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Ears, Nose, Mouth
Clinical Assessment Module 1
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Graduate
06/29/2009

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Term
pallor of turbinates
Definition
Allergic rhinitis
Term
purulent discharge
Definition
Sinusitis
Term
normal variants
Definition
Fissured tongue
Geographic tongue
Ankyloglossia
Black hairy tongue
Term
Edematous tonsils
Edematous uvula
Exudates
Definition
tonsilitis
Term
nose landmarks
Definition
Landmarks
Bridge
Tip
Ala nasi
Vestibule
Term
are of large size (dome-shaped structures), and vary from eight to twelve in number.

They are situated on the dorsum of the tongue immediately
Definition
(Circum)vallate papillae
Term
They are located on the top (dorsal) surface of the tongue, scattered throughout the filiform papilla but mainly at the tip and lateral margins of the tongue. They have taste buds on their superior (upper) surface which can distinguish the five tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
Definition
fungiform papillae
Term
Otitis externa with what
Facilitates application of medicated drops
Definition
wick
Term
caused by repeated exposures to cold water, as in surfers or divers
Definition
Bony exostoses
Term
Hearing Loss
Definition
Conductive Ear canal cerumen impaction foreign body Middle ear perforation of TM serous otitis
Sensorineural Inner ear
Term
RINNE TEST
Normal result is:

With 8th CN impairment:
With obstruction:
Definition
RINNE TEST Normal result is: AC>BC With 8th CN impairment: AC&BC decreased or absent With obstruction: AC
Term
WEBER TEST
Normal result is:
Obstruction:

8th cranial nerve impairment:
Definition
WEBER TEST
Normal result is: no lateralization
Obstruction: lateralizes to blocked ear

8th cranial nerve impairment: lateralizes to good ear
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