Deck 16: Special Senses: the Eye

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

pupil

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

The medical term for dullness of vision is:

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

Answer 3

amblyopia.

Question 4

In the term trichiasis,the root trich means :

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

Question 5

Surgical destruction of the crystalline lens is called:

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

Question 6

Cloudiness of the crystalline lens is called:

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

Question 7

The medical term for farsightedness is:

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

Question 8

Drooping of the upper eyelids is called:

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

Question 9

The medical term for night blindness is:

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

Question 10

The ________ is the anterior transparent portion of the eyeball.

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

Question 11

An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure is:

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

The vision disorder due to a misshapen cornea is:

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

An unusual intolerance to light is known as:

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

Question 17

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 18

In the term trifocal,the prefix tri- means :

A)one.
B)two.
C)three.
D)four.

Question 19

The colored tissue attached to the ciliary body is the:

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

Question 20

An agent that causes the pupil to contract is called:

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

Question 21

Dryness of the conjunctiva is called:

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

The measurement of the intraocular pressure of the eye is:

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

In the term nyctalopia,the root nyctal means :

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

Question 30

The measurement of the cornea is called:

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

Question 31

In the term conjunctivitis,the root conjunctiv means :

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

Question 32

________ 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 33

The medical term for normal vision is:

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

Question 34

Macular degeneration involves the macular area of the:

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

Question 35

In the term retrolental,the prefix retro- means :

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

Question 36

The measurement of the acuteness or sharpness of vision is:

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

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

An agent that causes the pupil to dilate is called:

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

Question 39

In the term mydriatic,the root mydriat means :

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

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

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

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

Question 42

The roots in orthoptics mean:

A)straight.
B)eye.
C)lens.
D)both A and B.

Question 43

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 44

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 45

The pigment necessary for night vision is:

A)melatonin.
B)melanin.
C)rhodopsin.
D)none of the above.

Question 46

The meibomian glands secrete:

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

Question 47

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

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

Question 48

A vision defect due to age is known as:

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

Question 49

The anterior chamber is filled with:

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

Question 50

Cycloplegic medications have what effect?

A)dilate pupils
B)decrease intraocular fluid production
C)paralyze ciliary muscles
D)constrict pupils

Question 51

Lazy eye is also known as:

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

Question 52

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

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

Question 53

A cause of blindness due to increased intraocular pressure is:

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

Question 54

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 55

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

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

Question 56

How many eye muscles control movement of the eye?

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

Question 57

The innermost layer of the eye is the:

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

Question 58

The root in the term blepharoptosis means :

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

Question 59

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

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

Question 60

A condition in which the pupils are unequal is termed:

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

Question 61

Write the correct meaning for IOL:

Question 62

Write the correct meaning for MY:

Question 63

Write the correct meaning for EM:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for intraocular pressure:

Question 65

Write the correct abbreviation for esotropia:

Question 66

Write the correct meaning for IOP:

Question 67

Surgical destruction and removal of the lens is termed:

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

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for visual field:

Question 69

Write the correct meaning for RPE:

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for myopia:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for accommodation:

Question 72

The suffix in blepharoptosis means :

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

Question 73

Using ultrasound to remove a cataract is:

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

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for exotropia:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for hyperopia:

Question 76

Write the correct meaning for VF:

Question 77

Write the correct abbreviation for visual acuity:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for emmetropia:

Question 79

Conjunctivitis is often called:

A)sty.
B)cross-eye.
C)chalazion.
D)pinkeye.

Question 80

Inflammation of the conjunctiva is termed:

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