Ears, Nose, & Throat

Question 1

Define presbycusis

Answer 1

Hearing loss associated with aging (presbycusis)
occurs gradually, increasing with age, particularly in
high frequencies.

Question 2

Define Tinnitus

Answer 2

Ringing of ears (tinnitus) is a sensation or sound
heard only by patient.

Question 3

Define Epistaxis

Answer 3

Nasal Discharge, Nosebleed

Question 4

Define ptosis

Answer 4

When the upper eyelid droops over the eye

Question 5

Define presbyopia

Answer 5

If during testing, you see the person age 40 or
older start holding the chart further away this is
“presbyopia” or a decrease in the power of
accommodation

Question 6

What tests can you use to test eye sight?

Answer 6

Snellen chart, Jaeger chart, confrontation test, Extra Ocular Movement

Question 7

Define PERRLA

Answer 7

ᾆ Pupils are
ᾆ Equal and
ᾆ Round and
ᾆ React to
ᾆ Light and
ᾆ Accommodation

Question 8

What are you inspecting in internal ears?

Answer 8

alignment, position, symmetry shape, skin
color, lesions, discharge