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This assessment collection covers delivering exam questions on topics including the anatomy the ear and the treatment options. provides contains test items featuring correct responses, thorough explanations, and comprehensive terminology guides categorized by complexity with correct responses, detailed explanations, and key term definitions. Complete answer documentation with thorough explanations supports rapid verification and concept mastery. The learning goals consist of the following: Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current
Question 1
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is another name for earwax?

  • Cerumen
  • Vestibule
  • Cochlea
  • Saccule
Correct Answer: Cerumen
Explanation:

Cerumen is another name for earwax.

Question 2
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

The three bones in the tympanic cavity are the:

  • malleus, incus, and stapes.
  • malleus, incus, and ossicles.
  • malleus, ossicles, and stapes.
  • ossicles, incus, and stapes.
Correct Answer: malleus, incus, and stapes.
Explanation:

The three bones in the tympanic cavity are the malleus, incus, and stapes.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 3
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

Which part of the ear is visible on the sides of the head?

  • External ear
  • Incus
  • Labyrinth
  • Malleus
Correct Answer: External ear
Explanation:

The external ear is visible on the sides of your head.

Glossary:

External Cause: An event, outside the body, that causes injury, poisoning, or an adverse reaction.

Question 4
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is another name for the auditory tube?

  • Eustachian tube
  • Myringotomy tube
  • Tympanic tube
  • None of these
Correct Answer: Eustachian tube
Explanation:

The eustachian tube is another name for the auditory tube.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 5
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

How many functions does the inner ear have?

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:

The inner ear has two functions: assistance in the hearing process and maintenance of equilibrium.

Question 6
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is the small bone in the ear that resembles a hammer?

  • Incus
  • Malleus
  • Ossicles
  • Stapes
Correct Answer: Malleus
Explanation:

The malleus is the small bone within the middle ear that resembles a hammer.

Question 7
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is the small bone in the ear that is shaped like an anvil?

  • Incus
  • Malleus
  • Ossicles
  • Stapes
Correct Answer: Incus
Explanation:

The incus is the small bone within the middle ear that is shaped like an anvil.

Glossary:

Infectious: A condition that can be transmitted from one person to another.

Question 8
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is the small bone in the ear that is shaped like a stirrup?

  • Incus
  • Malleus
  • Ossicles
  • Stapes
Correct Answer: Stapes
Explanation:

The stapes is the small bone within the middle ear that is shaped like a stirrup.

Glossary:

Anatomical Site: A specific location or part of the human body.

Question 9
Multiple Choice
Easy
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

Which part of the ear is responsible for sustaining balance and equilibrium?

  • Inner ear
  • Middle ear
  • External ear
  • All of these
Correct Answer: Inner ear
Explanation:

The inner ear is responsible for sustaining balance and equilibrium.

Question 10
Multiple Choice
Medium
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

Which of the following is the correct code for acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral?

  • H60.551
  • H60.552
  • H60.553
  • H60.559
Correct Answer: H60.553
Explanation:

The correct code for acute reactive otitis externa, bilateral, is H60.553. H60.553: Index>otitis>externa>acute>reactive>bilateral.

Glossary:

Acute: Severe; serious.

Question 11
Multiple Choice
Medium
The Anatomy of the Ear exam

What is the correct code for chronic serous otitis media of the left ear?

  • H65.21
  • H65.22
  • H65.31
  • H65.32
Correct Answer: H65.22
Explanation:

The correct code for chronic serous otitis media of the left ear is H65.22. H65.22: Index>otitis>media>nonsuppurative>chronic>serous>left.

Glossary:

Chronic: Long duration; continuing over a long period of time.

Question 12
Multiple Choice
Easy
Treatment Options exam

How many parts are in a cochlear implant?

  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:

There are two parts in a cochlear implant: a microphone and a receiver.

Question 13
Multiple Choice
Easy
Treatment Options exam

A(n) ___________ implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound.

  • cochlear
  • auditory
  • eustachian
  • ossicle
Correct Answer: cochlear
Explanation:

A cochlear implant is a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound.