EENT Quiz

What is the function of the conjunctiva in the eye?

• To produce aqueous humor

• To cover the anterior eye

• To constrict and dilate the pupil

• To visualize the cornea, lens, and central portion of retina

What is the purpose of the semicircular canals in the ear?

• To produce sound waves

• To maintain balance

• To transmit electrical impulses to the vestibulocochlear nerve

• To visualize the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane

What is the function of the nasal chonchae or turbinates?

• To produce tears

• To humidify, warm, and filter air

• To visualize the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane

• To transmit electrical impulses to the vestibulocochlear nerve

What is the composition of the soft palate in the mouth?

• Bone

• Enamel

• Dentin

• Muscle

What is the function of the pharynx in the throat?

• To serve as a passageway from the nose to the back of the mouth

• To produce sound waves

• To maintain balance

• To transmit electrical impulses to the vestibulocochlear nerve

What is the meaning of myopia?

• Farsightedness

• Double vision

• Nearsightedness

• Blurred vision

What is the most common symptom of conjunctivitis?

• Ptosis

• Diplopia

• Photophobia

• Itching and redness

What is the recommended treatment for otitis externa?

• Discontinue swimming

• Wearing earplugs when showering

• Topical antibiotic ointment

• Irrigation with saline or H2O2

What is the most common cause of severe epistaxis (nose bleed)?

• Hypertension

• Dry nasal passages

• Trauma

• Allergies

What is the MAIN symptom of laryngitis?

• Throat rash

• Throat itching

• Hoarseness

• Fever