Deck 14: The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Question 1

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

A) Glaucoma
B) Glawcohma
C) Galucomuh
D) Glokoma

Answer 1

Glaucoma

Question 2

The process of using a handheld instrument to view and examine the ear is called:

A) ophthalmoscopy.
B) ophthalmoscope.
C) otoscope.
D) otoscopy.

Answer 2

otoscopy.

Question 3

This disease is caused by reduced transparency of the lens inside the eyeball.

A) Conjunctivitis
B) Glaucoma
C) Astigmatism
D) Cataract

Answer 3

Cataract

Question 4

An age-related eye disease characterized by progressive deterioration of the macula lutea leading to a loss of visual focus is:

A) macular degeneration.
B) cataract.
C) ophthalmomalacia.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 5

Select the root that means "eyelid."

A) Blephar/o
B) Dacry/o
C) Ocul/o
D) Presby/o

Question 6

A medical term for the sensation of dizziness is:

A) vertigo.
B) otalgia.
C) seizure.
D) tinnitus.

Question 7

This procedure involves the use of a laser to reshape the cornea and to correct vision.

A) LASIK
B) ALS
C) LP
D) ADHD

Question 8

Blepharitis is defined as:

A) drooping of the eyelid.
B) an itchy tear duct.
C) inflammation of the eyelid.
D) tear duct obstruction.

Question 9

The thin membrane of the eye that contains the photoreceptors is called the:

A) cornea.
B) retina.
C) pupil.
D) iris.

Question 10

Select the root that means "iris."

A) Ir/o
B) Conjunctiv/o
C) Retin/o
D) Kerat/o

Question 11

The medical term for ringing in the ears is:

A) vertigo.
B) tinnitus.
C) seizure.
D) otalgia.

Question 12

An eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure is:

A) ophthalmomalacia.
B) glaucoma.
C) keratitis.
D) cataract.

Question 13

This disease, also known as pinkeye, is caused by inflammation of the membrane covering the anterior/exposed surface of the eye.

A) Otitis
B) Meningitis
C) Encephalitis
D) Conjunctivitis

Question 14

The medical term for inflammation of the middle ear is:

A) otitis externa.
B) otosclerosis.
C) otitis media.
D) otoscopy.

Question 15

The medical term for nearsightedness is:

A) myopia.
B) astigmatism.
C) hyperopia.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 16

People with ________ have impaired vision due to a defective curvature of the eye.

A) astigmatism
B) glaucoma
C) conjunctivitis
D) cataracts

Question 17

Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear, typically between the:

A) malleus and incus.
B) stapes and oval window.
C) tympanum.
D) cochlea.

Question 18

Blepharoptosis can be defined as:

A) repair of severe eyelid wrinkles.
B) infection of the eyelid lining.
C) a drooping eyelid.
D) infection of eyelid glands.

Question 19

What term means "pain in the ear or earache"?

A) Otitis
B) Vertigo
C) Otorrhea
D) Otalgia

Question 20

The definition of diplopia is:

A) a disease of both eyes.
B) turning of both eyes outward.
C) infection in both eyes.
D) double vision.

Question 21

A patient diagnosed with presbyopia is experiencing decreased vision due to:

A) old age.
B) nearsightedness.
C) farsightedness.
D) macular degeneration.

Question 22

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term mastoiditis is:

A) breast.
B) mastoid.
C) inflammation.
D) infection.

Question 23

The general term for diseases or conditions of the eye is:

A) ophthalmopathy.
B) keratitis.
C) iritis.
D) ophthalmoplasty.

Question 24

The correct meaning of the root in the term myopia is:

A) muscle.
B) to shut.
C) mucus.
D) spine.

Question 25

A(n) ________ is a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases associated with the eyes.

A) optometrist
B) ophthalmologist
C) neurologist
D) vision therapist

Question 26

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

A) Otoitis
B) Otalghia
C) Otopathy
D) Anancusis

Question 27

The correct meaning of the combining form in the term myringoplasty is:

A) eardrum.
B) muscle.
C) labyrinth.
D) surgical repair.

Question 28

A patient is experiencing difficulty hearing. She should visit this type of physician who specializes in hearing disorders and treatment.

A) Ophthamologist
B) Audiologist
C) Otologist
D) Neurologist

Question 29

The medical term for "condition of absence of hearing" is:

A) paracusis.
B) anotitis.
C) otitis.
D) anacusis.

Question 30

Following a stroke, the patient is unable to move an eye because the extrinsic eye muscles are paralyzed, and the patient is unable to control movement of the eyeball. This condition is called:

A) ophthalmopathy.
B) blepharoptosis.
C) blepharopathy.
D) ophthalmoplegia.

Question 31

A patient experiencing overly sensitive hearing would be diagnosed with:

A) hyperotitis.
B) paracusis.
C) anacusis.
D) hyperacusis.

Question 32

Select the combining form that means "hearing."

A) Ot/o
B) Audi/o
C) Myring/o
D) Opt/o

Question 33

During visual examination of an elderly patient, the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea. He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus. The correct abbreviation for this condition is:

A) AD.
B) Ast.
C) AMD.
D) AU.

Question 34

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term ophthalmomalacia is:

A) eye.
B) eyelid.
C) softening.
D) condition of.

Question 35

A chronic disease of the inner ear with symptoms that include dizziness and a ringing in the ears is called:

A) vertigo.
B) Ménière's disease.
C) tinnitus.
D) Parkinson's disease.

Question 36

Select the combining form that means "cornea."

A) Blephar/o
B) Kerat/o
C) Cyst/o
D) Opt/o

Question 37

The presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland of the eye is known as:

A) dacryocystitis.
B) rhinolithiasis.
C) blepharitis.
D) dacryolithiasis.

Question 38

Select the suffix that means "one who measures."

A) -logist
B) -metrist
C) -logy
D) -metry

Question 39

When a donor cataract lens is not available for surgical replacement in a patient, the physician may utilize an artificial intraocular lens. The correct abbreviation for this type of implant is:

A) AMD.
B) OS.
C) IOL.
D) ENT.

Question 40

The correct meaning of the combining form in the term otorrhagia is:

A) ear.
B) eye.
C) discharge.
D) hemorrhage.

Question 41

Abnormal drainage of pus from the ear

Question 42

The combining forms opt/o, ophthalm/o, and ocul/o all mean "eye."

Question 43

The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.

Question 44

The medical word for nearsightedness is ________.

Question 45

Ringing in the ears is medically called ________.

Question 46

The instrument used to view/examine the ear is called a(n) ________.

Question 47

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Disease of the retina

Question 48

The medical term for farsightedness is ________.

Question 49

Combining forms that mean "eye" are ocul/o, ophthalm/o, or ________.

Question 50

Specialist in measuring the eye for corrective lenses (not a physician)

Question 51

The general term for an abnormal formation of bone within the ear is otitis.

Question 52

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Surgical repair of the eyelid

Question 53

OM is the abbreviation for ophthalmologist.

Question 54

An optometrist is a physician who can perform surgical procedures to treat diseases of the eye.

Question 55

During a labyrinthectomy, the inner ear is:

A) removed.
B) repaired.
C) measured.
D) examined.

Question 56

A procedure that evaluates the elasticity of the eardrum by measuring its movement is called:

A) audiometry.
B) mastoid.
C) inflammation.
D) tympanometry.

Question 57

The suffix that means "condition of vision" is ________.

Question 58

The correct abbreviation for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is ________.

Question 59

Macular degeneration is deterioration of cells in the area of sharpest vision.

Question 60

During a radial keratotomy, the physician makes an incision into the cornea to correct for myopia.

Question 61

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
dacry/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 62

The medical term for abnormal discharge from the ear is otorrhagia.

Question 63

Tinnitus is a nonconstructed term meaning "dizziness."

Question 64

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
opt/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 65

The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

Question 66

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
labyrinth/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 67

In the condition known as cataract, transparency of the lens is reduced.

Question 68

The special sense of hearing, or audition, is centered within the cornea, which contains sensory receptors that respond to mechanical vibrations.

Question 69

The two word parts that form the term retinopathy can be written as retino/pathy.

Question 70

In the disease of the eye known as glaucoma, a loss of vision occurs when the fluid pressure within the anterior chamber of the eyeball (called intraocular pressure) rises above normal.

Question 71

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
blephar/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 72

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
med/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 73

To diagnose the patient's condition, the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum. The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.

Question 74

ENT stands for ear, neck, and throat.

Question 75

Diplopia means "double vision."

Question 76

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
audi/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 77

Match the combining form with the correct definition.
asthen/o

A)old age
B)middle
C)eardrum
D)weakness
E)eye
F)ear
G)eyelid
H)inner ear
I)tear
J)hearing

Question 78

Diseases of the ear may affect the functions of hearing or equilibrium or, in some cases, both.

Question 79

The combining form asthen/o means "weakness."

Question 80

Otitis is a bacterial infection of the anterior eye membrane causing inflammation, itchy and watery eyes, and a crusty exudate.