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Managing the Earie Canal: Cerumen Removal Tools and Methods

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1.  Thrombolytic medications are associated with:
  1. Diabetes
  2. Hepatitis C
  3. Heart disease
  4. Head or neck cancer
2.  An herbal supplement that may not have blood thinning properties is:
  1. Ginko Biloba
  2. Echinacea
  3. Garlic
  4. Ginger
3.  Ceruminous glands are:
  1. Modified Apocrine glands
  2. Modified Hologrine glands
  3. Sebaceous Glands
  4. Like the glands that cause acne.
4.  The keratin layer of the tympanic membrane migrates to the canal opening in:
  1. 6-12 weeks
  2. 6-12 months
  3. 6-12 days
  4. 6-12 hours
5.  The Fissures of Santorini communicate with the:
  1. Carotid Gland
  2. Thyroid Gland
  3. Pituitary Gland
  4. Parotid Gland
6.  When using an otoscope for cerumen removal lighting and magnification the otoscope should be held:
  1. In front of the dominant eye
  2. In the non-dominant hand
  3. In front of the non-dominant eye
  4. In the dominant hand
7.  When using a speculum for cerumen removal with lighting/magnification the size of the speculum should be:
  1. 3 mm
  2. The largest size available for the patient’s ear canal
  3. 4 mm
  4. At least 5 mm unless it’s a child
8.  The optimum distance to sit from the patient when using head worn magnification/lighting is:
  1. 3-6 inches
  2. 6-9 inches
  3. 10-12 inches
  4. 13-15 inches
9.  To adjust a loupe or head worn microscope to relieve double vision:
  1. Adjust the PD ( pupillary distance between the eyes)
  2. Adjust the distance between you and the patient
  3. Adjust the head band
  4. Adjust the lighting
10.  To adjust a loupe or head worn microscope to clear a blurry ear:
  1. Adjust the PD (pupillary distance between the eyes)
  2. Adjust the distance between you and the patient
  3. Adjust the head band
  4. Adjust the lighting
11.  A Buck curette is a metal rod with a:
  1. Round metal ring at the tip.
  2. Wire loop at the tip.
  3. Right angle hook at the tip.
  4. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
12.  A Shapleigh curette is a metal rod with a:
  1. Round metal ring at the tip.
  2. Wire loop at the tip.
  3. Right angle hook at the tip.
  4. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
13.  A Blleau loop is a metal rod with a:
  1. Round metal ring at the tip.
  2. Wire oval ring at the tip.
  3. Right angle hook at the tip.
  4. Tear-drop shaped flat, serrated ring at the tip.
14.  What other type of forceps were mentioned along with alligator forceps?
  1. Hartman
  2. Collins
  3. Markman
  4. None of the above
15.  Suction is most effectively used for:
  1. Dry, deeply impacted wax
  2. Sticky wax
  3. Hard wax
  4. Wet or damp wax

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