Deck 11: Special Senses: the Eyes and Ears

Question 1

Which condition is characterized by the inward deviation of one eye relative to the other?

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

Answer 1

exotropia

Question 2

The abbreviation ____ means left eye.

A) AU
B) OD
C) OS
D) OU

Answer 2

OS

Question 3

Which term describes the condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea?

A) astigmatism
B) hemianopia
C) nystagmus
D) strabismus

Answer 3

astigmatism

Question 4

Crying is the overflowing of tears from the ____.

A) adnexa
B) dacryocyst duct
C) lacrimal canals
D) nasolacrimal duct

Question 5

____ is a disease in which the amount of fluid in the inner ear increases intermittently,producing attacks of vertigo,a fluctuating hearing loss (usually in one ear),and ringing of the ears.

A) Eustachitis
B) Labyrinthitis
C) Ménière's disease
D) Tinnitus

Question 6

Which term describes the simultaneous inward movement of both eyes toward each other to maintain single binocular vision?

A) accommodation
B) convergence
C) emmetropia
D) refraction

Question 7

Which term describes a condition in which central vision is lost and peripheral vision may remain?

A) cataract
B) glaucoma
C) macular degeneration
D) papilledema

Question 8

____ is the use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for disorders of the middle ear.

A) Audiometry
B) Monaural testing
C) Tympanogram
D) Tympanometry

Question 9

Which laser treatment is used to reattach a detached retina?

A) laser iridotomy
B) laser retinopexy
C) laser trabeculoplasty
D) LASIK

Question 10

The partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids to provide temporary protection when the eyelids are paralyzed is known as ____.

A) keratoplasty
B) radial keratotomy
C) tarsorrhaphy
D) vitrectomy

Question 11

Which term describes bleeding between the conjunctiva and the sclera?

A) conjunctivitis
B) pinkeye
C) subconjunctival hemorrhage
D) xerophthalmia

Question 12

Color vision is best in the ____,which is a pit in the middle of the macula.

A) fovea centralis
B) macula
C) optic disk
D) macular disk

Question 13

The ____ are important in maintaining equal atmospheric pressure within the middle ear.

A) auditory ossicles
B) eustachian tubes
C) external auditory canal
D) semicircular canals

Question 14

A ____ test is performed to determine losses in peripheral vision.

A) refraction
B) tonometry
C) visual acuity
D) visual field testing

Question 15

Which condition is also known as night blindness?

A) diplopia
B) nyctalopia
C) monochromatism
D) scotoma

Question 16

Which term describes the surgical incision of the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes?

A) myringoplasty
B) myringotomy
C) otoplasty
D) tympanoplasty

Question 17

A/An ____ is a noncancerous growth that develops on the cornea and can become large enough to distort vision.

A) adnexa
B) anisocoria
C) pterygium
D) synechia

Question 18

Which hearing loss is a gradual loss of sensorineural hearing that occurs as the body ages?

A) conductive
B) presbycusis
C) presbyopia
D) sensorineural

Question 19

A cochlear implant is an electronic device ____.

A) known as an "in the canal" hearing aid
B) that is implanted to restore balance
C) that transmits signals to electrodes implanted in the cochlea
D) that is implanted to relieve the symptoms of Ménière's disease

Question 20

The ____ is the opaque middle layer of the eyeball.

A) choroid
B) conjunctiva
C) retina
D) sclera

Question 21

The pressure-related ear discomfort often caused by changes in pressure when flying is known as ____________________.

Question 22

The term meaning the turning outward of the eyelid edge is ____________________.

Question 23

The medical term for the condition commonly known as an earache is ____________________.

Question 24

A/An ____________________ is a pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection in a sebaceous gland.

Question 25

____________________ is an involuntary,constant,rhythmic movement of the eyeball that can be congenital or caused by a neurological injury or drug use.

Question 26

The flow of pus from the ear is known as ____.

A) otalgia
B) otomycosis
C) otopyorrhea
D) otorrhagia

Question 27

Which term describes an area of absent or depressed vision surrounded by an area of normal vision?

A) amblyopia
B) blindness
C) hemianopia
D) scotoma

Question 28

____________________ is the drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to paralysis.

Question 29

The diagnostic procedure used to detect corneal abrasions is known as ____________________ staining.

Question 30

The medical term for the substance commonly known as earwax is ____________________.

Question 31

____ is the ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear resulting in a conductive hearing loss.

A) Labyrinthitis
B) Osteosclerosis
C) Otorrhagia
D) Otosclerosis

Question 32

Retinitis ____________________ is a progressive degeneration of the retina that affects night and peripheral vision.

Question 33

The condition in which the pupils are unequal in size is known as ____________________.

Question 34

Which condition is also known as nearsightedness?

A) ametropia
B) exotropia
C) hyperopia
D) myopia

Question 35

____________________ is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by a bacterial,viral,or fungal infection.

Question 36

Swelling surrounding the eye or eyes is known as ____________________ edema.

Question 37

____________________ is the acronym for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.This procedure is used to treat vision conditions such as myopia.

Question 38

An ocular ____________________ may be fitted to replace a missing eyeball.

Question 39

A/An ____________________ evaluation is the measurement of the ability to hear and understand speech sounds based on their pitch and loudness.

Question 40

Which term describes the state of balance?

A) equilibrium
B) homeostasis
C) tinnitus
D) vertigo

Question 41

Xerophthalmia is also known as dry eye.

Question 42

The perception of two images of a single object is known as ____________________ or double vision.

Question 43

Otoplasty is the surgical repair of the auditory canal.

Question 44

Mydriatic drops are a medication placed into the eyes in the form of eye drops that produce temporary paralysis.

Question 45

The malleus is one of the auditory ossicles.

Question 46

An inflammation of the eustachian tube is known as ____________________.

Question 47

Sound waves travel down the auditory canal by bone conduction.

Question 48

A ringing,buzzing,or roaring sound in one or both ears is known as ____________________.

Question 49

The optic disk is a small region in the eye where the nerve endings of the retina enter the optic nerve.

Question 50

Synechia is an adhesion that binds the iris to any adjacent structure,such as the lens or cornea.

Question 51

____________________ is the condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging.

Question 52

A corneal abrasion is a pitting of the cornea caused by an infection or injury.

Question 53

The cochlear duct relays vibrations to the auditory nerve fibers.

Question 54

A sense of whirling,dizziness,and the loss of balance is known as ____________________.

Question 55

The choroid is also known as the white of the eye.

Question 56

A/An ____________________ disorder is a focusing problem that occurs when the lens and cornea do not bend light so that it focuses properly on the retina.

Question 57

When the retina is pulled away from its normal position of being attached to the choroid,this is known as a ____________________ detachment.

Question 58

____________________ is an inflammation of the sclera that is usually associated with infections,chemical injuries,or autoimmune diseases.

Question 59

The medical term for the inability to distinguish colors is ____________________,or color blindness.

Question 60

The surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear is a/an ____________________.

Question 61

The oval window separates the middle ear from the inner ear.

Question 62

Glaucoma is the loss of transparency of the lens,which causes a progressive loss of visual clarity.

Question 63

Otitis externa is an inflammation of the outer ear.

Question 64

Hyperopia is commonly known as farsightedness.

Question 65

The anterior chamber of the eye is located behind the cornea and in front of the iris.

Question 66

The function of lacrimal fluid is to maintain moisture on the anterior surface of the eyeball.

Question 67

The organ of Corti contains sensitive hairlike cells.

Question 68

An iridectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the iris tissue.

Question 69

Within the retina,the light-sensitive cell rods are color receptors.

Question 70

A corneal transplant,also known as keratoplasty,is the surgical replacement of a scarred or diseased cornea with clear corneal tissue from a donor.

Question 71

Match each definition with the correct term.
iris

A)where the upper and lower eyelids meet
B)the opening permitting light to enter the eye
C)the muscular layer surrounding the pupil
D)eyelashes
E)the curved structure that focuses images

Question 72

The uveal tract transmits sound from the inner ear to the brain.

Question 73

Macular degeneration is a gradually progressive condition in which the macula at the center of the retina is damaged,resulting in the loss of peripheral vision or total blindness.

Question 74

Match each definition with the correct term.
cilia

A)where the upper and lower eyelids meet
B)the opening permitting light to enter the eye
C)the muscular layer surrounding the pupil
D)eyelashes
E)the curved structure that focuses images

Question 75

The semicircular canals provide drainage within the eye to control intraocular pressure.

Question 76

A conductive hearing loss is one in which the inner ear does not transmit sound normally.

Question 77

Match each definition with the correct term.
canthus

A)where the upper and lower eyelids meet
B)the opening permitting light to enter the eye
C)the muscular layer surrounding the pupil
D)eyelashes
E)the curved structure that focuses images

Question 78

Match each definition with the correct term.
lens

A)where the upper and lower eyelids meet
B)the opening permitting light to enter the eye
C)the muscular layer surrounding the pupil
D)eyelashes
E)the curved structure that focuses images

Question 79

Match each definition with the correct term.
pupil

A)where the upper and lower eyelids meet
B)the opening permitting light to enter the eye
C)the muscular layer surrounding the pupil
D)eyelashes
E)the curved structure that focuses images

Question 80

A person is legally blind when his or her best-corrected vision is reduced to 20/200 or less.