ENT Pathologies in PI

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret as individual sound frequencies?

Bony ossicles

Cochlea (correct)

Tympanic membrane

Eustachian tube

What are the signs and symptoms related to ear pathology?

Nausea/Vomiting

Hearing loss

Otalgia

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is true about sensorineural hearing loss?

It is an insignificant finding for a PI case

It occurs due to damage to the outer or middle ear.

It can be treated with medication.

It occurs due to damage to the inner ear and CNS higher auditory pathways. (correct)

Which of the following is true about mixed hearing loss?

There is abnormal sound conduction and damage to the inner ear and/or retrocochlear structures. Signup and view all the answers

Which therapy technique is used for people with dizziness from inner ear conditions?

Balance therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic test for ear traumatic injuries

Ultrasound Signup and view all the answers

Scenario: Client suffered from a Tier 1 MVA with head trauma, was seen at the ER and was released a few hours ago. He mentions he tried to rest but noticed blood on the pillow coming out of his ear. What do you do?

State that he needs to go back to ER to have an ENT evaluation immediately Signup and view all the answers

What treatment can be recommended if your patient suffers from mild tinnitus after an accident?

Hearing aids Signup and view all the answers

Scenario: Your client is 70 years old. Suffered from a Tier 2 accident, no head trauma. Mentions during intake he has been having trouble hearing as normal after the accident. Goes to ENT eval, does audiology testing that reports the following: Mild bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Do you have a strong ENT damages case?

False Signup and view all the answers

Your client is diagnosed after head trauma with unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. In the demand for the case you should focus in:

Pain and Suffering Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a sign of nose trauma?

Coughing Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment option for a fracture of nasal bones?

Closed reduction Signup and view all the answers

Scenario: Your client suffered from a slip and fall accident, fell on her knees and hands. In health intake she does mention she snores and has trouble breathing through her nose. Do you send her to an ENT?

False Signup and view all the answers

ENT Pathologies in PI

Questions and Answers

Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret as individual sound frequencies?

What are the signs and symptoms related to ear pathology?

Which of the following is true about sensorineural hearing loss?

Which of the following is true about mixed hearing loss?

Which therapy technique is used for people with dizziness from inner ear conditions?

Which of the following is NOT a common diagnostic test for ear traumatic injuries

Scenario: Client suffered from a Tier 1 MVA with head trauma, was seen at the ER and was released a few hours ago. He mentions he tried to rest but noticed blood on the pillow coming out of his ear. What do you do?

What treatment can be recommended if your patient suffers from mild tinnitus after an accident?

Your client is diagnosed after head trauma with unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. In the demand for the case you should focus in:

Which of the following is NOT a sign of nose trauma?

What is the treatment option for a fracture of nasal bones?

Scenario: Your client suffered from a slip and fall accident, fell on her knees and hands. In health intake she does mention she snores and has trouble breathing through her nose. Do you send her to an ENT?

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