Question

health conditions of the mouth, eyes, and ears
directions: read the following scenarios to examine conditions of the mouth, eyes, and ears. choose the best answer.
jamal (age 13): this is the first year that i have had to sit in the back of the classroom. when i look at the screen the words are really blurry. i don’t have any issues when the teacher asks me to read the words on a piece of paper in front of me.

1. ____ what vision condition is jamal likely suffering from?

a. nearsightedness
b. farsightedness
c. myopia
d. all answers apply.
yeimy (age 11): i have a toothache. at times, there is even a sharp pain when i eat or drink. this pain is affecting my focus at school and at band practice.

1. ____ what mouth or tooth condition is yeimy likely suffering from?

a. plaque
b. cavity
c. gingivitis
d. periodontitis
jordan (age 12): i have finally lost all my baby teeth and can get braces to fix my crowded teeth.

1. ____ what type of specialist will jordan go to?

a. optometrist
b. oncologist
c. orthodontist
d. dentist
e. family doctor
carl (age 12): i have a small blister on my lip. at first, i thought it was a pimple but it is red, swollen and painful. the doctor told me that it was a cold sore and could be treated with a cream.

1. ____ is carl contagious?

a. yes.
b. no.
purvi (age 13): i love listening to loud music. it blocks out the chaos of life around me. i seem to go into my own world when i listen to loud music. lately, i’ve noticed a ringing in my ears after listening to my music.

1. ____ what is this condition called?

a. halitosis
b. gingivitis
c. tinnitus
d. no answers apply.

Explanation:

1. Jamal's blurry distant vision but clear close vision is a classic sign of nearsightedness (myopia).
2. Yeimy's toothache with sharp pain when eating/drinking is a key symptom of a cavity, which causes sensitivity and pain from food/drink.
3. An orthodontist is the specialist who treats crowded teeth and fits braces.
4. Cold sores (caused by HSV-1) are highly contagious through direct contact.
5. Ringing in the ears after exposure to loud noise is the defining symptom of tinnitus.

Answer:

1. A. Nearsightedness
2. B. Cavity
3. B. Orthodontist
4. A. Yes.
5. C. Tinnitus