Anatomy of Ear
External Ear
Middle Ear
Inner Ear
Can you hear me?
100
The three major sections of the ear
What is external ear, middle ear, and inner ear
100
The waxy coating that coats and protects the external canal
What is cerumen
100
Infection of the middle ear that can be acute or chronic
What is otitis media
100
Inflammation of this area in the inner ear causes vertigo, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, nystagmus, and sensorineural hearing loss
What is labyrinthitis
100
One technique that is available to improve communication with the hearing impaired
What is speak slowly and distinctly
200
The external ear consists of these two structures
What is the auricle and the external auditory canal
200
The most common cause of obstruction of the external ear canal
What is impacted cerumen
200
Acute otitis media most often develops with what condition
What is colds or upper respiratory infections
200
The cause is unknown, but the condition is thought to be related to accumulation of fluid in the inner ear
What is Meniere's Disease
200
Damage to the ear or eighth cranial nerve are caused by these types of drugs
What is ototoxic drugs
300
Sound waves entering the enternal canal cause this structure to vibrate.
What is the tympanic membrane
300
Infection or inflammation of the lining of the external ear canal
What is otitis externa or swimmer's ear
300
The treatment of choice for acute otitis media
What is oral antibiotic agents
300
Things that can trigger an acute attack of Meniere's Disease
What is alcohol, nicotine, stress, and certain stimuli, such as bright lights and sudden movements
300
A device that amplifies sound and is very expensive
What is hearing aids
400
The tube that extends from the middle ear to the nasopharynx that helps to equalize pressure
What is the eustachian tube
400
The most characteristic symptom of this condition is pain and tenderness on manipulation of the auricle
What is otitis externa
400
Acute otitis media is most common in what age group
What is infants and children
400
The type of diet recommended for Meniere's disease to increase the length of time between attacks
What is low-sodium diet
400
The correct tecnique for administration of ear drops in an adult
What is pull the auricle up and back
500
The three small bones of the middle ear that are called ossicles
What is the malleus, incus, and stapes
500
An inflammed area in the external auditory canal caused by an infection of the hair follicle
What is a furuncle
500
Surgical creation of a small opening in the tympanic membrane to reduce pressure and allow fluid to drain
What is a myringotomy
500
Type of hearing loss caused by disturbance of the neural structures in the inner ear or nerve pathways to the brain
What is sensorineural hearing loss
500
Hearing loss associated with aging
What is presbycusis
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