Deck 14: The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

astigmatism

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

LASIK

Question 3

A medical term for the sensation of dizziness is:

A)vertigo
B)otalgia
C)seizure
D)tinnitus
E)coma

Answer 3

vertigo

Question 4

The medical term for ringing in the ears is:

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

Question 5

The medical term for inflammation of the middle ear is:

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

Question 6

Blepharitis is defined as:

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

Question 7

Select the root that means "eyelid."

A)blephar/o
B)dacry/o
C)ocul/o
D)presby/o

Question 8

The medical term for nearsightedness is:

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

Question 9

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 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

Select the root that means "iris."

A)ir/o
B)conjunctiv/o
C)retin/o
D)kerat/o

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

An eye disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure is:

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Otosclerosis is hardening in the ear of the:

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

Question 17

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 18

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 19

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

A)otitis
B)vertigo
C)otorrhea
D)otalgia

Question 20

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

A)glaucoma
B)glawcohma
C)galucomuh
D)glokoma

Question 21

Select the combining form that means "cornea":

A)blephar/o
B)kerat/o
C)cyst/o
D)opt/o

Question 22

The medical term for a condition of hearing leading to a total loss of hearing is:

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

Question 23

Select the combining form that means "hearing."

A)ot/o
B)audi/o
C)myring/o
D)opt/o

Question 24

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

A)otoitis
B)otalghia
C)otopathy
D)anancusis

Question 25

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 26

Select the suffix that means "one who measures":

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

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 30

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)ENT
B)VF
C)AMD
D)ML

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

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)IS
C)IOL
D)ENT

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

A patient experiencing overly sensitive hearing would be diagnosed with:

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

Question 38

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

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

Question 39

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

A)vertigo
B)Ménière disease
C)tinnitus
D)Parkinson disease

Question 40

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 41

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

Question 42

Abnormal drainage of pus from the ear

Question 43

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

Question 44

Ringing in the ears is medically called ________.

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

The suffix that means "vision" is ________.

Question 50

The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

The medical term for farsightedness is ________.

Question 54

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

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

Question 55

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Disease of the retina

Question 56

Provide the term based on the brief definition.

-Surgical repair of the eyelid

Question 57

OM is the abbreviation for ophthalmologist.

Question 58

During a labyrinthectomy,the eardrum is:

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

Question 59

The medical word for nearsightedness is ________.

Question 60

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

Question 61

Diplopia means "double vision."

Question 62

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 63

ENT stands for ear,neck,and throat.

Question 64

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

Question 65

The combining form asthen/o means "weakness."

Question 66

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

Question 67

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

Question 68

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 69

The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

Question 70

Tinnitus is a nonconstructed term meaning "dizziness."

Question 71

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

Question 72

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

Question 73

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