To examine the nose, the physician uses a nasal ________ and shines a penlight to light up the nasal cavity
A) otoscope
B) endoscope
C) speculum
D) myringotome
C
Explanation: A) An otoscope is used in the ear, not to examine the nose.
B) An endoscope has its own light source.
C) Correct! A speculum does not have its own light source, so a penlight has to be used along with it.
D) A myringotome is a surgical instrument used on the tympanic membrane, not the nose.
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