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What is the appropriate next step for a doctor when a child has a foreign body lodged in the right half of the nose?
What is the appropriate next step for a doctor when a child has a foreign body lodged in the right half of the nose?
- Removal of a foreign body with a hook (correct)
- Removal of a foreign body with tweezers
- Nasal cavity flushing
- Blowing
What is the likely diagnosis for a 30-year-old man experiencing sudden hearing loss due to water exposure, with otoscopic findings of sulfur blockage?
What is the likely diagnosis for a 30-year-old man experiencing sudden hearing loss due to water exposure, with otoscopic findings of sulfur blockage?
- Sulfur plug (correct)
- Acute otitis media
- Outer ear furuncle
- Foreign body of the external auditory canal
What urgent action should a surgeon take when a child undergoing adenotomy experiences suffocation and convulsions?
What urgent action should a surgeon take when a child undergoing adenotomy experiences suffocation and convulsions?
- Artificial respiration
- Tracheotomy (correct)
- Hormone therapy
- Conicotomy
What is the optimal treatment strategy for a patient diagnosed with a sulfur plug after experiencing sudden hearing loss?
What is the optimal treatment strategy for a patient diagnosed with a sulfur plug after experiencing sudden hearing loss?
In the event of a child having difficulty breathing due to a foreign body in the nose, which procedure should be avoided?
In the event of a child having difficulty breathing due to a foreign body in the nose, which procedure should be avoided?
Identify the instrument used for performing otoscopy.
Identify the instrument used for performing otoscopy.
Which instrument is primarily used in posterior rhinoscopy?
Which instrument is primarily used in posterior rhinoscopy?
What is the key symptom of lacunar angina?
What is the key symptom of lacunar angina?
What reliable symptom indicates a boil in the external auditory canal?
What reliable symptom indicates a boil in the external auditory canal?
Which instrument is correctly used for performing indirect laryngoscopy?
Which instrument is correctly used for performing indirect laryngoscopy?
Which disease is primarily associated with rhinogenic intracranial complications?
Which disease is primarily associated with rhinogenic intracranial complications?
What is a reliable mastoid sign of mastoiditis?
What is a reliable mastoid sign of mastoiditis?
Where is the Kisselbach plexus located?
Where is the Kisselbach plexus located?
What should be done with swollen foreign bodies in the outer ear before removal?
What should be done with swollen foreign bodies in the outer ear before removal?
What is the most characteristic symptom of follicular angina?
What is the most characteristic symptom of follicular angina?
Flashcards
Foreign Body in the Nose
Foreign Body in the Nose
A condition where a foreign object, like a button, is lodged inside the nasal cavity, usually causing discomfort and difficulty breathing.
Sulfur Plug
Sulfur Plug
A blockage in the external auditory canal caused by a buildup of earwax, leading to hearing loss and discomfort.
Adenotomy
Adenotomy
A surgical procedure to remove the adenoids, which are located in the back of the nasal passage, often done to treat snoring or breathing difficulties.
Suffocation During Surgery
Suffocation During Surgery
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Tracheotomy
Tracheotomy
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What tool is used for otoscopy?
What tool is used for otoscopy?
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What instrument helps view the nasopharynx?
What instrument helps view the nasopharynx?
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What instrument is used to examine the oropharynx?
What instrument is used to examine the oropharynx?
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What instrument is used to examine the nasal cavity?
What instrument is used to examine the nasal cavity?
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What tool allows indirect viewing of the larynx?
What tool allows indirect viewing of the larynx?
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What is the characteristic symptom of Lacunar Angina?
What is the characteristic symptom of Lacunar Angina?
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What is the key symptom of Follicular Angina?
What is the key symptom of Follicular Angina?
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What ligament is dissected for 4th-degree laryngeal stenosis?
What ligament is dissected for 4th-degree laryngeal stenosis?
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Which bone is most commonly injured in nose injuries?
Which bone is most commonly injured in nose injuries?
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What's a reliable symptom of a boil in the external auditory canal?
What's a reliable symptom of a boil in the external auditory canal?
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Study Notes
Otoscopy Instruments
- Otoscopy is performed using an otoscope.
Posterior Rhinoscopy Instruments
- Nasopharyngeal mirror is used for posterior rhinoscopy.
Oropharyngoscopy Instruments
- Laryngeal mirror is used for indirect oropharyngoscopy.
Anterior Rhinoscopy Instruments
- Nasal mirror is used for anterior rhinoscopy.
Indirect Laryngoscopy Instruments
- Laryngeal mirror is used during indirect laryngoscopy.
Lacunar Angina Symptoms
- The most characteristic symptom is dilated mouths of the lacunae of the palatine tonsils.
Follicular Angina Symptoms
- The most characteristic symptom is suppurated follicles on the surfaces of the palatine tonsils.
Laryngeal Stenosis (4th Degree) Dissection
- In 4th-degree laryngeal stenosis, the cricoid-thyroid ligament needs dissection.
Nose Injury Common Sites
- The perpendicular plate of the latticed bone is commonly damaged in nose injuries.
External Auditory Canal Boil Symptoms
- A reliable sign of an external auditory canal boil is limited swelling and hyperemia in the external auditory canal.
Mastoiditis Mastoid Sign
- A reliable mastoid sign of mastoiditis is subperiosteal abscess.
Kiesselbach Plexus Location
- The Kiesselbach plexus is located in the anterior-inferior nasal septum.
Rhinogenic Intracranial Complications
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rhinogenic intracranial complication.
Catarrhal Angina Symptoms
- The most characteristic symptom is hyperemia of the arches and palatine tonsils.
Swollen Foreign Bodies in Outer Ear Pre-Removal
- Before removal of swollen foreign bodies from the outer ear, use a solution of hydrogen peroxide.
Foreign Body in Nose (Child) - Tactics
- For a child with a lodged foreign body in the nose, the doctor should remove the foreign body with tweezers.
Sudden Hearing Loss After Shower
- A likely diagnosis for sudden hearing loss after showering with sulfur in ear canal is a sulfur plug.
Adenoid Surgery Emergency Treatment
- If a child has problems breathing after adenoidectomy, tracheotomy is needed as an emergency measure.
Sulfur Plug Treatment
- The best treatment for a sulfur plug is removal by washing.
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Test your knowledge on crucial ear, nose, and throat medical scenarios. This quiz covers appropriate responses and treatments for common incidents involving children and adults, from foreign bodies in the nose to sudden hearing loss. Assess your understanding of urgent medical actions and optimal treatment strategies in ENT emergencies.
