Acute Otitis Media Quiz

<p>Tympanometry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irritability or feeding difficulties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opaque and immobile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brain abscess (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dental abscess (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rapid onset of inflammatory processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children under 7 years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Severe headaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External auditory canal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>After 7 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tympanic membrane perforation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A child experiencing diminished hearing without prior respiratory symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exposure to secondhand smoke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MRI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visible fluid behind an intact tympanic membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Doxycycline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may harbor increased bacterial colonization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Myringotomy with grommet placement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blocked eustachian tubes due to enlarged adenoids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Presence of fluid in the mastoid process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meningitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent AOM in children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotion of breastfeeding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adenoidectomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subdural empyema (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Control of nasal inflammation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facial paralysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing exposure to passive tobacco smoke (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Severe asthma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Streptococcus pneumoniae (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is shorter, wider, and more horizontal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage of tubal occlusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood borne (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stage of pre suppuration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can become infected or traumatized. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inflammation of the middle ear space, usually affecting the mucous membrane lining. It develops quickly and lasts less than three weeks.

The tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, helps equalize pressure.

The space behind the eardrum containing tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations.

The system of air-filled spaces in the mastoid bone, connected to the middle ear.

The condition occurs more frequently in children than adults, peaking between 6 and 12 months.

AOM is more common in boys than girls.

Incidence of AOM declines after age 7.

An infection in the middle ear lasting less than three weeks, characterized by rapid onset and inflammation of the lining.

The tube connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, helps equalize pressure.

The space behind the eardrum containing tiny bones that transmit sound vibrations.

The system of air-filled spaces in the mastoid bone, connected to the middle ear.

The stage of AOM characterized by the formation of pus in the middle ear and mastoid air cells.

The stage of AOM where the eardrum ruptures due to pressure, releasing pus and often relieving symptoms.

These occur when AOM spreads beyond the middle ear, affecting nearby structures.

Examination of the eardrum using a specialized instrument that inflates and deflates the ear canal.

The main route of infection in children and infants. It's shorter, wider, more horizontal, and less stiff compared to adults, making it easier for bacteria to enter the middle ear.

The inflammation and swelling of the nasopharynx and Eustachian tube block the air flow, creating negative pressure in the middle ear. This can lead to ear fullness, tinnitus, and hearing loss.

The continuing blockage allows bacteria to enter the middle ear and cause inflammation. This leads to further symptoms and may progress to suppuration (pus formation).

The inflammation progresses, and the middle ear fills with pus, resulting in pain and other symptoms. The middle ear space becomes infected.

The infection resolves, and the middle ear begins to heal. However, complications may arise, such as hearing loss or tympanic membrane perforation.

The common route of infection in children and infants is through the Eustachian tube. This is because the tube is shorter, wider, more horizontal, and less stiff compared to adults.

Large adenoids can obstruct the Eustachian tube, preventing proper drainage and increasing the risk of middle ear infections.

A weakened immune system in infants and young children makes them more susceptible to middle ear infections.

A complication of AOM where the infection spreads to the brain lining, often causing inflammation and fever.

An infection in the mastoid bone, a bony structure behind the ear, often developing as a complication of AOM.

A complication of AOM where a blood clot forms in the sigmoid sinus, a large vein near the ear.

A serious complication of AOM where pus accumulates between the skull and dura mater, potentially leading to increased pressure inside the skull.

A complication of AOM where pus accumulates beneath the dura mater, the membrane covering the brain.

A complication of AOM where a localized infection involves the petrous bone, a part of the temporal bone located at the base of the skull.

An infection of the inner ear, potentially causing hearing loss and balance problems.

A condition affecting the facial nerve, often caused by AOM complications, leading to facial weakness or paralysis.

A diagnostic procedure involving aspiration of fluid from the middle ear using a needle, often performed to identify the causative organism and guide treatment.

A type of imaging that uses X-rays to create detailed images of the temporal bone (the bone housing the ear). It can reveal fluid build-up and damage to the air spaces in the mastoid bone.

A type of imaging that uses X-rays and computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the temporal bone. It can reveal fluid build-up in the mastoid air cells, aiding in diagnosing complications.

A surgical procedure where a small incision is made in the eardrum, often followed by insertion of a ventilation tube to allow for drainage of fluid and reduce pressure.

Surgical removal of the adenoids, often performed in cases of recurrent ear infections. Enlarged adenoids can block the Eustachian tube, impeding proper ear drainage.

The presence of fluid in the middle ear without signs of acute bacterial infection.

A chronic condition characterized by ongoing drainage from the ear through a perforated eardrum. It is a persistent ear infection requiring specialized treatment.