynx.
the laryngopharynx.
all of the above.

25. The pharynx divides into the larynx and the esophagus.
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True
False

26. The pharynx divides into the larynx and the esophagus.
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True
False

27. The opening to the larynx is covered during swallowing by the:
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glottis.
vocal cords.
epiglottis.
Adam's apple.

28. The opening to the larynx is covered during swallowing by the:
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glottis.
vocal cords.
epiglottis.
Adam's apple.

29. The stapes fits into the the:
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oval window.
round window.
malleus.
tympanic membrane.

30. The stapes fits into the the:
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oval window.
round window.
malleus.
tympanic membrane.

31. A benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve is a/an:
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acoustic neuroma.
cholesteatoma.
hemotympanum.
otosclerosis.

32. A benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve is a/an:
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acoustic neuroma.
cholesteatoma.
hemotympanum.
otosclerosis.

33. otitis externa. otitis media. myringitis meniere's disease.
Edema of the semicircular canals with destruction of the cochlea, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo is likely to be:
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otitis externa.
otitis media.
myringitis
meniere's disease.

34. otitis externa. otitis media. myringitis. meniere's disease.
Edema of the semicircular canals with destruction of the cochlea, causing hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo is likely to be:
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otitis externa.
otitis media.
myringitis.
meniere's disease.

35. The physician looks into the ear with a lighted instrument known as a/an:
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tuning fork.
alligator forceps.
otoscope.
endoscope.

36. The physician looks into the ear with a lighted instrument known as a/an:
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tuning fork.
alligator forceps.
otoscope.
endoscope.

37. Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the:
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middle ear.
cochlea.
external ear.
pharynx.

38. Otitis media is a bacterial infection of the:
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middle ear.
cochlea.
external ear.
pharynx.

39. Ear pinning, the surgery done for protruding ears, is known as:
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tonsillectomy.
otoplasty.
tympanoplasty.
radical neck dissection.

40. Ear pinning, the surgery done for protruding ears, is known as:
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tonsillectomy.
otoplasty.
tympanoplasty.
radical neck dissection.

41. Surgery to insert PE ventilating tubes to drain the middle ear is known as:
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audiometry.
presbycusis.
myringitis.
tympanostomy.

42. Surgery to insert PE ventilating tubes to drain the middle ear is known as:
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audiometry.
presbycusis.
myringitis.
tympanostomy.

43. A patient with epistaxis has:
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an earache.
a nosebleed.
poor hearing.
a sinus infection.

44. A patient with epistaxis has:
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an earache.
a nosebleed.
poor hearing.
a sinus infection.

45. Which word is misspelled?
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Otolaryngology
Myringitis
Tonsilectomy
Tinnitus

46. Which word is misspelled?
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Otolaryngology
Myringitis
Tonsilectomy (Tonsillectomy)
Tinnitus

47. Which hearing test uses a tuning fork?
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Tympanometry
Culture and sensitivity
Rinne
Hertz

48. Which hearing test uses a tuning fork?
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Tympanometry
Culture and sensitivity
Rinne
Hertz

49. A rapid strep test would be done for a patient with:
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a ruptured tympanic membrane.
sinusitis.
serous otitis media.
sore throat.

50. A rapid strep test would be done for a patient with:
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a ruptured tympanic membrane.
sinusitis.
serous otitis media.
sore throat.

51. otoscope endoscope speculum myringotome
To examine the nose, the physician uses a nasal ______________ and shines a penlight to light up into the area.
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otoscope
endoscope
speculum
myringotome

52. otoscope endoscope speculum myringotome
To examine the nose, the physician uses a nasal ______________ and shines a penlight to light up into the area.
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otoscope
endoscope
speculum
myringotome

53. During a radical neck dissection, all of the following may be performed EXCEPT:
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myringotomy.
glossectomy.
removal of part of the jaw bone.
laryngectomy.

54. During a radical neck dissection, all of the following may be performed EXCEPT:
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myringotomy.
glossectomy.
removal of part of the jaw bone.
laryngectomy.

55. myringotomy. otoplasty. weber test. tympanoplasty.
The patient suffered a sudden blow to the head that caused the tympanic membrane to rupture. This injury would be repaired by performing a/an:
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myringotomy.
otoplasty.
weber test.
tympanoplasty.

56. myringotomy. otoplasty. weber test. tympanoplasty.
The patient suffered a sudden blow to the head that caused the tympanic membrane to rupture. This injury would be repaired by performing a/an:
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myringotomy.
otoplasty.
weber test.
tympanoplasty.

57. The combining forms that mean eardrum are myring/o- and:
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Ot/o-
Lingu/o-
Tympan/o-
Gloss/o-

58. The combining forms that mean eardrum are myring/o- and:
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Ot/o-
Lingu/o-
Tympan/o-
Gloss/o-

59. The suffix -tome means:
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surgical removal.
disease condition.
process of measuring.
instrument used to cut.

60. The suffix -tome means:
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surgical removal.
disease condition.
process of measuring.
instrument used to cut.

61. The combining form cheil/o- means:
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ear.
lip.
chin.
neck.

62. The combining form cheil/o- means:
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ear.
lip.
chin.
neck.

63. The suffix -metry in the medical word audiometry means:
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instrument used to examine.
pertaining to.
process of measuring.
state or condition.

64. The suffix -metry in the medical word audiometry means:
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instrument used to examine.
pertaining to.
process of measuring.
state or condition.

65. prefix, prefix, combining form, and suffix.
The medical word otolaryngologist can be separated into the following component word parts:
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prefix, prefix, combining form, and suffix.
prefix, combining form, combining form, and suffix.
combining form, combining form, suffix, and suffix.
combining form, combining form, combining form, and suffix.

66. prefix, prefix, combining form, and suffix.
The medical word otolaryngologist can be separated into the following component word parts:
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prefix, prefix, combining form, and suffix.
prefix, combining form, combining form, and suffix.
combining form, combining form, suffix, and suffix.
combining form, combining form, combining form, and suffix.