Chapter 01: Geriatric Otolaryngology

Chapter 01: Geriatric Otolaryngology

Chapter 01: Geriatric Otolaryngology

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Question 1 of 30

1. Question
The census bureau describes the elderly population in the United States beginning at the age of:
- A. 55
- B. 65
- C. 75
- D. 85
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question
The elderly in the United States have five times more medical problems then the younger population.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question
_____% of those over the age of _____ have at least a 25 decibel (dB) hearing loss (HL).
- A. 50/50
- B. 60/60
- C. 70/60
- D. 60/70
- E. None of the above
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question
The number one cause of hearing loss in the United States is:
- A. Noise Exposure
- B. Chronic Ear Disease
- C. Tinnitus
- D. Medication Interactions
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question
Twenty percent of the United States population is over the age of:
- A. 55
- B. 65
- C. 75
- D. 85
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question
Reduced sensory information is common among the elderly. Which of the following have the greatest influence regarding psychosocial factors of the elderly?
Choose two of the following:
- A. Reduced financial resources
- B. Reduced vision ability
- C. Reduced sexual activity
- D. Reduced hearing ability
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question
Prescription medications can enhance hearing ability among the elderly.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question
Presbystasis is due to:
- A. Vestibular changes as we age.
- B. Hearing loss in the vestibule.
- C. Aging and hearing loss.
- D. None of the above.
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question
During the 20th Century, the number of persons in the US over the age of 65 has increased by a factor of _____ compared to those under 65?
- A. 2 times
- B. 5 times
- C. 8 times
- D. 11 times
- E. hasn't significantly changed
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question
Conductive presbycusis is characterized by:
- A. Agenesis of basilar membrane
- B. Missing ossicular chain
- C. Thickening of basilar membrane
- D. Thickening of Reissner's membrane
- E. Progressive
- F. C and E
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question
Reduced psychosocial ability within the elderly population can often lead to:
- A. Hearing loss
- B. Paranoia
- C. Anger
- D. Increased medication intake
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question
Metabolic presbycusis is characterized by:
- A. Slow, progressive onset
- B. Rapid onset
- C. Good speech discrimination
- D. Poor discrimination
- E. A flat audiogram
- F. A, C, and E
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question
People over the age of 65 have _____ times more medical problems than those under the age of 65?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 3.5
- D. 5
- E. 10
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question
Sensory presbycusis manifests itself primarily due to deficiencies within the:
- A. Spiral ganglion
- B. Basilar membrane
- C. Organ of corti
- D. Stria vascularis
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question
Discussions with the elderly should always include reduced hearing and understanding abilities.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question
How many hearing aid users are there in the US?
- A. We know it's over 10 million but don't know the exact number.
- B. 15 million
- C. 32 million
- D. 95% of those with HL
- E. 5% of those with hearing loss
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question
The last two types of Presbycusis discussed were:
- A. Metabolic and Conductive
- B. Conductive and Mixed
- C. Metastasized and Monaural
- D. Neuronal and Conductive
- E. A, B, and C
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question
Presbycusis in the elderly is identified by the following
- A. Aging of the auditory system
- B. Diet, nutrition, blood pressure, and smoking
- C. Noise and emotional distress
- D. Toxin exposure
- E. Symmetrical bilateral sensorineural hearing loss with more loss in higher frequencies
- F. All of the above
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question
Hearing and vestibular issues are addressed by Otolaryngologists. Which issue does not involve the cochlear/vestibular system?
- A. Dysphasia
- B. Tinnitus
- C. Dizziness
- D. Hearing loss
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question
Sensory presbycusis is identified by:
- A. High frequency, down-sloping SNHL (sensory neural hearing loss)
- B. Decent speech discrimination
- C. Degeneration of basal portion of Organ of Corti
- D. Malfunction of inner hair cells (IHCs)
- E. A, B, and C
- F. A, C, and D
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question
At what reduced hearing threshold level can communication among adults be adversely impacted?
- A. 10
- B. 15
- C. 20
- D. 25
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question
Rapid hearing loss is defined as hearing loss within the past ninety days.
- A. True
- B. False
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question
The most rapidly growing senior group in America is persons over:
- A. 60
- B. 70
- C. 80
- D. 85
- E. 25
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question
Neural presbycusis is identified by:
- A. A flat hearing loss on the audiogram (loss of about the same decibels at each frequency)
- B. Very poor speech discrimination
- C. Rapid onset of HL
- D. Loss of spiral ganglion cells
- E. All of the above
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question
Neural presbycusis manifest itself primarily due to deficiencies within the:
- A. Spiral ganglion
- B. Basilar membrane
- C. Organ of corti
- D. Stria vascularis
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question
Sudden hearing loss is defined as hearing loss within the past:
- A. Three months
- B. Six months
- C. Nine months
- D. Twelve months
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question
The first two types of Presbycusis discussed were:
- A. Sensory and Neural
- B. Bilateral and Monaural
- C. Rapid and Slow
- D. Symmetrical and Bilateral
- E. None of the above
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question
The Speech Banana contains the __________ of the English language.
- A. Alphabet
- B. Power
- C. Frequency
- D. Phonemes
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question
Conductive presbycusis manifests itself primarily due to the deficiencies within the:
- A. Spiral ganglion
- B. Basilar membrane
- C. Organ of Corti
- D. Stria vascularis
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question
Metabolic presbycusis manifests itself primarily due to the deficiencies within the:
- A. Spiral ganglion
- B. Basilar membrane
- C. Organ of Corti
- D. Stria vascularis
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