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Ch. 14 Senses (EENT) Study Guide Flashcards

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o.s. =

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left eye (oculus sinister)

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o.d. =

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right eye (oculus dexter)

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o.u. =

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both eyes (oculus uterque)

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Conjunctiva is . . .

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a clear, mucous membrane
covers eye and inside eyelids (palpebrae)
produces clear, watery mucus

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Caruncle is . . .

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triangular fleshy mass at the medial corner of eye

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inflammation or infection of the conjunctivae:

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conjunctivitis

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Mucus in the conjunctivae helps . . .

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trap particles

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bloodshot =

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injected conjunctivae

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The white of the eye is called:

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sclera (sclerae)

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Name 4 points about the sclera:

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fibrous connective tissue
protects internal eye
maintains eyeball shape
site for muscle attachment

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EOM =

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extraocular muscles

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How many extraocular muscles are there?

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6

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What is the purpose of EOM and how are they controlled?

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control eye movements

controlled by cranial nerves 3-6

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Colored part of the eye:

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iris

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How is iris color determined?

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genetically

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Allows light rays to enter the eyes:

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pupils

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How does bright/dim light effect the pupil?

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bright light - iris contracts - smaller pupil

dim light - iris relaxes - dilated pupil

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Clear, hard disk:

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lens

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Two distinctions of the lens:

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concave for near vision

thinner for far vision

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Clear; covering iris and pupil:

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cornea

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Two distinctions of the cornea:

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does have nerves, no blood supply

receives oxygen and nutrients from tears & aqueous humor

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Thin tissue in the back of the eye:

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retina, also called fundus

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Bright circle on the retina, close to the nose:

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optic disk

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Cranial nerve 2 enters the eye at the optic disk:

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optic nerve

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Dark area lateral to the optic disk:

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macula, also called fovea

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Scleral icterus is:

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yellowing of the whites of the eyes

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Anicteric =

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without jaundice

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Icteric =

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jaundice

high levels of bilirubin = liver disease

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PERRLA:

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pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

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EOMI:

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extraocular movements intact

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31
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How well a person can see is called?

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visual acuity

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32
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What test is used to test visual acuity?

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Snellen test (eye chart)

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33
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Bulging of the eyeballs is called?

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exophthalmos (Graves’ disease)

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a.s.

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left ear (auris sinistra)

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a.d.

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right ear (auris dextra)

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a.u.

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both ears (auris unitas)

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37
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Cerumen is:

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earwax

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38
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An auricle is:

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outside of the ear/cartilage

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EAC:

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external auditory canal

tube from the auricle to the TM

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TM:

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tympanic membrane (ear drum)

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41
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Normal color of the tympanic membrane:

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gray/pearly/pink

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Other colors the tympanic membrane could be indicating possible illness:

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white, amber, gray, blue (OME - otitis media w/effusion)

pale yellow, white, marked redness, injection (AOM - acute otitis media)

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43
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Ringing of the ears:

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tinnitus (represents damage)

44
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Connects the middle ear to the pharynx:

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eustachian tube

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What does the eustachian tube do?

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functions to equalize pressure

46
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Ossicles are:

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3 tiny bones in the middle ear

47
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Name each ossicle:

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malleus
incus
stapes

48
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The stapes fits into the . . .

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oval window

49
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What is the cochlea?

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coiled portion of the inner ear

50
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What are 2 distinctions of the cochlea?

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relays frequency and intensity of vibrations

cranial nerve 8

51
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Relays position of head to keep balance:

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semicircular canal

52
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The round window is covered by . . .

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a membrane

53
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The round window and oval window are what?

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2 openings in the temporal bone

54
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What does the round window separate?

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the middle ear from the inner ear

55
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Divides the nose into right and left sides:

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nasal septum

56
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Bone in the middle of the nose, behind the septum, is called?

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vomer

57
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External openings of the nose:

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nares (naris)

58
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Flared cartilage on each side of nostril:

A

ala

59
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What is the nasal cavity formed by?

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ethmoid bone (roof and sides)
maxilla as the hard palate
60
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_______________ increases nasal surface area to slow down air, as well as, warm and moisten air.

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turbinates or conchae

61
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What is the nasal cavity lined with?

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nasal mucosa

62
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How often does the nasal mucosa produce mucus?

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continually with goblet cells

63
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How many sinuses are there?

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4

64
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Name the four sinuses:

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frontal
ethmoid
sphenoid
maxillary

65
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How are the sinuses named?

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according to location

66
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The crease from the nose to the mouth is called?

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nasolabial fold

67
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The pink-red border around the lips is?

A

vermilion border

68
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Pharynx =

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throat

69
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Uppermost part of the throat that contains adenoids:

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nasopharynx

70
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Where are the eustachian tubes located?

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nasopharynx

71
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Middle portion of the throat, soft palate to epiglottis, contains tonsils:

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oropharynx

72
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Epiglottis to larynx:

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laryngopharynx

73
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LASIK surgery or keratoplasty is:

A

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
plastic surgery of the cornea
low pain/low discomfort

74
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What does LASIK/keratoplasty do?

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permanently changes the shape of the cornea using excimer laser

75
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What instrument is used to cut a flap in the cornea?

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microkeratome (knife)

76
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What is the function of the flap?

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it hinges back revealing the stroma, (cornea midsection)

77
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A computer-controlled laser vaporizes a portion of?

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stroma, then flap is replaced

78
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Diopter is what?

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measurement

refractive power of lens equal to the length in m

79
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Cloudiness of lens that prevents vision:

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cataract

80
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Cataracts are:

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prevalent in older people

leading cause of blindness

81
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Four points of cataract surgery:

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surgical removal of lens
replaced by a lens (IOL)
restores vision
lens can be plastic, acrylic, or silicone

82
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Less invasive form of cataract surgery is:

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phacoemulsification

83
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How does phacoemulsification work?

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removes cataract by breaking it up with ultrasound
IOL is inserted
OP procedure

84
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YAG laser capsulotomy:

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restores vision lost from a clouded lens capsule

85
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A YAG laser capsulotomy is often needed when?

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after cataract surgery

86
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Why is a YAG laser capsulotomy needed?

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there is a haze on the membrane behind the IOL implant
this causes loss of acuity = posterior capsular opacity
painless, no anesthesia, no incision

87
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What is a slit-lamp exam?

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microscopic exam of the eye using a light

88
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Tonometry measures . . .

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IOP (intraocular pressure)

89
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What steps are taken to measure tonometry?

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anesthetic eye drops are given
tonometer placed against the eye
blue light aids in measurement

90
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What is another way to measure tonometry that is less accurate?

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“air puff” - no need for drops

91
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Increased IOP, can cause damage to optic nerve:

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glaucoma

92
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Name 4 distinctions of glaucoma:

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progressive loss of peripheral vision at first
pressure is measured in mmHg
anything above 25 mmHg is high
eye drops are given to control pressure

93
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What are Weber and Rinne tests?

A

hearing tests

94
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Evaluates bone conduction versus air conduction of sound, one ear at a time:

A

Rinne

95
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Evaluates bone conduction of sound in both ears at the same time:

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Weber

96
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Acute or chronic inflammation of the middle ear behind the TM?

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otitis media

97
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Serous exudate behind the TM without symptoms:

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otitis media with effusion (OME) or serous otitis media (SOM)

98
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Swimmer’s ear:

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otitis externa (OE)

99
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Myringotomy and tubes (M&T) is:

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incision into the TM to place a ventilation tube (PE)
sometimes called PE (polyethylene) tube
this allows for drainage
the small tubes usually fall out spontaneously within a few months

100
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A Caldwell-Luc procedure is a?

A

sinus surgery

101
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Name 3 distinctions of the Caldwell-Luc procedure?

A

for patient’s with acute or chronic infective sinusitis
removing sinus mucosa or tumor
maxillary sinus is entered through the upper gum in mouth

102
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What is a Water’s view?

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x-ray

nose up, allows for good view of maxillary sinuses

103
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Repair of septal deviation is:

A

septoplasty

104
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Name 2 distinctions of septal deviation:

A

either congenital or caused by trauma

septum is displaced causing breathing problems

105
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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A):

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removing the tonsils and adenoids

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