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What is clenching or grinding the teeth known as?

Bruxism

What structure covers the larynx superiorly?

Thyroid cartilage

Which condition describes an infection of a ciliary gland?

Stye

A patient's superior row of teeth are fixed within what structure?

Alveolar process

What artery is typically associated with anterior bleeding as the result of a nasal fracture?

Anterior ethmoid artery

How many canines does a normal, healthy individual have per row of teeth?

Two; the statement that there are four per row is false

What is the collection of blood within the anterior chamber of the eye called?

Hyphema

What is the most common type of facial fracture?

Nasal fracture

What condition describes objects being in focus only when they are very close to the eyes?

Myopia

If a tooth is avulsed and cannot be reimplanted, what is an appropriate step?

Rinse the tooth with saline and store it in whole milk if an emergency tooth-preserving kit is unavailable

What radiographic procedure is the gold standard for examining orbital floor fractures?

Computed tomography (CT)

What may be indicated by loss of portions of the visual field described as a shade or curtain over the eye?

Detached retina

What condition describes being unable to focus on near objects?

Presbyopia

What is a fracture of the medial wall or floor of the orbit called?

Blow-out fracture

What term describes sensitivity to light?

Photophobia

Which muscle is innervated by the trigeminal nerve?

Masseter

How should an impaled object in the eye be treated?

Leave the object in place, stabilize it, and cover both eyes for transportation

Which extrinsic eye muscle is not innervated by the oculomotor nerve?

Lateral rectus

What clear, elastic structure behind the iris sharpens and focuses visual rays on the back of the eye?

Lens

Which pathology is the fluorescent dye test most commonly used for?

Corneal abrasion

What combination of object size and elasticity can result in an orbital fracture and/or periorbital contusion?

Larger than the orbit and hard

Which type of tooth luxation is marked by depression into the alveolar process compared with adjacent teeth?

Intruded

According to the quiz, what can cause Bell's palsy?

Stroke, disease, or infection

What is swimmer's ear medically known as?

Otitis externa

What connects the middle ear to the nasal passages?

Eustachian tube

What finding describes a hypomobile temporomandibular joint (TMJ)?

The patient is unable to fit two fingers in the mouth

What is the most catastrophic injury to the eye?

Ruptured globe

How many permanent teeth does a patient normally have without previous trauma or injury?

32

What position should a patient with hyphema be placed in during transportation to advanced medical care?

Semireclined

Which eye disorder is associated with diabetes?

Retinopathy

Which condition is typically reported as feeling like "something is in the eye"?

Corneal abrasion

What common viral condition causes redness of the conjunctiva?

Pink eye

Which bone forms the supraorbital margin of the periorbital region?

Frontal bone

What connects the underside of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity?

Lingual frenulum

How should a chemical burn to the eye be treated?

Thoroughly irrigate the eye with water, patch the eye, and immediately transport the patient to the hospital

True or false: The Weber test can be used to assess hearing loss associated with otitis media.

True

Which finding indicates temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pathology?

Malocclusion of the teeth

What are the small, rough projections on the tongue that assist in moving food during chewing?

Papillae

Which sports are often associated with catastrophic eye injuries?

Squash, racquetball, and boxing; the quiz also marked golf as a missed option

What does anisocoria describe?

Unequal pupils

A tongue blade test is commonly used to help rule out which fracture?

Mandibular fracture

A teardrop pupil is a serious concern and may indicate what injury?

Corneal laceration

What term describes 20/20 vision, or the ability to read the letters on the 20-foot line of a Snellen chart?

Emmetropia

What is the external ear shape maintained by cartilaginous tissue called?

Auricle

What thin mucous membrane covers the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids?

Conjunctiva

Which cranial nerve can become impaired when an auricular hematoma is present, according to the quiz?

CN VIII (vestibulocochlear nerve)

What can a positive test for pupillary reaction indicate, according to the quiz?

Optic nerve damage, retinal damage, or an oculomotor nerve lesion

What is the medical term for a globe that bulges anteriorly?

Exophthalmos

True or false: The auditory canal can be opened by gently pulling the pinna upward and backward during ear inspection.

True

What palpable structure located anteriorly in the neck functions as an attachment site for the tongue?

Hyoid bone