ENT
Midterm
2014
1. What
is
the
superior
border
of
the
hypopharynx?
a. Hard
palate
b. Cricoid
cartilage
c. Hyoid
bone
d. None
of
the
above
2. It’s
three
sub
site/s
are
the
hypopharynx
a. Pyriform
sinus
b. Post
cricoid
area
c. Posterior
pharyngeal
wall
d. All
of
the
above
3. Posterior
placement
of
the
lower
jaw
a. Micrognathia
b. Prognathism
c. Retrognathia
d. None
of
the
above
4. Caused
by
embryonal
failure
of
the
tuberculumimpar
to
submerge,
that
is,
to
be
covered
by
the
lateral
lingual
tubercle:
a. Hemangioma
b. Median
rhomboid
glossitis
c. Cavernous
lmphangioma
d. Scrotal
tongue
5. Congenitally
short
lingual
frenulum
a. Hairy
tongue
b. Scrotal
tongue
c. Microglossia
d. Ankyloglossia
6. Cleft
lip
is
less
common
a. Midline
b. On
the
left
[if
unilateral
70%]
c. On
the
right
d. Bilateral
[if
isolated
20%]
7. Millard’s
technique
is
for
a. Cleft
lip
b. Cleft
palate
c. Cleft
nose
d. Cleft
chin
8. Von
Langenback
technique
a. Unilateral
relaxing
incision
b. Bilateral
tension
c. Bilateral
relaxing
incision
d. All
of
the
above
9. Rule
of
10s
in
cleft
lip/palate
a. 10
months,
10
kg,
hemoglobin
of
10
b. 10
days,
10
kg,
hemoglobin
of
10
c. 10
months,
10
lbs,
hemoglobin
of
10
d. 10
days,
10
pounds,
hemoglobin
of
10
10. Radicular
cyst
at
the
site
of
a
previously
extracted
tooth
a. Residual
cyst
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
b. Periapical
cyst
c. Lateral
radicular
cyst
d. Root
cyst
11. Klesdadt’s
cyst
a. Nasoalveolar
cyst
b. Nasopalantine
cyst
c. Globulomaxillary
cyst
d. Nasoglobulomaxillary
cyst
12. A
cystic
teratoma
that
contains
a
array
of
developmentally
mature,
solid
tissues.
It
frequently
consists
of
skin,
complete
with
hair
follicles
and
sweat
glands.
a. Nasopalatine
cyst
b. Dermoid
cyst
c. Mucocele
d. Ranular
13. Elongation
of
the
filiform
papillae
with
overgrowth
of
pigment
producing
bacteria
or
fungi
a. Median
rhomboid
glossitis
b. Scrotal
tongue
c. Black
hairy
tongue
d. Geographic
tongue
14. Atrophic
glossitis
a. Loss
of
filiform
papillae
b. Pallor
of
dorsum
c. Iron
deficiency
anemia
d. All
of
the
above
15. A
flat
red
patch
or
lesion
in
the
mouth
a. Erythroplakia
b. Leukoplakia
c. Hyperplakia
d. Atrophic
glossitis
16. Unilateral
nasal
mass
in
younger
age
group.
Prone
to
bleeding
a. Nasal
polyp
b. Nasopharyngeal
cancer
c. Juvenile
nasoangiofibroma
d. Hemangioma
17. Unilateral
tonsillar
enlargement
is
usually
a. Lymphoma
b. Chronic
hypertrophic
tonsil
c. Recurrent
tonsil
d. Peritonsilar
abscess
18. Tonsillar
tissue
in
the
nasopharynx
a. Faucial
tonsils
b. Waldeyer’s
ring
c. Lingual
tonsils
d. Adenoids
19. Absolute
indication
for
tonsillectomy
a. Cor-‐pulmonale
b. Sleep
apnea
c. Malignancy
d. All
of
the
above
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
20. Management
for
peritonsillar
abscess
a. Aspiration
with
large
bore
needle
b. IV
antibiotics
c. Oral
antiseptic
d. All
of
the
above
21. Avascular
hard
substance
of
the
tooth
a. Enamel
b. Dentin
c. Neck
d. Crown
22. Tooth
present
in
permanent
but
not
in
deciduous
dentition
a. Central
incisor
b. 1st
molar
tooth
c. Lateral
incisor
d. 3rd
molar
tooth
23. All
lingual
papillae
have
taste
buds
EXCEPT:
a. Filiform
b. Fungiform
c. Foliate
d. Vallate
24. This
intrinsic
muscle
forms
the
main
bulk
of
the
tongue
a. Transverse
b. Vertical
c. Longitudinal
d. Horizontal
25. Provides
special
sensation
to
the
post
sulcal
part
of
the
tongue
a. Glossopharyngeal
nerve
b. Hypoglossal
nerve
c. Lingual
nerve
d. Chorda
tympani
26. Provides
general
sensation
to
the
pre-‐sulcal
portion
of
the
tongue
a. Chorda
tympani
b. Lingual
nerve
c. Glossopharyngeal
nerve
d. Pharyngeal
plexus
27. The
soft
palate
muscle
forms
the
posterior
wall
of
the
tonsil
a. Levatorveli
palantine
b. Musculus
uvulae
c. Palatoglossus
muscle
d. Palatopharyngeus
muscle
28. Superior
border
of
the
epipharynx
a. Skull
base
b. Soft
palate
c. Epiglottis
d. Cricoid
cartilage
29. Divides
the
primary
and
secondary
palate
a. Sulcus
terminalis
b. Foramen
cecum
c. Incisive
foramen
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
d. Palatoglossus
muscle
30. Encroaches
on
the
stomadeum
to
form
the
primitive
oral
cavity
during
week
5
of
embryonal
development
a. Mandibular
process
b. Frontonasal
process
c. Lateral
palatine
process
d. Maxillary
process
31. Contents
of
the
oral
cavity
a. Palatopharyngeus
muscle
b. Pharyngeal
tonsils
c. Hard
palate
d. Uvula
32. Subglottis
is
the
region
of
the
larynx
between
the
a. True
vocal
cord
and
1
cm
below
it
b. Laryngeal
ventricle
to
the
inferior
border
of
the
cricoids
c. Base
of
epiglottis
to
the
laryngeal
vestibule
d. Area
below
the
true
vocal
cords
to
the
cricoid
cartilage
33. Malignancy
of
the
true
vocal
cord
of
the
larynx
metastasize
late
because
a. Most
cancers
of
the
larynx
are
slow
growing
b. The
glottis
region
is
devoid
of
lymphatics
c. Cancers
of
the
larynx
is
generally
rare
d. Rigidity
of
the
Renke’s
space
preventing
malignancy
to
spread
34. Method
of
laryngeal
evaluation
where
subsequent
manipulation
or
operation
can
be
done
a. Indirect
laryngoscopy
b. Flexible
endoscopic
laryngoscopy
c. Rigid
endoscopic
laryngoscopy
d. Direct/suspension
laryngoscopy
35. The
main
problem
with
a
large
epiglottic
mass
on
the
laryngeal
side
is
a. Airway
compromise
b. Hoarseness
of
voice
c. Difficulty
in
swallowing
d. Bleeding
36. Supraglottic
region
is
a. From
the
base
of
the
tongue
to
the
level
of
the
false
vocal
cord
b. From
the
tip
of
the
epiglottis
to
the
level
of
the
true
vocal
cord
c. From
the
level
of
the
false
vocal
cord
to
the
level
of
the
true
vocal
cord
d. From
the
base
of
the
epiglottis
to
the
level
of
the
true
vocal
cord
37. The
main
bulk
of
the
vocal
ligament
is
the
a. Cricoarytenoid
muscle
b. Thyroarytenoid
muscle
c. Vocalis
muscle
d. Cricoarytenoid
muscle
38. Laryngocele
or
saccular
cyst
is
located
a. In
the
pre-‐epiglottic
space
b. Between
the
true
and
false
vocal
cord
c. Subglottis
d. Thyroid
membrane
39. Depressor
of
the
larynx
a. Mylohyoid
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
b. Genloglossus
c. Digastrics
d. Omohyoid
40. The
true
vocal
cord
is
located
at
the
level
of
the
a. Hyoid
bone
b. Thyroid
cartilage
c. Cricoid
cartilage
d. Thyrohyoid
membrane
41. Visual
examination
for
the
larynx
is
mandatory
for
patient
with
hoarseness
of:
a. One
week
duration
b. Two
weeks
duration
c. Three
weeks
duration
d. Four
weeks
duration
42. The
intrinsic
muscle
of
the
larynx
is
innervated
by
the
recurrent
laryngeal
nerve
EXCEPT
the
cricocothyroid
muscle
which
is
innervated
by
the:
a. External
branch
of
the
superior
laryngeal
nerve
b. Internal
branch
of
the
superior
laryngeal
nerve
c. External
branch
of
the
inferior
laryngeal
nerve
d. Internal
branch
of
the
inferior
laryngeal
nerve
43. Deep
inspiration
is
due
to
the
contraction
of
the
a. Vocalis
b. Interarytenoid
c. Thyroarytenoid
d. Posterior
cricoarytenoid
44. Mirror
laryngoscopy
is
also
known
as
a. Direct
laryngoscopy
b. Indirect
laryngoscopy
c. Flexible
laryngoscopy
d. Rigid
laryngoscopy
45. Congenital
laryngeal
lesion
associated
with
pectum
excavatum
a. Laryngomalacia
b. Subglottic
stenosis
c. Subglottis
hemangioma
d. Congenital
laryngeal
paralysis
46. Laryngeal
hemangioma
a. Most
commonly
seen
in
the
glottis
area
b. May
regress
without
treatment
by
5
year
old
c. Treated
with
chemotherapy
d. The
most
common
presenting
symptom
is
obstruction
and
not
bleeding
47. Congenital
laryngeal
disorder
of
the
appendix
of
the
laryngeal
ventricle
a. Laryngomalacia
b. Hemangioma
c. Saccular
cyst/laryngocoele
d. Congenital
subglottic
stenosis
48. Ventricular
band
is
also
known
as
the
a. True
vocal
cord
b. False
vocal
cord
c. Quadrangular
cartilage
d. Aryepiglottic
folds
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
49. The
pediatric
larynx
is
a. Miniature
adult
larynx
b. Has
a
glottis
diameter
of
7mm
[4mm]
c. Lies
opposite
C4
to
C6
[adults]
d. Higher
than
adult
larynx
50. Visualization
of
the
larynx
can
be
done
in
the
out-‐patient
department
by
the
following
EXCEPT
a. Indirect
laryngoscopy
b. Flexible
endoscopic
laryngoscopy
c. Rigid
endoscopic
laryngoscopy
d. Direct
laryngoscopy
51. Most
common
location
of
congenital
hemangioma
a. Glottis
area
b. Subglottic
area
c. Supraglottic
area
d. Interarytenoid
area
52. Repetitive
high
amplitude
contractions
of
the
smooth
muscle,
with
chest
pain,
esophageal
colic
and
precipitated
by
stress
X-‐ray
findings
–
corkscrew
esophagus
a. Laryngeal
web
b. Diffuse
esophageal
spasm
c. Achalasia
d. Zenkers
diverticulum
53. Alkali
ingestion
a. Superficial
eschar
b. Prevents
deeper
penetration
c. Liquefaction
necrosis
d. Coagulation
necrosis
54. The
following
statements
are
NOT
correct
a. The
esophagus
returns
to
the
midline
at
the
level
of
the
5th
thoracic
vertebra
b. The
esophagus
extends
from
the
oropharynx
to
the
stomach
and
measures
23-‐25cm
in
length
in
the
adult
c. The
esophagus
begins
at
the
level
of
the
6th
vertebrae
and
terminates
at
the
cardiac
orifice
at
the
level
of
the
11th
vertebrae
d. The
diameter
of
the
esophagus
is
reduced
at
four
points
–
cricopharyngeus,
aorta,
left
bronchus,
hiatus
of
the
diaphragm
[just
3;
not
hiatus
of
diaphragm]
55. A
generalized
motor
disorder
characterized
by
hypertensive
lower
esophageal
sphincter
which
leads
to
dilatation
and
elongation,
dysphagia,
halitosis
a. Diffuse
esophageal
spasm
b. Diverticulum
c. Laryngeal
web
d. Achalasia
MATCHING
TYPE
I.
56. Cricoid
cartilage
a.
Anterior
compression
57. 40-‐45
cm
from
upper
incisor
b.
Upper
esophageal
sphincter
58. left
main
stem
bronchus
c.
Gastroesophageal
junction
59. 15-‐20
cm
from
upper
incisor
60. 20-‐25
cm
upper
incisor
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
II.
61. Between
inferior
pharyngeal
constrictor
muscle
a.
Killians
dehiscene
triangle
and
cricopharyngeus
b.
Laimer’s/Laimer
haeckerman
area
62. 2nd
potentially
weak
area
in
posterior
midline,
c.
Killian
Jamieson
area
below
cricopharyngeus
63. Lateral
dehiscence
between
cricopharyngeus
muscle
and
circular
esophageal
fibers
64. Zenker’s
diverticulum
III.
65. SX:
minimal
and
H-‐type
Go
undetected
for
months/years
66. SX:
predictable
a.
TEF
w/o
atresia
Infant
will
aspirate
b.
Esophageal
atresia
w/
proximal
TEF
Fluids
returning
through
the
nose
&
c.
Esophageal
atresia
w/
distal
TEF
Mouth
during
feeding
-‐
pools
in
the
esophageal
Atretic
sac
-‐
Stomach
is
distended
w/
air
IV.
67. Bilateral
Vocal
cord
paralysis
a.
Tracheostomy
68. Surgical
opening
into
the
trachea
through
b.
Tracheotomy
which
a
tube
can
be
passed
c.
Secretional
Obstruction
69. Congenital
anomoalies
involving
the
larynx
&
Trachea
d.
Mechanical
obstruction
70. Alveolar
hypoventilation
71. Surgical
procedure
used
to
create
an
opening
V.
72. Croup,
parainfluenza
1
and
influenza
type
A
a.
Laryngotracheobronchitis
73. Intrinsic
narrowing
of
the
lumen
b.
Tracheal
stensosis
74. Affecting
part
or
all
of
the
treacheal
wall
with
c.
Tracheomalacia
softening
of
the
supporting
cartilages
VI.
75. Difficult
decannulation
a.
Immediate
complications
76. Dysphagia
b.
Delayed
complications
77. Tracheal
stenosis
78. Malpositioned
tube
79. Subcutaneous
emphysema
TRUE
OR
FALSE
(A
=
TRUE,
C
=
FALSE)
80. Tracheal
rings
have
10-‐14
hyaline
cartilages
[14-‐20]
81. Fibromuscular
tube
length
is
10-‐13cm
82. Gastroesophageal
reflex
is
etiologically
implicated
with
laryngeal
cancer
[DES]
83. Esophageal
phase
is
the
most
critical
stage
of
swallowing
[oral]
84. Hoarseness
is
not
encountered
in
TEF
85. Most
common
symptom
of
gastroesophageal
reflux
disease
is
regurgitation
[pain]
86. Toy
is
the
most
common
esophageal
foreign
body
found
in
children
[food]
87. Embryologically,
the
tonsillar
fossa
is
derived
from
the
third
pharyngeal
pouch
[second]
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
PROPERTY
OF
ALFRED
DAOS
88. The
torus
tubarius
is
the
protruding
posterior
portion
of
the
tubal
cartilage
anterior
to
the
Eustachian
tube
89. Action
of
the
extrinsic
tongue
musculature
is
responsible
for
the
shape
changes
of
the
tongue
[intrinsic]
90. The
nerve
innervation
of
the
tensor
veli
palitini
is
from
the
mandibular
branch
of
the
5th
cranial
nerve
91. The
posterior
tonsillar
pillars
are
the
palatopharyngeus
muscles
92. The
lateral
palatine
processes
develop
from
the
medial
edges
of
the
maxillary
process
to
give
rise
to
the
secondary
palate
93. The
dental
lamina
gives
rise
to
32
tooth
buds
[52]
94. Posterior
rhinscopy
is
used
to
visualize
the
presence
of
antrochoanal
polyp
[also
visualize
middle
and
superior
turbinates,
examine
posterior
nasal
cavity
and
nasopharyngeal
area]
95. CT
scan
is
a
non-‐X-‐ray
imaging
technique
with
exquisite
soft
tissue
delineation
[MRI]
96. Micrognthia
is
due
to
failure
of
the
mandibular
condyle
growth
center
97. Ankyloglossia
is
characterized
by
inability
to
raise
the
tongue
tip
due
to
a
short
lingual
frenulum
98. Canciofacial
dysostosis
is
characterized
by
turribrachycephaly
and
syndactilty
of
the
hands
and
feet
[acrocephalosyndactyly
=
Apert’s
syndrome]
99. Congenital
choanal
atresia
results
from
failure
of
the
bucconasal
membrane
to
rupture
before
birth
100. Cheiloplasty
is
the
surgical
technique
used
to
repair
cleft
palate.
[cleft
lip]