PNCB Prep Ear, Nose and Throat Exam Study Guide -2024 Latest Update.
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Which period of gestation does a cleft palate usually occur? - Correct Answer 6 to 12
weeks
When taking the prenatal history of a baby with a cleft palate, it would be important to ask
about: - Correct Answer Medications or sub...
PNCB Prep Ear, Nose and Throat Exam Study Guide -
2024 Latest Update.
Which period of gestation does a cleft palate usually occur? - Correct Answer 6 to 12
weeks
When taking the prenatal history of a baby with a cleft palate, it would be important to ask
about: - Correct Answer Medications or substance use during pregnancy. Because
exposure to toxins may interfere with the developing fetus and be associated with birth
defects like cleft palate.
What is the average size of the newborn anterior fontanelle? - Correct Answer 2.1 cm
What is the average size of the newborn posterior fontanelle? - Correct Answer 0.5 to 0.7
cm
Which visual acuity screening test is appropriate to use with a 4yo child? - Correct
Answer HOTV matching chart
What is used for hearing assessment in children 4 years and older? - Correct Answer
Audiometry
During the cover-uncover test, a normal response, once you uncover the right eye is: -
Correct Answer No movement in the right eye
What tests are used to detect strabismus - Correct Answer - Cover-uncover test
- Corneal light reflex
The red reflex is done in the newborn period to rule out: - Correct Answer Congenital
cataracts and retinoblastoma
The fundoscopic examination allows the NP to : - Correct Answer Visualize structures at
the back of the eye
A child presents to the office with left ear drainage. On exam you see that the external
canal has an orange-colored runny substance in it but the tympanic membrane appears
, normal. The ear canal is not inflamed. This is consistent with: - Correct Answer Excessive
cerumen
On examination of a child, you visualize a slight crease across his nose where the nasal
bone ends. This may be a sign of: - Correct Answer Allergic rhinitis. The nasal crease
(allergic salute) is caused by the child repeatedly wiping the nose with the palm of the
hand in an upward manner as with chronic allergic rhinitis
Kathryn 6yo, is in the office complaining of sore throat. On exam her tonsils are touching
each other. You record this finding as tonsils: - Correct Answer +4
Which glands are involved in mumps? - Correct Answer Parotid glands. In mumps, this
causes significant swelling of the parotid glands.
What is the best position for palpation of the fontanelle? - Correct Answer In a sitting
position
At what age is the anterior fontanelle no longer palpable? - Correct Answer 24 to 26
months
A flat philtrum and thin upper lip are signs of: - Correct Answer Fetal alcohol syndrome
Primary diagnostic criteria for otitis media with effusion: - Correct Answer Minimal
movement of tympanic membrane with pneumatic otoscopy
Treatment of otitis externa is best accomplished by: - Correct Answer Topical antibiotics
are the primary treatment for otitis externa
What are the common organisms found to cause otitis externa? - Correct Answer -
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staph aureus
- Candida albicans
Ototoxicity due to medications results in which type of hearing loss? - Correct Answer
Sensorineural hearing loss - due to damage of CN VIII
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