CH 20 Flashcards
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Signs or symptoms of otitis media include:
vertigo and violent vomiting.
bilateral chronic tinnitus.
hypersensitivity to sound.
a bulging tympanic membrane.
a bulging tympanic membrane.
You are assessing an elderly man who has asthma and uses an inhaled corticosteroid on a regular basis. He has white patches on his tongue and the inside of his mouth. He is conscious and alert and his airway is patent. You should:
irrigate his mouth with sterile water.
carefully scrape the lesions from his tongue.
provide supportive care and transport.
suspect that he has leukoplakia.
provide supportive care and transport.
Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles that cause motion of the eyeballs and upper eyelids?
Hypoglossal
Trigeminal
Oculomotor
Optic
Oculomotor
The only indication for removing contact lenses in the prehospital setting is:
acute conjunctivitis.
cardiopulmonary arrest.
chemical eye burns.
a foreign body in the eye.
chemical eye burns.
Which of the following is a cause of rhinitis?
Diabetes
Chemical irritants
High humidity
Candida albicans
Chemical irritants
A patient presents with fever, headache, and a unilaterally sore throat. What should you suspect?
Bacterial pharyngitis
Epiglottitis
Peritonsilar abscess
Oral candidiasis
Peritonsilar abscess
The middle ear consists of the:
inner portion of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles.
cochlea and semicircular canals.
organ of Corti and the external auditory canal.
pinna and the exterior portion of the tympanic membrane.
inner portion of the tympanic membrane and the ossicles.
A red, tender lump in the eyelid or at the lid margin is called a:
hyphema.
hordeolum.
chalazion.
rust ring.
hordeolum.
Fever, hoarseness, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck are common clinical signs of:
tracheitis.
Ludwig angina.
laryngitis.
oral candidiasis.
Laryngitis
Which of the following is a common symptom of diabetic retinopathy?
Floaters
Eyelid inflammation
Blindness
Blockage and swelling of the oil gland in the eyelid
Floaters
