Ch.7 Head, Neck, and Face Disorders Test Questions & Answers

Chapter 7 Head, Neck, and Face Disorders

Multiple Choice

1. Which cranial nerve should be assessed in the examination for disorders of the face?

1. Cranial nerve III

2. Cranial nerve V

3. Cranial nerve VII

4. Cranial nerve IX

2. Which of the following medical specialists deals with the diagnosing of visual impairments and conditions?

1. Ophthalmologist

2. Optometrist

3. Otolaryngologists

4. Podiatrist

3. Which of the following conditions is signaled by bleeding from the nose?

1. Rhinitis

2. Telangiectasia

3. Retinopathy

4. Epistaxis

4. Mr. Jones, a 70-year-old male, visits the urgent care and presents symptoms of unilateral eye

pain, visual blurring with halos around lights, red eye, and photophobia. He also reports nausea

and vomiting. Visual acuity shows a loss in the affected eye. He is immediately referred for a

complete ophthalmic examination. Which of the following conditions may Mr. Jones be

experiencing?

1. Acute glaucoma

2. Conjunctivitis

3. Hyphema

4. Uveitis

5. Which of the following is the correct term for the eye condition that presents a sterile mass on

the eyelid that is painless and has no reddening?

1. Blepharitis 

2. Entropion 

3. Hordeolum

4. Chalazion

6. Oral cancer is a malignant tumor presented by a nonhealing sore in the mouth or lip that

causes difficulty chewing or swallowing. Which of the following statements applies to an oral cancer diagnosis?

1. It cannot be prevented.

2. It involves unexplained lymph node swelling in the head and neck area.

3. It is three times more likely in women than men.

4. It involves unexplained lymph node swelling in the axillary area.

7. A 67-year-old female patient comes in for an office visit presenting symptoms of nasal

congestion, itching, and sneezing and is diagnosed with rhinitis. Which of the following is true about the types of rhinitis?

1. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a condition of adulthood and is more common in the older adult.

2. AR develops when the body’s respiratory system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something in the environment.

3. Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is most common between ages 10 and 39, declining after age 40.

4. NAR is a condition of adulthood and is more common in the older adult.

8. For which of the following evaluations should the patient be referred when sleep impairment

is involved with chronic rhinitis?

1. Obstructive sleep apnea

2. Pharmacological therapy

3. Acupuncturist evaluation

4. Massage therapy

Multiple Response

9. Evaluation for head and neck disorders should be performed with a systemic and thorough

examination, including inspections of the face, head, and scalp. This includes which

of the following? Select all that apply.

1. Palpating bones of the head for any anatomical irregularities.

2. Inspecting skin for any inflammation.

3. Inspecting the scalp and hair for any balding patterns.

4. Inspecting patient’s features for any abnormalities.

5. Assessing for thoracic outlet syndrome.

10. When looking for disorders, which of the following parts of the body should be inspected in

the examination of the head, face, and neck? Select all that apply.

1. Sinuses

2. Neck

3. Lungs

4. Skin

5. Cervical spine

11. Eye health education should be provided to maintain or minimize visual problems. Which of the following should be included in patient education? Select all that apply.

1. The importance of protecting the eyes from sunlight.

2. Eye examinations should be performed every 5 years.

3. Eating more protein with meals will help eye health.

4. Information on age-related visual changes

5. The importance of wearing eye goggles when swimming.

12. Nosebleeds are generally minor and nonrecurring, but when a patient is seen for this, a

consultation with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist is indicated when which of the following conditions occurs? Select all that apply.

1. Bleeding that is not controlled after 15 minutes of compression.

2. Second episode occurs within 1 week.

3. Itching sensation after the bleeding stops.

4. Sneezing after the bleeding stops.

5. Massive bleeding.

13. Hearing loss is a decreased ability or inability to hear. The loss may involve the external,

middle, or inner ear and can be unilateral or bilateral. Which of the following etiologies may result in hearing loss? Select all that apply.

1. Sensorineural

2. Vascular occlusive disease

3. Conductive

4. Cerebral neoplasia

5. Aphasia

14. There is no specific diagnostic test for hordeolum or chalazion unless it becomes recurrent.

Which of the following may be a differential diagnosis for these conditions? Select all that apply.

1. Orbital cellulitis

2. Contact dermatitis

3. Acute dacryocystitis

4. Strabismus

5. Amblyopia

15. The most common diagnostic test for AR is skin testing that involves scratching the surface of the skin with a single stylus for each allergen. Which of the following are possible if further testing is needed? Select all that apply.

1. Skin prick testing

2. CT scan

3. Blood test

4. MRI

5. Myelogram

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