Deck 16: Special Senses: The Eye

Question 1

The ________ is the anterior transparent portion of the eyeball.

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

Answer 1

cornea

Question 2

A malignant tumor of the germ cell of the retina is:

A) retinitis.
B) retinoblastoma.
C) retinopathy.
D) retinal.

Answer 2

retinoblastoma.

Question 3

A physician who specializes in the study of the eye is an:

A) ophthalmology.
B) optometrist.
C) optician.
D) ophthalmologist.

Answer 3

ophthalmologist.

Question 4

In the term trichiasis,the root trich means:

A) eyelid.
B) hair.
C) blink.
D) dry.

Question 5

The medical term for night blindness is:

A) myopia.
B) hyperopia.
C) nyctalopia.
D) amblyopia.

Question 6

In the term trichiasis,the prefix trich- means:

A) eye.
B) uvea.
C) hair.
D) three.

Question 7

The ________ is the opening in the center of the iris.

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

Question 8

A process of removing an entire part or mass without rupture,such as the eye,is called:

A) enucleation.
B) entropion.
C) exotropia.
D) cryosurgery.

Question 9

The medical term for dullness of vision is:

A) amblyopia.
B) diplopia.
C) anisocoria.
D) aphakia.

Question 10

An agent that causes the pupil to contract is called:

A) mydriatic.
B) miotic.
C) esotropia.
D) anisocoria.

Question 11

Drooping of the upper eyelids is called:

A) blepharitis.
B) blepharoptosis.
C) chalazion.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 12

The colored tissue attached to the ciliary body is the:

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

Question 13

The medical term for farsightedness is:

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

Question 14

An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure is:

A) gonioscope.
B) laser.
C) ophthalmoscope.
D) tonometer.

Question 15

Surgical destruction of the crystalline lens is called:

A) phacolysis.
B) photocoagulation.
C) presbyopia.
D) orthoptics.

Question 16

An involuntary,constant,rhythmic movement of the eyeball is called:

A) strabismus.
B) trichiasis.
C) retinitis pigmentosa.
D) nystagmus.

Question 17

An unusual intolerance to light is known as:

A) photophobia.
B) photocoagulation.
C) strabismus.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 18

All of the following make up the external structure of the eye except:

A) uvea.
B) orbit.
C) eyelids.
D) conjunctiva.

Question 19

The vision disorder due to a misshapen cornea is:

A) nystagmus.
B) glaucoma.
C) astigmatism.
D) myopia.

Question 20

Cloudiness of the crystalline lens is called:

A) chalazion.
B) glaucoma.
C) trichiasis.
D) cataract.

Question 21

In the term retrolental,the prefix retro- means:

A) before.
B) retina.
C) front.
D) behind.

Question 22

In the term cryosurgery,the combining form cry/o means:

A) cold.
B) to cut.
C) hot.
D) laser.

Question 23

The middle,or vascular,layer of the eyeball is called:

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

Question 24

In the term miotic,the combining form mi/o means:

A) tears.
B) less, small.
C) light.
D) open.

Question 25

The measurement of the acuteness or sharpness of vision is:

A) color vision test.
B) ultrasonography.
C) tonometry.
D) visual acuity.

Question 26

In the term mydriatic,the root mydriat means:

A) less, small.
B) to nod.
C) disintegrate.
D) dilation, widen.

Question 27

The process of using ultrasound to disintegrate a cataract is known as:

A) electroretinogram.
B) phacoemulsification.
C) iridectomy.
D) enucleation.

Question 28

Dryness of the conjunctiva is called:

A) xenophthalmia.
B) chalazion.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) sty(e).

Question 29

The medical term for normal vision is:

A) hyperopia.
B) emmetropia.
C) myopia.
D) presbyopia.

Question 30

In the term phacoemulsification,the combining form phac/o means:

A) pupil.
B) iris.
C) lens.
D) sclera.

Question 31

The measurement of the cornea is called:

A) gonioscopy.
B) keratometry.
C) exophthalmometry.
D) tonometry.

Question 32

In the term conjunctivitis,the root conjunctiv means:

A) with.
B) without.
C) turn.
D) to join together.

Question 33

________ is used to identify changes in the blood vessels in the eye and to diagnose systemic diseases.

A) Exophthalmometry
B) Gonioscopy
C) Ophthalmoscopy
D) Tonometry

Question 34

An agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called:

A) miotic.
B) beta blocker.
C) cholinergic.
D) mydriatic.

Question 35

The measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is:

A) exophthalmometry.
B) gonioscopy.
C) ophthalmoscopy.
D) tonometry.

Question 36

In the term nyctalopia,the root nyctal means:

A) night.
B) dark.
C) to shut.
D) to obstruct.

Question 37

A surgical procedure that may be performed to correct myopia is known as:

A) radial keratotomy.
B) photocoagulation.
C) phacoemulsification.
D) tonography.

Question 38

Measuring the angle of the anterior chamber of the eye is achieved using a/an:

A) gonioscope.
B) keratometer.
C) exophthalmometer.
D) tonometer.

Question 39

Macular degeneration involves the macular area of the:

A) iris.
B) sclera.
C) lens.
D) retina.

Question 40

In the term keratoconjunctivitis,the combining form kerat/o means:

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

Question 41

The outer white layer of the eyeball is known as the:

A) sclera.
B) iris.
C) uvea.
D) pupil.

Question 42

Lazy eye is also known as:

A) myopia.
B) presbyopia.
C) amblyopia.
D) hyperopia.

Question 43

How many eye muscles control movement of the eye?

A) three
B) four
C) five
D) six

Question 44

The root in the term blepharoptosis means:

A) iris.
B) eye.
C) eyelid.
D) tear duct.

Question 45

In older adults,the leading cause of new cases of vision loss is:

A) cataracts.
B) glaucoma.
C) retinal detachment.
D) macular degeneration.

Question 46

A cause of blindness due to increased intraocular pressure is:

A) photophobia.
B) macular degeneration.
C) keratitis.
D) glaucoma.

Question 47

Damage to the retinal blood vessels in premature infants due to excessive oxygen therapy is:

A) scleritis.
B) trichiasis.
C) retrolental fibroplasia.
D) xerophthalmia.

Question 48

The roots in orthoptics mean:

A) straight and eye.
B) curved and eye.
C) lens.
D) round and dilating.

Question 49

The pigment necessary for night vision is:

A) rods.
B) cones.
C) rhodopsin.
D) fovea centralis.

Question 50

A condition in which the pupils are unequal is termed:

A) anisocoria.
B) blepharitis.
C) aphakia.
D) hemianopia.

Question 51

The small depression located in the macula lutea is known as the:

A) optic disk.
B) retina.
C) fovea centralis.
D) ciliary body.

Question 52

________ is the process of the eyes making adjustments for seeing at various distances.

A) Nystagmus
B) Accommodation
C) Astigmatism
D) Myopia

Question 53

Obstruction of tear ducts resulting in a tumor-like swelling is:

A) blepharitis.
B) blepharoptosis.
C) chalazion.
D) dacryoma.

Question 54

The meibomian glands secrete:

A) tears.
B) sebum.
C) vitreous humor.
D) fat.

Question 55

A vision defect due to age is known as:

A) myopia.
B) presbyopia.
C) retinal detachment.
D) strabismus.

Question 56

The innermost layer of the eye is the:

A) macula.
B) retina.
C) vitreous humor.
D) choroid.

Question 57

Cycloplegia has what effect?

A) dilates pupils
B) decreases intraocular fluid production
C) paralyzes ciliary muscles
D) constricts pupils

Question 58

The anterior chamber is filled with:

A) vitreous humor.
B) sebum.
C) conjunctiva.
D) aqueous humor.

Question 59

The term used to describe the condition of one or both eyes being turned inward is:

A) entropion.
B) esotropia.
C) enucleation.
D) exotropia.

Question 60

The absence of rods and cones in the area of the optic disks creates:

A) macular degeneration.
B) cataracts.
C) glaucoma.
D) blind spots.

Question 61

Using ultrasound to remove a cataract is:

A) photocoagulation.
B) radial keratotomy.
C) phacolysis.
D) phacoemulsification.

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for intraocular pressure:

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for retrolental fibroplasia:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for esotropia:

Question 65

Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:

Question 66

Match the following terms.

A)often called "pinkeye"
B)paralysis of the ciliary muscle
C)crossed eyes
D)inflammation of the edges of the eyelids
E)inflammation of the cornea
F)inflammation of the vascular coat of the eye
G)pertaining to tears
1)blepharitis
2)choroiditis
3)cycloplegia
4)conjunctivitis
5)esotropia
6)keratitis
7)lacrimal

Question 67

Surgical destruction and removal of the lens are termed:

A) photocoagulation.
B) phacolysis.
C) phacoemulsification.
D) keratoplasty.

Question 68

Match the following terms.

A)increased intraocular pressure
B)squinting
C)a surgical procedure that is performed to correct myopia
D)nearsightedness
E)condition in which the pupils are unequal
F)an agent that causes the pupil to contract
8)anisocoria
9)glaucoma
10)miotic
11)strabismus
12)radial keratotomy
13)myopia

Question 69

Write the correct meaning for EM:

Question 70

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)inward
B)two
C)cornea
D)iris
E)ciliary body
F)night
G)out
H)tear
I)dull
J)in
K)eyelid
L)double
M)eye
14)dipl-
15)bi-
16)em-
17)ex(o)-
18)eso-
19)ambly-
20)blephar/o
21)cycl/o
22)dacry/o
23)irid/o
24)kerat/o
25)nyctal
26)ophthalm/o

Question 71

Write the correct meaning for VA:

Question 72

Match the following word part with its meaning.

A)tone
B)retina
C)recording
D)destruction
E)uvea
F)lens
G)dry
H)foreign material
I)light
27)phac/o
28)phot/o
29)retin/o
30)ton/o
31)uve
32)xen-
33)xer-
34)-graphy
35)-lysis

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for hyperopia:

Question 74

Write the correct meaning for IOP:

Question 75

Write the correct meaning for LPI:

Question 76

The suffix in blepharoptosis means:

A) inflammation.
B) condition.
C) pertaining to.
D) drooping.

Question 77

Inflammation of the conjunctiva is termed:

A) conjunctivitis.
B) xenophthalmia.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) trichiasis.

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for emmetropia:

Question 79

Write the correct abbreviation for visual acuity:

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for MY: