Ears/Nose/Throat

Question 1

Auricle

Answer 1

External portion of the ear

Question 2

Cerumen

Answer 2

Earwax

Question 3

Labyrinthitis

Answer 3

Infection of the deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo.

Question 4

Loss of landmarks

Answer 4

The TM is opaque, no loner transparent; indicates ear infection.

Question 5

Otalgia

Answer 5

Ear ache

Question 6

Otitis externa

Answer 6

Outer ear infection

Question 7

Otitis media

Answer 7

Middle ear infection

Question 8

Tinnitus

Answer 8

“Ringing in the ears,” the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

Question 9

TM bulging

Answer 9

“Outpooching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation

Question 10

TM dullness

Answer 10

Absence of light, reflection,, indicative of ear infection

Question 11

TM erythema

Answer 11

Redness of the TM; often indicative of infection

Question 12

TM perforation

Answer 12

Rupture of the eardrum

Question 13

Tympanic membrane

Answer 13

TM, the clear membrane inside the ear; ear drum

Question 14

Epistaxis

Answer 14

Hemorrhage from the nose; nose bleed

Question 15

Naris

Answer 15

Nostril (pleural: nares)

Question 16

Rhinorrhea

Answer 16

Clear nasal discharge

Question 17

Septal hematoma

Answer 17

Bruise/swelling of septum (Sign of nose fracture)

Question 18

Decreased gag reflex

Answer 18

Indicative of decreased level of consciousness or brainstem injury; concern for airway protection

Question 19

Dentition

Answer 19

Teeth

Question 20

Dry mucosa

Answer 20

Dry tongue, mouth, and lips indicating significant dehydration

Question 21

Edentulous

Answer 21

Without teeth

Question 22

Gingiva

Answer 22

Gums

Question 23

Lingual

Answer 23

Referring to the tongue

Question 24

Malocclusion

Answer 24

Imperfect closure of opposing teeth, indicative of trauma or jaw fracture

Question 25

Odontalgia

Answer 25

Toothache

Question 26

Odynophagia

Answer 26

Painful swallowing

Question 27

Oropharynx

Answer 27

The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat.

Question 28

Peritonsillar abscess

Answer 28

Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

Question 29

Pharyngeal abscess

Answer 29

Collection of pus or fluid around the tonsil

Question 30

Pharyngeal erythema

Answer 30

Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

Question 31

Pharyngitis

Answer 31

Throat infection

Question 32

Secretion pooling

Answer 32

Poor ability to handle secretions (saliva); drooling at the mouth and gagging

Question 33

Tacky mucosa

Answer 33

Sticky tongue, mouth, and lips indicating early dehydration.

Question 34

Tonsillar edema

Answer 34

Swelling of the tonsils, indicating infection

Question 35

Tonsillar exudate

Answer 35

Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

Question 36

Trismus

Answer 36

Inability to fully open mouth due to inflamed jaw muscles

Question 37

Uvula midline

Answer 37

Uvula in normal position (not shifted)