ENT Instruments Orientation MCQ Quiz | Foundations

Welcome to the ENT Instruments Orientation Quiz, specifically designed for MBBS students as part of the Foundations course. This quiz will test your ability to identify and understand the functions of common instruments used in Otorhinolaryngology. A solid grasp of this topic is crucial for clinical examinations and practical procedures. The quiz features 25 multiple-choice questions covering a wide range of instruments, from basic diagnostic tools to specialized surgical equipment. Each question is crafted to reinforce key concepts and aid in visual recognition. After submitting your answers, you’ll receive your score and a detailed review. You can also download a PDF copy of all questions and their correct answers for future revision. Good luck!

1. Which instrument is used for examining the tympanic membrane and external auditory canal?

2. The Jobson Horne Probe has a serrated ring at one end and a cotton carrier at the other. What is the primary use of the serrated ring end?

3. Which of the following instruments is self-retaining and used to hold the tongue down during a tonsillectomy?

4. Thudichum’s Nasal Speculum is used for:

5. What is the primary function of Luc’s Forceps in ENT?

6. A laryngeal mirror is used for indirect laryngoscopy. For a clear view, the mirror must be:

7. Which instrument is specifically designed for grasping and removing the tonsil during a tonsillectomy?

8. A tuning fork is used in ENT for:

9. What is a Myringotome used for?

10. The instrument used to remove adenoid tissue is called a(n):

11. Which forceps are fine, cup-shaped, and used for micro-procedures in the ear, like removing small foreign bodies or taking a biopsy?

12. Freer’s Elevator is a double-ended instrument used primarily in which procedure?

13. A tracheostomy tube consists of several parts. Which part is removed for cleaning while the main tube stays in place?

14. What is the specific function of Walsham’s Forceps?

15. A tonsil snare is used to:

16. Which instrument is used to pack the nasal cavity with gauze, for example, to control epistaxis?

17. St. Clair Thomson’s Posterior Rhinoscopy Mirror is used to visualize the:

18. The purpose of the obturator in a tracheostomy set is to:

19. Killian’s Nasal Gouge is used for:

20. What is the key difference between Hartmann’s and Luc’s forceps?

21. A Bull’s Eye Lamp or Head Mirror is used to:

22. Siegle’s Pneumatic Speculum is used to assess:

23. During a Caldwell-Luc operation for chronic maxillary sinusitis, which instrument is used to create an opening in the canine fossa?

24. What is the primary use of a Laryngeal Applicator?

25. A mastoid retractor, such as Jansen’s, is a self-retaining instrument used to: