Lesson 10

Question 1

Critical functions of ear

Answer 1

Hearing and balance

Question 2

First part of the digestive system

Answer 2

Mouth and throat

Question 3

Common, or concerning symptoms of the ears

Answer 3

Hearing loss
Earache
Discharge
Tinnitus
Vertigo

Question 4

Two basic types of hearing impairment

Answer 4

Conductiveloss
Sensorineural loss

Question 5

Results from problems in the external or middle ear

Answer 5

Conductive loss

Question 6

Results from the problems in the inner ear, the cochlear nerve, or urs central connection in the brain

Answer 6

Sensorineural loss

Question 7

These people have particular trouble understanding speech, often complaining that others mumble: nousy environment make hearing worse

Answer 7

Se sorineural loss

Question 8

In this hearing impairment, noisy environments may help

Answer 8

Conductive loss

Question 9

Pain in the ear

Answer 9

Earache

Question 10

It is the external ear

Answer 10

Otitis externa

Question 11

It refers to inner ear

Answer 11

Otitis media

Question 12

Another term or known for ear pain

Answer 12

Otalgia

Question 13

It is the discharge / drainage of the liquid from the ear

Answer 13

Otorrhea

Question 14

It is the ear wax

Answer 14

Cerumen

Question 15

A perceived sound that has no external stimulus and commonly is heard as musical ringing or a rushing or roaring noise

Answer 15

Tinnitus

Question 16

Popping sounds originate in the _________

Answer 16

Temporomandibular joint

Question 17

Vascular noises may originate from the _____

Answer 17

Neck

Question 18

When associated with hearing loss and vertigo

Answer 18

Meniere’s disease

Question 19

The perception that the patient or the environment is rotating or spinning

Answer 19

Vertigo

Question 20

Samples of ear history

Answer 20

Congenital hearing loss
Removal of cerumen
Ear surgery
Infection
Exposure to hazardous noise levels

Question 21

Samples of family history

Answer 21

Hearing loss
Otitis media
Allergies
Smoking or exposure to cigarette smoke

Question 22

Refers to drainage from the nose and is often associated with nasal congestion

Answer 22

Rhinorrhea

Question 23

It is the sense of stuffiness or obstruction

Answer 23

Nasal congestion

Question 24

Another term for allergic rhinitis

Answer 24

Hay fever

Question 25

Rhinorrhea causes viral infection such as

Answer 25

Allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis

Question 26

Excessive use of decongestants can worsen symptoms

Answer 26

Rhinitismedicamentosa

Question 27

The symptoms usually appear after an upper respiratory infection

Answer 27

Congestion

Question 28

These are highest for symptoms appearing after a URI

Answer 28

Sensitivity Specificity

Question 29

Means bleeding from the nose

Answer 29

Epistaxis

Question 30

The blood originates from what part?

Answer 30

Nose Paranasal sinus Nasopharynx

Question 31

Coughing of blood

Answer 31

Hemoptysis

Question 32

Vomiting of blood

Answer 32

Hematemesis

Question 33

What to ask in past history in the sense of smell

Answer 33

Sinus infection URI / upper respiratory tract Allergy Trauma or injury Nasal or sinus sugery Polyps Dental history

Question 34

What to ask abt the family history regarding to the sense of smell

Answer 34

Allergy Asthma Cancer of the nose or sinus

Question 35

Common or concerning symptoms of the mouth and throat

Answer 35

Sore throat Horseness Lesions Sore tongue Bleeding gums Toothache Dysphagia

Question 36

A frequent complaint, usually associated with acute upper respiratory symptoms

Answer 36

Sore throat

Question 37

Fever, pharyngeal exudates, and anterior lymphadenopathy, especially in the absence of cough

Answer 37

Streptococcal pharyngitis/ strep throat

Question 38

Another name for strep throat

Answer 38

Streptococcal pharyngitis

Question 39

It refers to an altered quality of the voice, often described as huskyz

Answer 39

Hoarseness

Question 40

Hoarseness usually arises from inflammation or infection of the ______

Answer 40

Larynx

Question 41

Common symptom, especially when brushing teeth

Answer 41

Bleeding of gums

Question 42

The patient has difficulty of swallowing, whether it be foods or fluids

Answer 42

Dysphagia