Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics is part of the Instruments section of ENT. Practise 19 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs mix sleep apnoea assessment, cochlear implant technique, bone-anchored hearing aids and ENT examination instruments, in high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
Sample Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
All of the following are helpful in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea except -
AWeight loss
BCPAP
CLaser Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
DMuller's manoeuvre
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Muller's manoeuvre
Muller's manoeuvre - An endoscope is used to look for collapse of soft tissues in the oropharynx when the patient inspires vigorously. Level of pharyngeal obstruction can be found. It plays a role in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea but has no role in its treatment. Treatment options for OSA include - A. Lifestyle changes Weight loss Quit alcohol and smoking Dietary modification B. Positional therapy – Sleeping on the side as supine position may cause OSA. C. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or BiPAP (bilevel positive airway pressure) when CPAP is not tolerated. These devices maintain a positive pressure and keep the airway open. D. Surgical -Laser Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty(UPPP) - The aim is to increase the size of airway. Reference: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8 th Edition, Pg. no. 327, 328
Sample MCQ #2
All of the following are true about cochlear implant except
AReceiver stimulator is surgically implanted inside the body
BEighth nerve integrity should be established before cochlear implantation
CMondini's dysplasia of cochlea is not a contraindication of cochlear implantation
DVeria approach is the classical facial recess approach
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Veria approach is the classical facial recess approach
Surgical technique : The classical approach is posterior tympanotomy(facial recess approach) Other surgical technique is Veria approach. This is transcanal approach Reference : Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8th Edition, Chapter name: Rehabilitation of the Hearing Impaired, Page number: 145
Sample MCQ #3
All of the following are true about bone anchored hearing aid except
AIt has surgically implantable titanium fixture
BIt transmits sound directly to cochlea through the bone conduction.
COsseo integration takes 2-6 weeks
DThe BAHA device is implanted on the side of deaf ear.
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Osseo integration takes 2-6 weeks
Osseointegration takes 2-6 months. Reference: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8 th Edition, Page - 142, 143.
Sample MCQ #4
True statement regarding use of head mirror & Bull lamp in ENT examination: a. Distance between the doctor and the patient must be more than 10 inches b. Applied on right eye c. Right eye should be closed during examination d. Both eye should be open while examining e. Light from bull lamp is diffuse but strong
Ab, d, e
Ba, b, c
Cd, e
Da, c
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✓ Correct Answer: A. b, d, e
Head mirror and Bull lamp in ENT: Distance between the doctor and patient must be less than 10 inches Applied on right eye Both eyes should be open while examining The light is diffuse but strong Reference: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8 th Edition, Page - 444, 445.
Sample MCQ #5
Cochlear implant electrode is placed in
AScala media
BScala vestibuli
CScala tympani
DSaccule
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Scala tympani
Cochlear Implant (Electrode) Insertion of Electrode into scala tympani of Cochlea through Round window. Reference: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8 th Edition, Page - 146.
Sample MCQ #6
Which focal length in the objective piece of microscope is commonly used for ear surgery?
A100 mm
B250 mm
C450 mm
D950 m
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✓ Correct Answer: B. 250 mm
The focal length in objective piece of microscope commonly used in ENT is: Ear surgery-200/250mm Nose-300mm Larynx-400mm Reference : Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat & Head and Neck Surgery by P L Dhingra, 8th Edition, Chapter name: Page number:
What you can practise in Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics
19 Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs on Miscellaneous Topics, Instruments — each with detailed explanations
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Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics MCQs mix sleep apnoea assessment, cochlear implant technique, bone-anchored hearing aids and ENT examination instruments, in high-yield NEET PG revision for FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS.
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MedLadder includes 19 curated MCQs for Mixed / Miscellaneous Topics under ENT (Instruments), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
