Deck 13: Sensory System

Question 1

The area that provides the sharpest vision is the

A) fovea centralis.
B) limbus.
C) optic disc.
D) macula lutea.

Answer 1

fovea centralis.

Question 2

The combining form for the membrane that lines eyelids and covers the surface of the eye is

A) blephar/o.
B) conjunctiv/o.
C) dacry/o.
D) ocul/o.

Answer 2

conjunctiv/o.

Question 3

The tear gland is the

A) conjunctiva.
B) lacrimal gland.
C) canthus.
D) meibomian gland.

Answer 3

lacrimal gland.

Question 4

The combining form for the pupil is

A) scler/o.
B) cor/o.
C) kerat/o.
D) cycl/o.

Question 5

The combining form for tears is

A) blephar/o.
B) conjunctiv/o.
C) dacry/o.
D) ocul/o.

Question 6

The plural of iris is

A) ires.
B) irisa.
C) irisi.
D) irides.

Question 7

The combining form for the optic disc is

A) uve/o.
B) phak/o.
C) papill/o.
D) macul/o.

Question 8

Turning inward of the eyelid toward the eye is

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

Question 9

The term for crying is

A) palpation.
B) lactation.
C) palpebration.
D) lacrimation.

Question 10

The area of the retina on which the light rays focus is the

A) fovea.
B) limbus.
C) optic disc.
D) macula lutea.

Question 11

The combining form for the eye is

A) blephar/o.
B) conjunctiv/o.
C) dacry/o.
D) ocul/o.

Question 12

The eyeball is located in a bony structure termed the

A) canthus.
B) orbit.
C) adnexa.
D) palpebral fissure.

Question 13

Dull or dim vision is

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

Question 14

The P in the abbreviation PRK stands for

A) presbyopia.
B) phac/o.
C) pupilla.
D) photorefractive.

Question 15

A sebaceous gland for an eyelash is a

A) conjunctiva.
B) lacrimal gland.
C) canthus.
D) meibomian gland.

Question 16

Turning outward of the eyelid, exposing the conjunctiva, is

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

Question 17

The combining form for the eyelid is

A) blephar/o.
B) conjunctiv/o.
C) dacry/o.
D) ocul/o.

Question 18

The combining form for the area on which light rays focus is

A) uve/o.
B) phak/o.
C) papill/o.
D) macul/o.

Question 19

The M in the abbreviation ARMD stands for

A) myopia.
B) mileusis.
C) macular.
D) myasthenia.

Question 20

The combining form for the hard outer covering of the eye is

A) scler/o.
B) cor/o.
C) kerat/o.
D) cycl/o.

Question 21

Drooping of the upper eyelid is

A) blepharedema.
B) blepharitis.
C) blepharochalasis.
D) blepharoptosis.

Question 22

Lack of coordination between the eyes, or "squint," is

A) hyperopia.
B) strabismus.
C) exophthalmia.
D) exotropia.

Question 23

Double vision is

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

Question 24

Inflammation of a lacrimal gland is

A) dacryoadenitis.
B) dacryocystitis.
C) keratitis.
D) xerophthalmia.

Question 25

Nearsightedness is

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

Question 26

Infection of one of the sebaceous glands of an eyelash, or "sty," is

A) chalazion.
B) hordeolum.
C) epiphora.
D) scotoma.

Question 27

Farsightedness is

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

Question 28

Inflammation of the cornea is

A) dacryoadenitis.
B) dacryocystitis.
C) keratitis.
D) xerophthalmia.

Question 29

Progressive loss of elasticity of the lens, usually accompanying aging, is

A) keratitis.
B) astigmatism.
C) anisocoria.
D) presbyopia.

Question 30

Protrusion of the eyeball from its orbit is

A) hyperopia.
B) strabismus.
C) exophthalmia.
D) exotropia.

Question 31

Severe, purulent conjunctivitis in the newborn is

A) ophthalmia neonatorum.
B) keratitis.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 32

Inflammation of a lacrimal sac is

A) dacryoadenitis.
B) dacryocystitis.
C) keratitis.
D) xerophthalmia.

Question 33

Inflammation of the eyelids is

A) blepharedema.
B) blepharitis.
C) blepharochalasis.
D) blepharoptosis.

Question 34

Swelling of the eyelid is

A) blepharedema.
B) blepharitis.
C) blepharochalasis.
D) blepharoptosis.

Question 35

A blind spot is a(n)

A) chalazion.
B) hordeolum.
C) epiphora.
D) scotoma.

Question 36

Hardened swelling of a meibomian gland is a(n)

A) chalazion.
B) hordeolum.
C) epiphora.
D) scotoma.

Question 37

"Dry eye," or lack of adequate tear production to lubricate the eye, is

A) dacryoadenitis.
B) dacryocystitis.
C) keratitis.
D) xerophthalmia.

Question 38

Excessive lacrimation is

A) chalazion.
B) hordeolum.
C) epiphora.
D) scotoma.

Question 39

"Pink eye" is

A) ophthalmia neonatorum.
B) keratitis.
C) xerophthalmia.
D) conjunctivitis.

Question 40

Hypertrophy of the skin of the eyelid is

A) blepharedema.
B) blepharitis.
C) blepharochalasis.
D) blepharoptosis.

Question 41

Part of a routine examination of the layers of the eye is

A) slit lamp examination.
B) a Schirmer test.
C) gonioscopy.
D) Amsler grid charts.

Question 42

A test of sharpness of vision is

A) a VA test.
B) a VF test.
C) ophthalmoscopy.
D) tonometry.

Question 43

Measurement of intraocular pressure is

A) a VA test.
B) a VF test.
C) ophthalmoscopy.
D) tonometry.

Question 44

Progressive destruction of an ocular structure, causing a loss of central vision, is

A) a cataract.
B) glaucoma.
C) ARMD.
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 45

A hereditary, degenerative disease marked by nyctalopia and progressive loss of the visual field is

A) a cataract.
B) glaucoma.
C) ARMD.
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 46

Assessment of the physical space visible to an individual is

A) a VA test.
B) a VF test.
C) ophthalmoscopy.
D) tonometry.

Question 47

Trauma to the outer covering of the eye, resulting in an abrasion, is

A) corneal ulcer.
B) hemianopsia.
C) hyphema.
D) nystagmus.

Question 48

Separation of the retina from the choroid layer is called

A) ARMD.
B) scotoma.
C) retinal tear.
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 49

Malcurvature of the cornea, leading to blurred vision, is

A) keratitis.
B) astigmatism.
C) anisocoria.
D) presbyopia.

Question 50

A test to evaluate the amount of tear production is

A) slit lamp examination.
B) a Schirmer test.
C) gonioscopy.
D) Amsler grid charts.

Question 51

Loss of half the visual field, often as a result of a cerebrovascular accident, is

A) corneal ulcer.
B) hemianopsia.
C) hyphema.
D) nystagmus.

Question 52

Progressive loss of transparency of the lens of the eye is

A) a cataract.
B) glaucoma.
C) ARMD.
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 53

Impairment of color vision is

A) aphakia.
B) anisocoria.
C) achromatopsia.
D) nyctalopia.

Question 54

Visual examination of the interior of the eye is

A) a VA test.
B) a VF test.
C) ophthalmoscopy.
D) tonometry.

Question 55

Inability to see well in dim light is

A) aphakia.
B) anisocoria.
C) achromatopsia.
D) nyctalopia.

Question 56

Damage of the retina as a result of diabetes is called

A) retinitis pigmentosa.
B) diabetic retinopathy.
C) scotoma.
D) ARMD.

Question 57

The condition of unequally sized pupils is

A) aphakia.
B) anisocoria.
C) achromatopsia.
D) nyctalopia.

Question 58

Blood in the anterior chamber of the eye as a result of hemorrhaging from trauma is

A) corneal ulcer.
B) hemianopsia.
C) hyphema.
D) nystagmus.

Question 59

Involuntary back-and-forth eye movement caused by a disorder of the labyrinth of the ear is

A) corneal ulcer.
B) hemianopsia.
C) hyphema.
D) nystagmus.

Question 60

Abnormal intraocular pressure caused by obstruction of the outflow of aqueous humor is

A) a cataract.
B) glaucoma.
C) ARMD.
D) retinitis pigmentosa.

Question 61

Measurement of the patency and mobility function of the eardrum is

A) otoscopy.
B) audiometric testing.
C) tympanometry.
D) tympanostomy.

Question 62

Blockage of the external auditory canal with earwax is

A) tinnitus.
B) vertigo.
C) Ménière disease.
D) impacted cerumen.

Question 63

Tools to measure central vision are

A) slit lamps.
B) Schirmer tests.
C) gonioscopes.
D) Amsler grid charts.

Question 64

Dizziness, an abnormal sensation of movement when there is none, is

A) tinnitus.
B) vertigo.
C) Ménière disease.
D) impacted cerumen.

Question 65

Removal of the entire eyeball is

A) evisceration.
B) enucleation.
C) exenteration.
D) ACS.

Question 66

Inflammation of the inner ear is

A) otitis externa.
B) labyrinthitis.
C) myringitis.
D) acoustic neuroma.

Question 67

Surgical creation of an opening through the eardrum to promote drainage and/or allow the introduction of artificial tubes to maintain the opening is

A) otoscopy.
B) audiometric testing.
C) tympanometry.
D) tympanostomy.

Question 68

Loss of hearing, sometimes resulting from the aging process, is

A) presbyopia.
B) anacusis.
C) paracusis.
D) presbycusis.

Question 69

The abbreviation for the eardrum is

A) ED.
B) TM.
C) ENT.
D) OM.

Question 70

Extreme sensitivity to light is called

A) photophobia.
B) scotoma.
C) conjunctivitis.
D) nystagmus.

Question 71

Incision of the sclera to treat presbyopia is

A) AK.
B) ICL.
C) LASIK.
D) ACS.

Question 72

Inflammation of the eardrum caused by a bacterial or viral infection is

A) otitis externa.
B) labyrinthitis.
C) myringitis.
D) acoustic neuroma.

Question 73

A chronic condition of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus is

A) otitis media.
B) presbycusis.
C) Ménière disease.
D) impacted cerumen.

Question 74

Visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane is

A) otoscopy.
B) audiometric testing.
C) tympanometry.
D) tympanostomy.

Question 75

Abnormal sound such as ringing, buzzing, or jingling heard in one or both ears is

A) tinnitus.
B) vertigo.
C) Ménière disease.
D) impacted cerumen.

Question 76

Measurement of hearing is

A) otoscopy.
B) audiometric testing.
C) tympanometry.
D) tympanostomy.

Question 77

A general term for hearing loss or deafness is

A) presbyopia.
B) anacusis.
C) paracusis.
D) presbycusis.

Question 78

A corneal incision process that treats astigmatism by effecting a more rounded cornea is

A) AK.
B) ICL.
C) LASIK.
D) ACS.

Question 79

What procedure uses an excimer laser to remove material under the corneal flap to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia?

A) AK
B) ICL
C) LASIK
D) ACS

Question 80

Removal of the contents of the eyeball, leaving the outer coat intact, is

A) evisceration.
B) enucleation.
C) exenteration.
D) ACS.