During a Physical Examination, a Physician Can Visualize the Eardrum

question 45

Multiple Choice

During a physical examination, a physician can visualize the eardrum using a tool called an:

• A) ophthalmoplasty.
• B) ophthalmoscope.
• C) otoplasty.
• D) otoscope.

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Definitions:

Arch

A curved structural member that spans an opening and is generally composed of wedge-shaped blocks (voussoirs) that transmit the downward pressure laterally. See also thrust.

Lost Wax

A method of metal casting in which a molten metal is poured into a mold that has been created using a wax model, which is then melted away and lost.

Repoussé

Formed in relief by beating a metal plate from the back, leaving the impression on the face. The metal sheet is hammered into a hollow mold of wood or some other pliable material and finished with a graver. See also Relief.

Drilling

The process of making holes in a solid substrate by using a rotating tool called a drill, often used in construction, manufacturing, and resource extraction.