Which Finding, When Seen in the Infant, Is Ominous

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which finding, when seen in the infant, is ominous?

• A) Difficulty tracking objects with the eyes
• B) Appearing to have better peripheral than central vision
• C) Blinking when bright light is directed at the face
• D) White pupils on photographs

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Definitions:

Otosclerosis

A disease of the bones of the middle and inner ear leading to hearing loss when these bones grow abnormally and become fixed together.

Meniere's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear causing vertigo, hearing loss, and ringing in the ear (tinnitus), typically affecting one ear.

Ear Ossicles

Three tiny bones called the malleus, the incus, and the stapes located in the middle ear cavity. They are the smallest bones of the body.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled bony channels in the inner ear that play a critical role in maintaining balance by detecting head rotations.