EENT Emergencies Flashcards
All of the following are symptoms of otitis media EXCEPT:
Question 1 options:
A)
pressure.
B)
sinus infection.
C)
fever.
D)
pain.
sinus infection
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.
Meniere’s disease
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.
conjunctivitis
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.
the transparent structure that covers the pupil has been damaged
The ________ of the eye controls the size of the pupil.
Question 5 options:
A)
iris
B)
eyelid
C)
lens
D)
cornea
iris
Light passes to the eye through what opening?
Question 6 options:
A)
Cornea
B)
Lens
C)
Iris
D)
Eyeball
cornea
Which of the following is NOT associated with the retina?
Question 7 options:
A)
Photopigments
B)
Cones
C)
Rods
D)
Lens
lens
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
cones
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.
rods
If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to what?
Question 10 options:
A)
Myopia
B)
Blindness
C)
Presbyopia
D)
Hyperopia
blindness
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.
make one attempt to remove the bean with tweezers
gently flush the ear canal with sterile water until the bean is dislodged
The external ear ends at the:
Question 12 options:
A)
tragus.
B)
external auditory canal.
C)
auricle.
D)
tympanic membrane.
tympanic membrane
What are the three tiny bones located in the middle ear?
Question 13 options:
A)
Ossicles
B)
Pinnas
C)
Cochleae
D)
Cerumen
ossicles
The ________ contain sensors that detect rotation of the head.
Question 14 options:
A)
cochlea
B)
incus
C)
vestibule
D)
semicircular canals
semicircular canals
The “bony labyrinth” protects the:
Question 15 options:
A)
inner ear.
B)
auditory nerve.
C)
outer ear.
D)
middle ear.
inner ear
Which of the following is NOT a bone of the middle ear?
Question 16 options:
A)
Cochlea
B)
Incus
C)
Stapes
D)
Malleus
cochlea
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
cochlea
Swimmer’s ear is also known as:
Question 18 options:
A)
otitis externa.
B)
otitis interna.
C)
None of these.
D)
otitis media.
otitis externa
A feeling of dizziness or an illusion of rotary motion is called:
Question 19 options:
A)
purulence.
B)
eczema.
C)
tinnitus.
D)
vertigo.
vertigo
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
attempt removal of the crayon with forceps
Oral candidiasis, commonly called thrush, is a ________ infection of the mouth.
Question 21 options:
A)
fungal
B)
viral
C)
bacterial
D)
protozoan
fungal
The structures that protect the eyes are known as:
Question 22 options:
A)
sockets.
B)
ocular orbits.
C)
maxilla.
D)
zygomatic bones.
ocular orbits
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 clear jellylike fluid that fills the viterous cavity
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.
conjunctivitis
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.
atraumatic hyphemia
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.
tympanic membrane redness and distention
Ménière’s disease affects:
Question 27 options:
A)
balance and depth perception.
B)
balance and hearing.
C)
olfactory senses.
D)
the tympanic membrane.
balance and hearing
Posterior epistaxis can arise from conditions such as:
Question 28 options:
A)
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
B)
intracranial pressure.
C)
diabetic ketoacidosis.
D)
hypertension.
hypertension
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.
thrush commonly seen in AIDS patients
