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Otoscopy for Audiologists

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1.  The normal tympanic membrane is: Flat Concave Convex Pyramidal

2.  What are benign bony growths in the external ear canal called? Cerumen Epidermoid inclusion cyst Ossicles Exostoses

3.  What percentage of traumatic tympanic perforations heal spontaneously? 85% 100% 0% 20%

4.  Which of following is NOT typically visible during otoscopic examination of a normal tympanic membrane/middle ear? Basilar membrane Lateral process of malleus Long process of malleus Tympanic annulus

5.  What is the one of the most common symptoms of a cholesteatoma? Sensorineural hearing loss Vertigo Imbalance Ear drainage (otorrhea)

6.  What is the one of the most common symptoms of chronic myringitis? Sensorineural hearing loss Vertigo Imbalance Ear drainage (otorrhea)

7.  What is a common cause of hearing loss in adhesive otitis media? Middle ear fluid Tympanic perforation Erosion of the ossicles Eustachian tube dysfunction

8.  Which of the following structures may sometimes be seen in adhesive otitis media? Incus long process Stapes superstructure Round window All of the above

9.  What type of treatment is used for osteomas? Surgical removal Steroid injection Topical ointment Heat therapy

10.  Which of the following is NOT an ossicle? Stapes Malleus Incus Nogglich