NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:                                                         CHS314                                                         

COURSE TITLE:                                                        Primary Ear Nose and Throat Care

DURATION:                                                               3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:                                                       Answer any four questions

Q1.                   (i)        Discuss the protective functions of the nose                                                (10mks)

                        (ii)       State the physiologic importance of Eustachian tube                                    (4mks)

Q2.a     Distinguish between conductive and sensorineural deafness                                               (4mks)

      b.   Explain five things that could be done to alleviate deafness                                              (10mks)

Q3.       What do you understand by sinusitis .State its possible etiologies and five ways of recognizing it.      (14mks)

Q4.                   (i)        Define and classify foreign bodies as it applies to ear, nose and throat diseases, giving two examples                (10mks)

(ii)       State four complications of foreign bodies in the nose.                                 (4mks)

Q5.       Explain briefly six complications of tonsillitis and make recommendation on how they can be managed? (14mks)

Q6.                   (i)        Explain what you understand by the term adenoids.                                     (2mks)

                        (ii)       Discuss briefly six major presentations of adenoids                                   (12mks)