HCB HEENT Exam with all Correct & 100% Verified
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Acute pharyngitis ✔Correct Answer-infection of tonsils or posterior pharynx by
microorganisms
auricle ✔Correct Answer-(pinna) visible portion of the auditory system, made up of
cartilaginous framework. collects sounds energy and directs it to the conducting system of the
middle ear.
auditory ossicles ✔Correct Answer-the small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to
form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window
blepharitis ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the eyelid
oral cancer ✔Correct Answer-A form of cancer associated with the oral cavity or related
structures
cerumen ✔Correct Answer-(ear wax) soft, brownish yellow, waxy secretion of the ceruminous
gland of the external auditory canal
cochlea ✔Correct Answer-coiled bony structure within the inner ear; it contains the organ of
Corti and perforations for the passage of cochlear division of the auditory nerve.
corneal ulcer ✔Correct Answer-Most commonly due to infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or
amoebas
exudate ✔Correct Answer-fluid that has escaped from tissue or capillaries, usually after injury
or inflammation, typically containing protein and white blood cells
hearing ✔Correct Answer-Interpretation of sound waves by the brain
hordeolum ✔Correct Answer-(stye) a suppurative inflammation of a gland of the eyelid
lesion ✔Correct Answer-wound or injury, or pathological change in body tissue
lymphadenopathy ✔Correct Answer-enlargement of lymph nodes
ophthalmoscope ✔Correct Answer-instrument for use in viewing the interior of the eye and
especially the retina
, otitis externa ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the auditory canal and external surface of
the tympanic membrane
otitis media ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the middle ear
sinusitis ✔Correct Answer-Inflammation of the mucous membrane of any sinus, especially the
paranasal
tic ✔Correct Answer-spasmodic muscular contractions
tinnitus ✔Correct Answer-auditory sensation in the absence of sound heard in one or both
ears, such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking
tongue depressor ✔Correct Answer-instrument used to inspect the oropharynx
tympanic membrane ✔Correct Answer-membranous structure separating the external ear
from the middle ear
vertigo ✔Correct Answer-sensation of dizziness, either of spinning oneself or external objects
whirling around oneself
woods lamp ✔Correct Answer-A lamp that produces a black light that causes certain
substances to fluoresce. It is used primarily to determine the presence of fungi on skin lesions.
The skull is composed of how many bones? ✔Correct Answer-Seven
2 frontal
2 parietal
2 temporal
1 occipital
what are the bony structures of the face? ✔Correct Answer-frontal, nasal, zygomatic,
ethmoid, lacrimal, sphenoid, maxillary bones and moveable mandible
what cavities are in the face? ✔Correct Answer-eyes, nose, and mouth
what nerves innervate the facial muscles? ✔Correct Answer-5 (trigeminal) and 7 (facial)
what artery is the major accessible artery in the face, passing just anterior to the ear, over the
temporal muscle and onto the forehead? ✔Correct Answer-temporal
where is the temporomandibular joint located? ✔Correct Answer-anterior to the tragus of the
ear
Answers |Latest Version |Already Graded A+
Acute pharyngitis ✔Correct Answer-infection of tonsils or posterior pharynx by
microorganisms
auricle ✔Correct Answer-(pinna) visible portion of the auditory system, made up of
cartilaginous framework. collects sounds energy and directs it to the conducting system of the
middle ear.
auditory ossicles ✔Correct Answer-the small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to
form a chain for the transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window
blepharitis ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the eyelid
oral cancer ✔Correct Answer-A form of cancer associated with the oral cavity or related
structures
cerumen ✔Correct Answer-(ear wax) soft, brownish yellow, waxy secretion of the ceruminous
gland of the external auditory canal
cochlea ✔Correct Answer-coiled bony structure within the inner ear; it contains the organ of
Corti and perforations for the passage of cochlear division of the auditory nerve.
corneal ulcer ✔Correct Answer-Most commonly due to infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or
amoebas
exudate ✔Correct Answer-fluid that has escaped from tissue or capillaries, usually after injury
or inflammation, typically containing protein and white blood cells
hearing ✔Correct Answer-Interpretation of sound waves by the brain
hordeolum ✔Correct Answer-(stye) a suppurative inflammation of a gland of the eyelid
lesion ✔Correct Answer-wound or injury, or pathological change in body tissue
lymphadenopathy ✔Correct Answer-enlargement of lymph nodes
ophthalmoscope ✔Correct Answer-instrument for use in viewing the interior of the eye and
especially the retina
, otitis externa ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the auditory canal and external surface of
the tympanic membrane
otitis media ✔Correct Answer-inflammation of the middle ear
sinusitis ✔Correct Answer-Inflammation of the mucous membrane of any sinus, especially the
paranasal
tic ✔Correct Answer-spasmodic muscular contractions
tinnitus ✔Correct Answer-auditory sensation in the absence of sound heard in one or both
ears, such as ringing, buzzing, hissing, or clicking
tongue depressor ✔Correct Answer-instrument used to inspect the oropharynx
tympanic membrane ✔Correct Answer-membranous structure separating the external ear
from the middle ear
vertigo ✔Correct Answer-sensation of dizziness, either of spinning oneself or external objects
whirling around oneself
woods lamp ✔Correct Answer-A lamp that produces a black light that causes certain
substances to fluoresce. It is used primarily to determine the presence of fungi on skin lesions.
The skull is composed of how many bones? ✔Correct Answer-Seven
2 frontal
2 parietal
2 temporal
1 occipital
what are the bony structures of the face? ✔Correct Answer-frontal, nasal, zygomatic,
ethmoid, lacrimal, sphenoid, maxillary bones and moveable mandible
what cavities are in the face? ✔Correct Answer-eyes, nose, and mouth
what nerves innervate the facial muscles? ✔Correct Answer-5 (trigeminal) and 7 (facial)
what artery is the major accessible artery in the face, passing just anterior to the ear, over the
temporal muscle and onto the forehead? ✔Correct Answer-temporal
where is the temporomandibular joint located? ✔Correct Answer-anterior to the tragus of the
ear
