Exam Preview for 34069: Managing the Earie Canal

Managing the Earie Canal – Methods of Cerumen Removal

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1. A Buck curette is a metal rod with a: Round metal ring at the tip. Wire loop at the tip. Right angle hook at the tip. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
2. A Shapleigh curette is a metal rod with a: Round metal ring at the tip. Wire loop at the tip. Right angle hook at the tip. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
3. A Blleau loop is a metal rod with a: Round metal ring at the tip. Wire oval ring at the tip. Right angle hook at the tip. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
4. What other type of forceps were mentioned along with alligator forceps? Hartman Collins Markman None of the above
5. Suction is most effectively used for: Dry, deeply impacted wax Sticky wax Hard wax Wet or damp wax
6. The method contraindicated for patients who suffer from chronic tinnitus, hyperacusis, or who are post otic sugery is: Suction Irrigation Ear-candling Instrumentation
7. Skin, attached to the ear canal and preventing tympanic membrane visualization should be: Removed via forceps until it detaches. Gently patted toward canal with a curette and ear drops. Irrigated with a syringe. Suctioned to the opening of the canal and then removed with instruments.
8. Irrigation is most effective and safest when there is: Forceful syringing of ear. Warm to hot water used. A constant stream of water. A 50-50 dilution of water with peroxide.
9. The most commonly used suction tip sizes are: 0-1 3-4 7-8 9-10
10. Most bleeding, occurring as a result of cerumen removal, may be managed by applying pressure to the area with: An otoblock soaked in water, Audiologist’s Choice Ear Drops, or Miracell. An otoblock soaked in saline, alcohol or mineral oil. An otoblock soaked in Colace, Debrox or Miracell. An otoblock soaked in water, saline or Afrin.