Which Variation May Be an Expected Finding in the Ear

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which variation may be an expected finding in the ear examination of a newborn?

• A) Diffuse light reflex
• B) Purulent material in the ear canal
• C) Redness and swelling of the mastoid process
• D) Small perforations of the tympanic membrane

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Definitions:

Laryngopharynx

The region of the throat that connects the oropharynx with the larynx, facilitating the passage of food and air.

Nasopharynx

The top segment of the pharynx that links to the nasal cavity above the soft palate.

Caudal Lobe

A term often relating to the posterior division of an organ, or in some contexts, a specific part of the lung in animals.

Right Lung

The right lung is the larger of the two lungs in the human body, divided into three lobes that participate in the process of respiration.