4 Written Questions

1. inflammation of the auricle due to otitis media, very serious issue
2. tubes inserted into ear drum that perform the function of eustachian tubes, a small incision is made in the ear drum to relieve pressure
3. middle ear infection due to H-influenza or virus, usually starts with eustachian tube
4. white scar tissue from prior infection

3 Multiple Choice Questions

1. build up of ear wax causing hearing difficulties
   1. cerumen build up
   2. perichondritis
   3. cholesteatoma
   4. perforation
2. infection of outer ear by pseudomonas, caused by too much cleaning, can be fungal or bacterial
   1. cholesteatoma
   2. otitis media
   3. otoscope
   4. otitis externa
3. used to examine the ear
   1. otitis media
   2. otoscope
   3. perforation
   4. sclerosis

3 True/False Questions

1. cholesteatoma → benign tumor in middle ear, looks like a yellow mass, has ability to destroy inner ear structures leading to hearing loss

   True        False

2. serous otitis media → collection of fluid in the middle ear caused by abnormality in the eustachian tube, cone of light and head of malleus not visible, tympanic membrane has injection

   True        False

3. perforation → hole in the ear drum, can be produced by rapid change in pressure or placing object in ear canal, if water enters ear canal it will run through to the throat

   True        False