Medical Terminology Chapter 30 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following best characterizes the nasal mucosa?

Smooth and waxy

Fragile and bleeds easily (correct)

Thick and resilient

Dry and rough

An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in?

conjunctivitis

Foreign bodies affect the eye by irritating the cornea and conjunctiva, becoming embedded in the cornea, or penetrating?

globe

What is the most appropriate care for a patient who has redness in the globe but no obvious foreign object?

covering both eyes with a bandage Signup and view all the answers

A patient complains of severe dental pain and feels sick. What does this increase your suspicion of?

Ludwig's angina Signup and view all the answers

A feeling of dizziness and/or whirling in space is called?

vertigo Signup and view all the answers

Most hordeola resolve?

on their own Signup and view all the answers

What condition might a patient who is a regular swimmer and experiences pressure and itching in the ear canal have?

otitis externa Signup and view all the answers

What might you expect a history of a young boy with stridor and difficulty swallowing to reveal?

No vaccinations Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for a 15-year-old girl suspected of having epiglottitis with increasing difficulty breathing?

keep the patient calm Signup and view all the answers

How should you treat a patient presenting with a swollen neck, throat pain, drooling, and stridor?

Add respiratory protection to your Standard Precautions and monitor the patient's airway status Signup and view all the answers

What should the AEMT do when a mother calls about a 3-year-old with a dried bean lodged in her ear?

reassure the mother and transport the patient Signup and view all the answers

What condition can result from trauma from insertion of an object into the external ear canal?

otitis externa Signup and view all the answers

Ringing in the ears is also known as?

tinnitus Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate care for a boy who has a pencil impaled in his left eye?

covering both eyes and providing immediate transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action for a patient with pink eye with mild burning and no exudate?

wear gloves when caring for the patient Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the ducts of glands along the margins of the eyelids become infected?

hordeolum Signup and view all the answers

What gives the cornea a limited ability to heal?

lack of direct blood supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely problem with an infant who is fussy, crying, and pulling at her ear?

otitis media Signup and view all the answers

What can a blow to the head interfere with in terms of sound conduction?

ossicular chain or temporal bone Signup and view all the answers

A defect of the ________ results in difficulty in visual detection of color.

cones Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate treatment for a patient suspected of having Ludwig's angina?

monitoring airway status Signup and view all the answers

How do pathogens enter the middle ear to cause otitis media?

eustachian tubes Signup and view all the answers

If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to?

blindness Signup and view all the answers

All of the following are symptoms of otitis media except?

Sinus infection Signup and view all the answers

The ability to make sense of sounds is impaired by damage to?

auditory cortex Signup and view all the answers

What is a chronic disease of the inner ear marked by vertigo, tinnitus, and progressive hearing loss called?

Meniere disease Signup and view all the answers

What is true about a patient with a corneal abrasion who is still experiencing discomfort 3 days later?

The clear structure that covers the pupil has been damaged. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for a student who was splashed in the eye with an alkaline solution?

hold the patient's eye open and begin flushing with large amounts of tap water Signup and view all the answers

What may help a 50-year-old patient who lost his glasses to read and sign a form?

holding the form farther away Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate treatment for a patient suspected of having diphtheria and exhibiting signs of dehydration?

IV fluids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates that the AEMT is providing proper care to a patient struck in the eye with a golf club?

He wipes blood from the face but not the eye Signup and view all the answers

Infections of the inner ear are especially likely to result in deafness during?

the prenatal period Signup and view all the answers

What may lead to sinusitis?

upper respiratory system infection Signup and view all the answers

With age, the lens of the eye is less able to?

change shape Signup and view all the answers

What should be your initial action for a girl with sand particles in her right eye?

flush the eye with clean water from a nearby sink Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nasal and Eye Conditions

Nasal mucosa is delicate and prone to bleeding easily.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the sclera and lining eyelids.
Foreign bodies in the eye can irritate surfaces or penetrate the globe, leading to complications.
Covering both eyes with a bandage is recommended for patients with irritation or injury to one eye.

Clinical Indicators

Severe dental pain along with malaise raises suspicion for Ludwig's angina.
Vertigo is characterized by sensations of dizziness or spinning.
Most hordeola typically resolve without intervention.
Otitis externa presents with pressure, pain, and itching in the ear typically due to swimming.

Pediatric Concerns

Signs in young patients such as stridor, difficulty breathing, and drooling may indicate potential vaccination non-compliance.
For suspected epiglottitis, keeping the patient calm is crucial to manage increasing respiratory difficulty.

Treatment Protocols

Patients with throat pain, respiratory distress, and drooling require airway monitoring and respiratory protection.
For foreign objects lodged in the ear, reassurance and patient transport are appropriate steps.
Trauma from inserting objects into the ear canal can lead to otitis externa.

Auditory and Visual Health

Tinnitus refers to the perception of ringing in the ears.
Impaled foreign objects in the eye require special care, including covering both eyes and immediate transport.
Pink eye symptoms without exudate require protective precautions like wearing gloves during care.

Conditions and Findings

Hordeolum, or stye, is caused by infected eyelid gland ducts.
The cornea's limited healing ability is due to the lack of direct blood supply.
Otitis media is likely in fussy, warm infants pulling at their ears, indicating possible ear infections.
Sound conduction impairment may result from disrupting the ossicular chain or fracturing the temporal bone.

Disease Effects

Damage to cones in the retina leads to difficulties in color detection.
Untreated glaucoma has the potential to result in blindness.
Symptoms of otitis media do not include sinus infection.
The auditory cortex damage can impair the ability to interpret sounds.

Specific Health Conditions

Meniere disease is characterized by recurring vertigo, tinnitus, and progressive hearing loss.
Corneal abrasions require careful monitoring as they indicate damage to the protective layer of the eye.
Alkaline chemical exposure to the eye needs immediate attention with flushing using plenty of water.
Age-related changes in the lens affect its flexibility, impacting vision.

Emergency Care

Diphtheria symptoms combined with dehydration signify the need for IV fluids.
Proper care for eye injuries involves cleaning surrounding areas but avoiding direct contact with the affected eye.
Inner ear infections are especially concerning during the prenatal period as they can lead to deafness.
Upper respiratory infections can lead to sinusitis as a common complication.

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