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The CORLN exam has 250 questions and runs 3 hours 30 minutes.
These 10 free CORLN questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Nurse in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A patient reports unilateral hearing loss, persistent foul-smelling ear drainage, and a history of chronic otitis media. Examination reveals a retraction pocket containing keratin debris. Which diagnosis should the nurse recognize?
Correct answer: B - Cholesteatoma
A newborn has respiratory difficulty that improves when crying but worsens during feeding. Nasal examination suggests bilateral obstruction. Which congenital condition is most consistent with this presentation?
Correct answer: A - Choanal atresia
A patient presents with progressive hoarseness, weight loss, and a significant tobacco exposure history. Which condition requires priority consideration?
Correct answer: A - Laryngeal carcinoma
An adult reports dizziness triggered by head movement. Which assessment is most useful for evaluating balance and vestibular function?
Correct answer: A - Romberg testing
A nurse is teaching a patient about Weber and Rinne examinations. These tests are primarily used to assess which function?
Correct answer: A - Hearing pathways using tuning forks
A patient with suspected head and neck malignancy requires evaluation of soft tissue structures and tumor extent. Which diagnostic modality is commonly used for detailed cross-sectional imaging?
Correct answer: A - Magnetic resonance imaging
A patient is four hours post-tonsillectomy and frequently swallows despite reporting only mild throat pain. Which assessment is most appropriate?
Correct answer: A - Assess for postoperative hemorrhage
A patient with a new tracheostomy develops sudden anxiety, noisy breathing, and increased work of breathing. What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer: A - Assess airway patency and oxygenation
Following total laryngectomy, a patient asks about regaining communication ability. Which rehabilitation referral is most directly appropriate?
Correct answer: A - Speech-language therapy
A patient after head and neck cancer treatment has difficulty safely moving food from the mouth to the esophagus. Which intervention addresses this deficit?
Correct answer: A - Swallowing and feeding therapy
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