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1
Q

All of the following are symptoms of otitis media EXCEPT:
Question 1 options:

A)

pressure.

B)

sinus infection.

C)

fever.

D)

pain.

A

sinus infection

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A chronic disease of the inner ear marked by a recurring syndrome of vertigo, dizziness, and progressive hearing loss is called:
Question 2 options:

A)

mastoiditis.

B)

otosclerosis.

C)

Ménière’s disease.

D)

cholesteatoma.

A

Meniere’s disease

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3
Q

An inflammation of the membrane covering and protecting the exposed surface of the eye results in:
Question 3 options:

A)

choroiditis.

B)

cornea abrasion.

C)

lens distortion.

D)

conjunctivitis.

A

conjunctivitis

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4
Q

A patient complaining of eye pain informs you that he was diagnosed with a corneal abrasion three days ago. He called 911 today because the discomfort has not yet gone away and he desires medical attention. Based on this information, which of the following is TRUE?
Question 4 options:

A)

The transparent structure that covers the pupil has been damaged.

B)

The lens of the eye has been abraded.

C)

The sclera must be infected.

D)

Fluid is leaking from the posterior chamber.

A

the transparent structure that covers the pupil has been damaged

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5
Q

The ________ of the eye controls the size of the pupil.
Question 5 options:

A)

iris

B)

eyelid

C)

lens

D)

cornea

A

iris

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6
Q

Light passes to the eye through what opening?
Question 6 options:

A)

Cornea

B)

Lens

C)

Iris

D)

Eyeball

A

cornea

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7
Q

Which of the following is NOT associated with the retina?
Question 7 options:

A)

Photopigments

B)

Cones

C)

Rods

D)

Lens

A

lens

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8
Q

A defect of the ________ results in difficulty in visual detection of color and bright light.
Question 8 options:

A)

lens

B)

cones

C)

cones and rods

D)

rods

A

cones

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9
Q

The sensor receptive cells in the retina that function best in dim light and do not perceive color is/are the:
Question 9 options:

A)

pupil.

B)

cones.

C)

rods.

D)

iris.

A

rods

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10
Q

If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to what?
Question 10 options:

A)

Myopia

B)

Blindness

C)

Presbyopia

D)

Hyperopia

A

blindness

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11
Q

A frantic mother dialed 911 for her three-year-old daughter, who stuck a small dried bean into her ear. Assessment shows the bean to be lodged firmly in the ear canal. When treating this patient, the paramedic would (Select all that apply):
Question 11 options:

reassure the mother and transport the patient.

make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers.

have the patient follow up with her family physician.

gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged.

A

make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers

gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged

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12
Q

The external ear ends at the:
Question 12 options:

A)

tragus.

B)

external auditory canal.

C)

auricle.

D)

tympanic membrane.

A

tympanic membrane

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13
Q

What are the three tiny bones located in the middle ear?
Question 13 options:

A)

Ossicles

B)

Pinnas

C)

Cochleae

D)

Cerumen

A

ossicles

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14
Q

The ________ contain sensors that detect rotation of the head.
Question 14 options:

A)

cochlea

B)

incus

C)

vestibule

D)

semicircular canals

A

semicircular canals

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15
Q

The “bony labyrinth” protects the:
Question 15 options:

A)

inner ear.

B)

auditory nerve.

C)

outer ear.

D)

middle ear.

A

inner ear

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16
Q

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the middle ear?
Question 16 options:

A)

Cochlea

B)

Incus

C)

Stapes

D)

Malleus

A

cochlea

17
Q

Which of the following structures in the inner ear is the organ of hearing?
Question 17 options:

A)

Cochlea

B)

Semicircular canal

C)

Bony labyrinth

D)

Vestibule

A

cochlea

18
Q

Swimmer’s ear is also known as:
Question 18 options:

A)

otitis externa.

B)

otitis interna.

C)

None of these.

D)

otitis media.

A

otitis externa

19
Q

A feeling of dizziness or an illusion of rotary motion is called:
Question 19 options:

A)

purulence.

B)

eczema.

C)

tinnitus.

D)

vertigo.

A

vertigo

20
Q

A three-year-old-has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are pulse 124, respiration 20, and SpO2 100%. Which of the following would be most appropriate when caring for this child?
Question 20 options:

A)

Place a warm pack to the bridge of the nose

B)

Attempt removal of the crayon with forceps

C)

Oxygen via a nonrebreather at 5 liters/minute

D)

Nonemergent transport to the hospital

A

attempt removal of the crayon with forceps

21
Q

Oral candidiasis, commonly called thrush, is a ________ infection of the mouth.
Question 21 options:

A)

fungal

B)

viral

C)

bacterial

D)

protozoan

A

fungal

22
Q

The structures that protect the eyes are known as:
Question 22 options:

A)

sockets.

B)

ocular orbits.

C)

maxilla.

D)

zygomatic bones.

A

ocular orbits

23
Q

Vitreous humor is:
Question 23 options:

A)

behind the rods.

B)

a clear, jellylike fluid that fills the vitreous cavity.

C)

the sclera.

D)

behind the cones.

A

a clear jellylike fluid that fills the viterous cavity

24
Q

You are called to a patient complaining of drainage and erythema from the right eye. You suspect:
Question 24 options:

A)

pterygium.

B)

herpes zoster ophthalmicus.

C)

iritis.

D)

conjunctivitis.

A

conjunctivitis

25
Q

You are caring for a patient with known sickle cell disease. You would also examine this patient for the presence of:
Question 25 options:

A)

cataract.

B)

glaucoma.

C)

papilledema.

D)

atraumatic hyphema.

A

atraumatic hyphemia

26
Q

In a patient experiencing otitis media, you should expect to find:
Question 26 options:

A)

tympanic membrane redness and distention.

B)

perforated membrane.

C)

cochlear fluid.

D)

infection at the base of the ear.

A

tympanic membrane redness and distention

27
Q

Ménière’s disease affects:
Question 27 options:

A)

balance and depth perception.

B)

balance and hearing.

C)

olfactory senses.

D)

the tympanic membrane.

A

balance and hearing

28
Q

Posterior epistaxis can arise from conditions such as:
Question 28 options:

A)

insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

B)

intracranial pressure.

C)

diabetic ketoacidosis.

D)

hypertension.

A

hypertension

29
Q

You respond to a patient with a report of a mouth infection. Upon arrival, you find a thin man with a prominent fungal infection in his mouth. He denies any history of diabetes mellitus. You should strongly suspect:
Question 29 options:

A)

thrush commonly seen in AIDS patients.

B)

thrush commonly seen in patients who overdose.

C)

dentalgia.

D)

temporomandibular joint disorder.

A

thrush commonly seen in AIDS patients

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