23.Oral and Throat Examination Quiz

Why should dentures be removed during oral examination?

• To prevent damage to the dentures

• To see the mucosa underneath

• To test the patient's memory

• To improve patient comfort during examination

Tonsils and adenoids are composed of:

• Cartilaginous tissue

• Lymphoid tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

The pharynx serves as a passageway for food to the ____ and air to the ____, while the epiglottis functions to divert material away from the glottis during ____.

Which of the following areas should be observed for cyanosis in patients with throat problems?

• Circumoral area and nail beds

• Earlobes and forehead

• Palms and soles

• Abdomen and back

The larynx is primarily responsible for:

• Fighting off infections

• Diverting food from the airway

• Producing sounds through vocal cord vibration

• Serving as a passageway for food

The larynx produces sounds by vibrating expired air through the ____ and stimulates the vital ____ reflex when a foreign body touches its sensitive mucosa.

When examining the tongue, which of the following is TRUE?

• Papillae are smaller toward the rear of the tongue

• Only the top surface needs inspection

• Asymmetry is a normal finding

• The undersurface should be inspected for lesions

Which of the following is considered normal during palate examination?

• Ulcerations on the soft palate

• Torus palatinus

• Yellow discoloration

• Smooth, non-ridged hard palate

What is the primary function of the pharynx?

• Producing sounds by vibrating expired air

• Serving as a passageway for food and air

• Fighting off infections

• Diverting material away from the glottis

During oral cavity examination, which of the following is NOT typically included?

• Inspection of the lips

• Palpation of the oral structures

• Measurement of salivary pH

• Evaluation of the dentition