Chapter 20

Question 1

Signs or symptoms of otitis media include:

Answer 1

a bulging tympanic membrane.

Question 2

You are assessing an elderly man who has asthma and uses an inhaled corticosteroid on a regular basis. He has white patches on his tongue and the inside of his mouth. He is conscious and alert and his airway is patent. You should:

Answer 2

provide supportive care and transport.

Question 3

Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles that cause motion of the eyeballs and upper eyelids?

Answer 3

Oculomotor

Question 4

The only indication for removing contact lenses in the prehospital setting is:

Answer 4

chemical eye burns.

Question 5

Which of the following is a cause of rhinitis?

Answer 5

Chemical irritants

Question 6

A patient presents with fever, headache, and a unilaterally sore throat. What should you suspect?

Answer 6

Peritonsilar abscess

Question 7

The middle ear consists of the:

Answer 7

inner portion of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles.

Question 8

A red, tender lump in the eyelid or at the lid margin is called a:

Answer 8

hordeolum.

Question 9

Fever, hoarseness, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck are common clinical signs of:

Answer 9

Laryngitis

Question 10

Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic retinopathy?

Answer 10

Floaters