Theory Quiz

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What is your Audiology Australia member number? 111

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What is the natural process of wax removal that takes place in our ear canal? Epithelial Migration Wax migration Epithelial derogation Cerumen evacuation

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What describes the Physiological Functions of Cerumen? Lubricates and traps dust Migrates outwards and protects Insect repellent properties and anti-bacterial effect All the above

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Production of Cerumen can be affected by Anxiety True False

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Otitis media can be a complication of impacted / excessive cerumen True False

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All instruments used for cerumen removal do not require sterilisation True False

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Tympanometry should be used in cerumen management during Pre – evaluation Post- evaluation Both Pre and Post Evaluation Never

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You do not need to refer off for Cerumen Management if the client had prior radiation treatment affecting the ear if it has been longer than 20 years True False

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It is necessary to always remove all forms of Cerumen True False

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You should dry the ear following cerumen removal when using irrigation True False

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Suction procedure is preferred when A client has tinnitus Earwax is very soft The clinician has a low threshold for loud sound When the earwax is dry and hard

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Choice of technique for Cerumen Management involves Experience level Viscosity of the earwax Case history information All the above

Cerumen Management 101 Theory Quiz