Question 1

The main function of the endocrine system is to release hormones into the body through:

Accepted Answer

The main function of the endocrine system is to release hormones directly into the bloodstream, where they can be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body to exert their effects.

Question 2

Which ear structure equalizes pressure and drains mucus from the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

The Eustachian tubes connect the middle ear to the nasopharynx and serve to equalize pressure and drain mucus from the middle ear.

Question 3

The sclera:

Accepted Answer

The sclera is the white part of the eye that maintains the shape of the eyeball, providing structural support and protection.

Question 4

Which ear part collects and transmits sound?

Accepted Answer

The external auditory canal collects sound waves and transmits them to the eardrum.

Question 5

What is the correct acronym for the procedure of removing a diseased lens of the eye, leaving part of the capsule covering the lens to allow implantation of an intraocular lens?

Accepted Answer

ECCE stands for Extracapsular Cataract Extraction, a procedure where the diseased lens of the eye is removed while leaving part of the lens capsule intact for intraocular lens implantation.

Question 6

Select the two main types of glaucoma:

Accepted Answer

The two main types of glaucoma are open-angle and closed-angle, which refer to the drainage angles in the eye that can affect intraocular pressure.

Question 7

What is the removal of the eyeball in total by cutting it free of the extraocular muscles and the optic nerve?

Accepted Answer

Enucleation is the surgical procedure for the removal of the eyeball by severing it from the extraocular muscles and the optic nerve.

Question 8

What is the correct term for an implant procedure of a permanent artificial lens?

Accepted Answer

Intraocular lens (IOL) is the correct term for a permanent artificial lens implanted during cataract surgery or other types of eye surgeries to replace the eye's natural lens.

Question 9

Select the appropriate path of sound waves:

Accepted Answer

Sound waves enter through the outer ear, hit the tympanic membrane (eardrum), pass through the middle ear, reach the inner ear (cochlea), where they are converted into electrical impulses. These impulses are then transmitted to the brain via the acoustic nerve, where they are interpreted as sound.

Question 10

What are the main functions of the ears?

Accepted Answer

The main functions of the ears are to channel and convert sound into nerve impulses, which allows us to hear, and to maintain equilibrium, which helps us keep our balance.

Question 11

Codes for both evisceration and enucleation of the eye are based on which aspect of the procedure?

Accepted Answer

The codes for both evisceration and enucleation of the eye consider the use of an implant as a critical aspect of the procedure. This is because the presence or absence of an implant affects the complexity and approach of the surgical procedure.

Question 12

Hormones thymosin, thymopoietin, and serum thymic factor are produced by the:

Accepted Answer

These hormones are produced by the thymus gland, which plays a crucial role in the development of the immune system, particularly in the production and maturation of T-lymphocytes.

Question 13

The thyroid gland is:

Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland is located low on the anterior side of the trachea, just below the Adam's apple, and is not located behind the sternum, near the brainstem, or in the mediastinum.

Question 14

What is the definition of hypertropia strabismus?

Accepted Answer

Hypertropia strabismus is a condition where one eye turns upward, relative to the other eye.

Question 15

What is a clouding of the lens of the eye or the lens capsule?

Accepted Answer

A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which can lead to a decrease in vision. It is a common condition, especially in older adults.

Question 16

What type of conditions are Meniere's disease, labyrinthitis, and labyrinthine fistulas categorized as?

Accepted Answer

These conditions are related to the inner ear and primarily affect balance and hearing, not specifically related to the tympanic membrane, mastoidectomy outcomes, or abnormal noises alone.

Question 17

If a surgeon performs a tonsillectomy and places ventilation tubes in the tympanic membranes in the same operative session, which modifier is appropriate to use on the second code being reported?

Accepted Answer

Modifier 51 is used to indicate multiple procedures performed during the same operative session by the same provider.

Question 18

Otitis externa is:

Accepted Answer

Otitis externa is an infection or inflammation of the ear canal, which can extend into the cartilage of the ear.

Question 19

Which gland in the endocrine system is known as the "master gland"?

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is known as the "master gland" because it controls several other hormone glands in the body, including the thyroid and adrenals, through the hormones it releases.

Question 20

If a fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid gland is performed, in what section of CPT does the coder select this procedure code from?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid...

Quiz 16: Surgery Section: Eyes, Ears, and Endocrine System