Deck 37: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Question 1

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Mydriatic eye drops are applied before an eye examination to dilate the pupils.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Color is interpreted in the retina through specialized structures called rods.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The medical term for nearsightedness is presbycusis.

Question 5

The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa.

Question 6

A patient with photophobia is afraid to leave home.

Question 7

Amblyopia is an abnormal sensitivity to light.

Question 8

For the Ishihara test, the patient is instructed to read the plates with one eye closed.

Question 9

Ringing of the ears is measured with an instrument called a tonometer.

Question 10

The eye's ability to see various-sized objects at different distances is called adjustment.

Question 11

The vitreous humor helps maintain the shape of the anterior portion of the eye.

Question 12

The olfactory nerve is the cranial nerve that carries impulses for the sense of sight.

Question 13

The Snellen eye chart should be placed 20 feet from the patient at the eye level of the examiner.

Question 14

Refraction is the ability of the lens of the eye to bend light rays so that they simultaneously focus on the cornea.

Question 15

The medical term for a stye is a hordeolum.

Question 16

Otosclerosis is a form of conduction deafness that causes the auditory ossicles to become fixed and unable to vibrate when sound waves enter the ears.

Question 17

The patient may stand 10 feet from the Snellen chart during the examination.

Question 18

Most people with color vision problems are females, who inherit the defect from a parent.

Question 19

In a slit lamp procedure, a low-powered microscope is used to view the lens of the eye.

Question 20

If the patient starts to squint or lean forward during a Snellen exam, the medical assistant should continue to go down the rows until the patient makes more than two errors.

Question 21

Conduction hearing loss is caused by a problem that originates in the cochlea.

Question 22

While playing tennis, Ms.Salinas is hit in the eye with a ball and experiences pain and swelling.Whom should she call for an appointment?

A)Ophthalmologist
B)Optician
C)Optometrist
D)Any of the above

Question 23

Cochlear implants are used to treat a conduction hearing loss.

Question 24

The average person blinks two or three times a second to:

A)rest the eyes briefly
B)cleanse the eyes
C)refocus the eyes
D)avoid eyestrain

Question 25

Eye medications can be used in multidose droppers for many different patients.

Question 26

Under what circumstances must sterile technique be used in performing ophthalmic procedures?

A)Only when the eye is lacerated or ulcerated
B)During all examination and testing procedures
C)When any instrument or application touches the eye or surrounding area and when any irrigation solution or medication is instilled

Question 27

When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

A)Up and back
B)Straight down
C)Down and away from head
D)The canal need not be straightened if the patient is lying on his or her side.

Question 28

Inflammation of the eardrum is called:

A)myringectomy
B)myringoplasty
C)myringitis
D)myringotomy

Question 29

The function of the eustachian tube is to equalize pressure in the middle ear with that in the external auditory canal.

Question 30

For irrigation of the ear, the irrigation unit should be aimed directly at the tympanic membrane to prevent discomfort for the patient.

Question 31

Which of the following is acceptable when administering the Snellen visual acuity test?

A)Placing the chart permanently on the wall at the eye level of the average adult
B)Instructing the patient to close the eye not being tested
C)Having the patient sit during the test
D)Allowing the patient to squint

Question 32

Where is the tuning fork placed when the Weber test is performed?

A)On the mastoid process
B)On the center of the top of the head
C)One inch from the opening of the ear canal
D)One foot from the front of the face

Question 33

A patient diagnosed with otitis externa will complain of severe pain.

Question 34

Ophthalmic ointments should be carefully applied across the center of the eyeball.

Question 35

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Question 36

An instrument used to measure the muscle (power) of vision is an:

A)ophthalmoscope
B)optometer
C)ophthalmometer
D)optomyometer

Question 37

When cleansing the patient's eyelashes before performing an irrigation, you should clean from the outer canthus to the inner canthus.

Question 38

A tympanogram can help detect the presence of fluid in the middle ear.

Question 39

The experience of seeing is initiated by stimulation of the:

A)lens
B)rods and cones
C)fovea centralis
D)optic nerve

Question 40

Which potentially destructive disorder of the eye is characterized by increased fluid inside the eyeball?

A)Cataracts
B)Conjunctivitis
C)Glaucoma
D)Strabismus

Question 41

The neurologic center of vision is located in the:

A)retina
B)cornea
C)fovea centralis
D)optic disc

Question 42

An optician is an important member of the eye care team who is responsible for:

A)performing eye examinations
B)writing prescriptions for corrective lenses
C)preparing corrective lenses from physicians' prescriptions
D)screening patients for vision abnormalities

Question 43

Which of these patients typically would be screened for color blindness?

A)A preschool-age girl
B)A little boy whose maternal grandfather is color blind
C)A school-age boy
D)A little boy whose father is color blind

Question 44

The medical term for a drooping eyelid is:

A)glaucoma
B)a cataract
C)ptosis
D)a stye

Question 45

When instilling ear drops in an adult, pull the pinna:

A)up and back
B)down and front

Question 46

A near vision screening test, which can be used in the physician's office, can screen the patient for which vision problem?

A)Myopia
B)Astigmatism
C)Presbyopia
D)Presbycusis

Question 47

During testing of a patient's visual acuity, the patient reads the 20/25 line with both eyes wearing contacts.The visual acuity should be recorded as:

A)OU 20/25, no squinting
B)OD 20/20-1
C)OS 19/20, squinting
D)OS 20/20
E)OU 20/25 c

Question 48

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as:

A)glaucoma
B)a cataract
C)ptosis
D)a stye

Question 49

A patient with repeated involuntary eye movements would be diagnosed with:

A)strabismus
B)nystagmus
C)astigmatism
D)refractive errors

Question 50

Which of the following is true about the aqueous humor of the eye?

A)It is located in the anterior cavity of the eye between the cornea and the lens.
B)It helps maintain normal pressure in the eye.
C)It is continuously produced by the ciliary processes to nourish tissues.
D)All of the above are true.

Question 51

During testing of a patient's visual acuity, the patient reads the 20/30 line with the left eye.The visual acuity should be recorded as:

A)OD 30/20
B)OD 20/20-1
C)OS 30/20
D)OS 20/30
E)OU 19-20

Question 52

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has:

A)glaucoma
B)a cataract
C)ptosis
D)a stye

Question 53

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n):

A)DO
B)opthalmologist
C)optician
D)ophthalmologist

Question 54

Which of the following is true about an error of refraction?

A)Light rays are not being bent properly to focus on the retina.
B)Light rays are not being expanded as they should be.
C)The rods and cones are not functioning.
D)The retina lacks a sufficient blood supply.

Question 55

During testing of a patient's visual acuity, the patient reads the 20/20 line with the right eye and misses one letter.The visual acuity should be recorded as:

A)OD 19/20
B)OD 20/20-1
C)OS 19/20
D)OS 20/20-1
E)OU 19-20

Question 56

When testing a patient's far visual acuity, the medical assistant uses which type of chart?

A)Snellen
B)Ishihara
C)Bradford
D)Rosenthal

Question 57

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes:

A)antibiotic ung
B)patching the affected eye
C)ophthalmic NSAIDs
D)A and C

Question 58

A patient diagnosed with myopia has which refractive problem?

A)Light rays entering the eye focus behind the retina.
B)Light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina.
C)The focusing of light rays entering the eye is irregular.
D)The eye has difficulty changing the point of focus from distance to near.

Question 59

The ideal exam room for the Ishihara test:

A)is well-lit with overhead lights
B)is lit primarily by sunlight
C)has plenty of room for the patient to stand 3 feet from the charts

Question 60

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects:

A)because of ciliary muscle weakness
B)at reading or working level
C)because of an irregularly shaped lens
D)at a distance

Question 61

In a surgical procedure called __________, an excimer laser is used to treat refractive errors.

Question 62

__________ results in the loss of central vision and ultimately leads to blindness.

Question 63

When light focuses behind the retina, the patient is diagnosed with __________.

Question 64

Amblyopia is an example of failure of the eyes to track together, a condition known as __________.

Question 65

In individuals over age 40, the elasticity of the internal lens of the eye is diminished; this condition is called __________.

Question 66

Which statement is not true about a sensorineural hearing loss?

A)It affects aging individuals as presbycusis.
B)It is caused by otosclerosis.
C)Hearing aids are not as effective for it.
D)It may be caused by rubella or influenza.

Question 67

Inflammation of the glands and lash follicles along the margins of the eyelid is called __________.

Question 68

The __________ in the inner ear are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Question 69

The medical term for the earwax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal is:

A)serumen
B)cerumen
C)ceruman
D)cerumane

Question 70

__________ causes the auditory ossicles to become fixed, resulting in a vibration hearing deficit.

Question 71

__________ is a highly infectious disease, typically caused by staphylococcal bacteria, that causes edema, a purulent discharge, and inflammation of the eye.

Question 72

__________ is a sensorineural hearing loss that occurs with aging.

Question 73

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes:

A)applying a sterile solution from the inner canthus outward
B)applying the solution directly to the eyeball
C)directing the solution toward the lower conjunctival sac
D)A and B
E)A and C

Question 74

__________ causes destruction of the hair cells of the cochlea; this results in recurring attacks of vertigo and nausea and progressive hearing loss.

Question 75

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called:

A)tinitus
B)tinnitis
C)tinitis
D)tinnitus

Question 76

Nearsightedness, or __________, occurs when light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina.

Question 77

Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except:

A)impacted cerumen
B)ototoxic medications
C)fluid in the middle ear
D)chronic ear infections

Question 78

The __________ within the cochlea is lined with hairlike sensory cells; these cells are surrounded by nerve fibers that stimulate the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in sound.

Question 79

A child with __________ has involuntary movement of one or both eyes; this condition is often seen with multiple congenital abnormalities.

Question 80

__________ errors occur when the eye is unable to focus light effectively on the retina.