MC Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 18 of 30

What instrument is used to examine ear canal and eardrum?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Otoscope

An otoscope combines a light source and magnifying lens specifically designed for visual inspection of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane. Shipboard medical officers utilize this diagnostic tool to identify otitis media, foreign bodies, or traumatic eardrum perforations.

All Options

A

Otoscope (Correct Answer)

B

Stethoscope

C

Ophthalmoscope

D

Sphygmomanometer

Detailed Explanation & Context

An otoscope combines a light source and magnifying lens specifically designed for visual inspection of the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane. Shipboard medical officers utilize this diagnostic tool to identify otitis media, foreign bodies, or traumatic eardrum perforations.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical Care Course on Board Ship (MC).

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