HEARING

Question 1

A small instrument with a scoop on the end is inserted into the ear canal while the helix is lifted posteriorly and laterally

Answer 1

Curette

Question 2

is the simpler and more straightforward approach to cerumen removal

Answer 2

Lavage or irrigation

Question 3

the working condition of the hearing aid is then assessed. Assessment parameters include:

Answer 3

• Integrity of the ear mold
• battery
  -dials
  -switches
• tubing for behind the ear aids

Question 4

changes in taste and smell:
types of smell disorders : smell loss due to aging

Answer 4

Presbyosmia

Question 5

changes in taste and smell:
types of smell disorders : loss of only certain odors

Answer 5

Hyposmia

Question 6

changes in taste and smell:
types of smell disorders : total loss of smell

Answer 6

Anosmia

Question 7

changes in taste and smell:
types of smell disorders : change in the perception of odors. familiar odors are distorted.

Answer 7

Dysosmia

Question 8

changes in taste and smell:
types of smell disorders : smell odors that are not present

Answer 8

Phantosmia