Ear Disorder Quizizz

Stapes footplate

What is the primary site of lesion in otosclerosis?

B

What should be done for urgent removal of button batteries from the ear?

A. Immediate irrigation with saline

B. Refer to an ENT specialist for removal

C. Apply mineral oil and remove manually

D. Use a magnet to extract the battery

A.

For which patients should persistent otitis externa prompt a referral for further evaluation?

A. Patients with DM or who are immunocompromised

B. Patients with a history of frequent water exposure

C. Patients who have used OTC ear drops

D. Patients with a history of ear wax buildup

Surgical Removal

How is cholesteatoma typically treated?

Epley maneuver

Which maneuver is commonly used to treat Benign Positional Vertigo?

D

Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Meniere’s disease?

A. Vertigo

B. Tinnitus

C. Progressive hearing loss

D. Ear pain

B

How should insects be managed before removal from the ear?

A. Flush with water immediately

B. Kill with mineral oil or lidocaine before removal

C. Use a vacuum to extract the insect

D. Leave it to exit on its own

Pseudomonas

What is the most common bacterial cause of Otitis External (swimmer’s ear)?

B

What is a common cause of cerumen impaction?

A. Frequent cleaning with water

B. Using Q tips or ear plugs

C. Exposure to loud noises

D. Allergies

Wick Placement

What is the recommended action for severe cases of otitis externa where the canal is severely swollen?

A

What is malignant otitis externa commonly associated with?

A. Invasive infection of the EAC that can lead to infection of the skull base

B. Infection of the inner ear

C. Inflammation of the ear drum

D. Hearing loss in young adults

D

What can happen as malignant otitis externa infection advances?

A. Immediate resolution of symptoms

B. Improvement of hearing

C. Decrease in ear discharge

D. Osteomyelitis of the base of the skull and TMJ can occur

Needle aspiration

Which treatment is recommended for an auricular hematoma that is less than 2cm and present within 48 hours?

B

What are osteomas and exostoses classified as?

A. Malignant tumors of the ear canal

B. Benign bony overgrowths of the ear canal

C. Infections of the ear canal

D. Fungal growths in the ear

Repeated exposure to cold water

Exostoses are often caused by what environmental factor?

C.

What is a common symptom of Benign Positional Vertigo?

A. Hearing loss

B. Focal deficits

C. Spinning sensation when moving the head

D. Tinnitus

A

When should irrigation/Ear lavage NOT be performed for treating cerumen impaction?

A. When there is otitis externa or TM perforation

B. When the patient has a headache

C. When the patient is allergic to cerumenolytic agents

D. When the patient has high blood pressure