Deck 43: Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Question 1

Which eye disorder is a chronic inflammation of the edges of the eyelid and is characterized by red, swollen eyelids with scaling or crusting?

A) Ptosis
B) Myopia
C) Blepharitis
D) Glaucoma
E) Sty

Answer 1

Blepharitis

Question 2

A common eye disorder that develops with age and results in the loss of lens elasticity, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is ____.

A) cataracts
B) conjunctivitis
C) glaucoma
D) presbyopia
E) myopia

Answer 2

presbyopia

Question 3

The Jaeger chart is used to test for ____.

A) hyperopia
B) myopia
C) color blindness
D) contrast sensitivity
E) amblyopia

Answer 3

hyperopia

Question 4

Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object, an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection?

A) Otosclerosis
B) Ruptured eardrum
C) Ménière's disease
D) Presbycusis
E) Labyrinthitis

Question 5

An ophthalmologist measures intraocular pressure with the aid of a(n) ____.

A) retinoscope
B) tonometer
C) slitlamp
D) ophthalmoscope
E) refractometer

Question 6

Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved?

A) Astigmatism
B) Hyperopia
C) Myopia
D) Presbyopia
E) Cataracts

Question 7

Which eye disorder can result from either an injury or infection and is treated with an antibiotic and the use of an eye patch?

A) Conjunctivitis
B) Blepharitis
C) Corneal ulcer
D) Hyperopia
E) Glaucoma

Question 8

Cloudy, opaque areas on the lens that prevent light from going through the lens are ____.

A) ptosis
B) glaucoma
C) cataracts
D) astigmatism
E) strabismus

Question 9

Symptoms of retinal detachment include ____.

A) red, itchy eyes and a crust that develops on the eye during sleep
B) pain or discomfort in one or both eyes
C) flashes of light or floating black shapes and progressively blurred vision
D) a red, painful swelling on the edge of the eye with a whitehead of pus
E) loss of vision at the center of an image

Question 10

Illustrations containing numbers or symbols made up of colored dots that appear among other colored dots are used to test for ____.

A) hyperopia
B) myopia
C) color blindness
D) contrast sensitivity
E) presbyopia

Question 11

Which of the following is a disturbance in the equilibrium characterized by vertigo and tinnitus?

A) Cerumen impaction
B) Ménière's disease
C) Otitis
D) Otosclerosis
E) Pruritus

Question 12

____ is indicated by an increase in intraocular pressure caused by a buildup of aqueous humor in the anterior chamber and can result in loss of vision and possible blindness.

A) Amblyopia
B) Myopia
C) Conjunctivitis
D) Glaucoma
E) Iritis

Question 13

Which of the following can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection?

A) Amblyopia
B) Cataracts
C) Conjunctivitis
D) Glaucoma
E) Ptosis

Question 14

In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions?

A) Amblyopia
B) Presbyopia
C) Iritis
D) Astigmatism
E) Strabismus

Question 15

A progressive disease that causes loss of vision in the center of an image, while peripheral vision remains intact, is ____.

A) cataracts
B) glaucoma
C) macular degeneration
D) presbyopia
E) iritis

Question 16

Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired?

A) Hyperopia
B) Myopia
C) Presbyopia
D) Color blindness
E) Contrast sensitivity

Question 17

The Snellen letter chart is commonly used to test for ____.

A) hyperopia
B) myopia
C) color blindness
D) contrast sensitivity
E) amblyopia

Question 18

Which of the following is not used to diagnose ear problems?

A) Audiometer
B) Ophthalmoscope
C) Tympanometer
D) Tuning forks
E) Otoscope

Question 19

Which of the following are common refractive disorders?

A) Retinal detachment and macular degeneration
B) Cataracts, glaucoma, and iritis
C) Ptosis, sty, and corneal ulcer
D) Myopia and hyperopia
E) Blepharitis and conjunctivitis

Question 20

With ____, commonly called lazy eye, a child does not use one eye regularly.

A) amblyopia
B) presbyopia
C) iritis
D) astigmatism
E) strabismus

Question 21

If you adjust an audiometer to increase the decibel level, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ____.

A) louder
B) softer
C) higher-pitched
D) lower-pitched
E) weaker

Question 22

Di was riding her bicycle when something flew into her left eye. She stopped and tried to get it out, but was unable to do so. She does not want to go to the hospital, but her eye is red and extremely irritated, and she thinks the object is still in her eye. A friend has offered to take her to the doctor. To which of the following specialists should her friend take her?

A) Optometrist
B) Audiologist
C) Otorhinolaryngologist
D) Ophthalmologist
E) Otologist

Question 23

Which of the following should not be included in patient education about preventive eye care?

A) Never share eye makeup
B) Wear sunglasses with UV protection
C) Never use nonprescription eye medications
D) Wear protective eye equipment while participating in sports
E) Get regular eye examinations

Question 24

Which of these would the medical assistant be responsible for when preparing a patient for an eye examination?

A) Checking visual acuity
B) Checking visual fields
C) Checking anterior structures of the eye
D) Using a slit lamp
E) Performing the refraction examination

Question 25

Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true?

A) It is a condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye.
B) Standard Precautions should be used when working with a patient with conjunctivitis.
C) Excessive glare can cause conjunctivitis.
D) When caused by a virus, conjunctivitis produces a watery discharge from the eye.
E) When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis may produce pus that may form a crust.

Question 26

Near vision is tested using a(n) ____.

A) Jaeger chart
B) Ishihara book
C) Snellen chart
D) Landolt C chart
E) Vistech Consultants system

Question 27

Which of the following is used to test for distance vision?

A) Jaeger chart
B) Ishihara book
C) Snellen chart
D) Richmond pocket chart
E) Pelli-Robson chart

Question 28

An external hordeolum, which is the result of an eyelash follicle infection, is commonly known as ____.

A) glaucoma
B) cataract
C) ptosis
D) sty
E) blepharitis

Question 29

If you adjust an audiometer to increase the frequency, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ____.

A) louder
B) softer
C) higher-pitched
D) lower-pitched
E) weaker

Question 30

Which of the following is a type of sensorineural hearing loss and the most common form of hearing loss in older adults?

A) Otitis media
B) Presbycusis
C) Otitis externa
D) Mastoiditis
E) Pruritus

Question 31

A common disorder of the inner ear that is caused by increased fluid in the labyrinth and produces symptoms of vertigo and tinnitus is ____.

A) otitis externa
B) pruritus
C) mastoiditis
D) Ménière's disease
E) labyrinthitis

Question 32

When performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen letter chart, the patient should ____.

A) close the eye not being tested
B) stand with heels at the 20-foot mark
C) start reading the chart at the 40-foot line
D) stand with toes at the 20-foot mark
E) hold the chart at arm's length

Question 33

Fran is in the medical office because of a painful swelling at the edge of her eye. The physician examines it and tells her it is a sty. Which of the following statements might you include in your patient education for Fran?

A) "Sty is caused by the same skin condition that causes dandruff."
B) "The best thing to do is wait until it forms a white head and then pop it."
C) "Applying warm, moist compresses may help the sty drain sooner."
D) "To prevent sty in the future, stay away from dust, smoke, wind, and excessive glare."
E) "We can irrigate the eye to help relieve the irritation from the sty."

Question 34

A drooping of the upper eyelid due to damage to the muscle that raises the eyelid is known as ____.

A) sty
B) ptosis
C) blepharitis
D) glaucoma
E) iritis

Question 35

Which of the following is used to test color vision?

A) Jaeger chart
B) Ishihara book
C) Snellen chart
D) Landolt C chart
E) Pelli-Robson chart

Question 36

Which of the following actions helps prevent systemic absorption of a topical medication used in the eye?

A) Applying pressure just below the inner corner of the eye
B) Tilting the head toward the opposite eye
C) Irrigating the eye after applying the medication
D) Asking the patient to blink rapidly after applying the medication
E) Keeping the eye open (without blinking) for 15 seconds

Question 37

Ringing in the ears is called ____.

A) cerumen
B) tinnitus
C) pruritus
D) vertigo
E) presbycusis

Question 38

For which of the following patients is ear irrigation not contraindicated?

A) A patient with an ear infection
B) A patient who has had a mastoidectomy
C) A patient whose eardrum has been ruptured
D) A patient with pressure-equalizing tubes in the ear
E) A patient with cerumen impaction

Question 39

Which ear disorder makes the room appear to spin-a sensation that is exacerbated by any movement, sometimes to the point of nausea and vomiting?

A) Presbycusis
B) Ruptured eardrum
C) Otosclerosis
D) Pruritus
E) Labyrinthitis

Question 40

Which of the following is not the responsibility of a medical assistant in an otologist's office?

A) Performing auditory screening
B) Administering ear medications
C) Helping with tympanometry
D) Microscopic earwax removal
E) Performing ear irrigations

Question 41

The medical assistant in the figure is shining the ________ light beam on her hand to check the strength of the beam.

Question 42

Letter B in the figure is an example of a condition called ________, in which an elongated eyeball causes light rays to be focused in front of the retina.

Question 43

Which of the following is not a measure that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of a child having an ear infection?

A) Teach children to wash their hands often
B) Keep immunizations up to date
C) Limiting exposure to second-hand smoke
D) Breastfeeding for at least 6 months
E) Bottle feeding in a horizontal position

Question 44

A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with a light that is used to view the inner eye structures.

Question 45

The misalignment of the eyes is called ________ and makes it look like a person is looking in two different directions.

Question 46

Sound intensity is measured in ________.

Question 47

Which of the following is not a possible symptom of an ear infection in a young child?

A) Fever
B) Excessive crankiness
C) Difficulty balancing
D) Rubbing the ear
E) Vomiting

Question 48

When the cornea or lens has an abnormal shape, causing blurred images in near or distant vision, the condition is called ________.

Question 49

A(n) ________ is an electronic device that measures hearing acuity by producing sounds in specific frequencies and intensities.

Question 50

________ is the number of complete waves of energy per second.

Question 51

A(n) ________ is a specialist who focuses on evaluating and correcting hearing problems.

Question 52

The _______ treats visual defects only with glasses or contacts and is not a medical doctor.

Question 53

Letter A in the figure is an example of ________ vision, in which light rays are focused directly on the retina.

Question 54

Mr. Henderson is a 64-year-old patient whose wife insisted that he have his hearing tested because he often does not hear her when she speaks to him. When you speak to him, he answers, but some of his answers do not seem appropriate, and you suspect that he has not heard you or has misinterpreted what you said. Which of the following actions can you take to help make sure Mr. Henderson understands the questions you ask during the interview?

A) Speak more loudly
B) Emphasize your lip movements
C) Face the patient while speaking to him
D) Speak more slowly
E) Speak in clear, high-pitched tones

Question 55

A(n) ________ exam is performed to verify the need for corrective lenses.

Question 56

Common symptoms of ________ include loss of central vision, distortions in vision, and difficulty seeing details.

Question 57

A medical doctor specializing in the health of the ear is a(n) ________.

Question 58

Letter C in the figure is an example of a condition called ________, in which a shortened eyeball causes light rays to be focused behind the retina.

Question 59

A(n) ________ is a medical doctor who specializes in medical and surgical eye problems.

Question 60

A(n) ________ is used to examine the eyelids, iris, lens, and cornea, and consists of a magnifying lens combined with a light source.

Question 61

The branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy and diseases of the eye is ________.

Question 62

A person who is profoundly deaf and cannot benefit from using a hearing aid may be a candidate for a(n) ________, which stimulates the auditory nerve.

Question 63

The most common eye disorders treated by ophthalmologists are visual ________.

Question 64

The common term for an external hordeolum is ________.

Question 65

Another name for anterior uveitis is ________.

Question 66

An overgrowth of bone tissue in the ear that prevents the stapes from transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear is ________.

Question 67

In a procedure known as ________, a hole in the retina is fixed using surgical fixation with cold.

Question 68

An otology specialist who also specializes in problems affecting the nose and throat is called a(n) ________.

Question 69

Before administering eardrops, you should ________ them slightly to avoid making the patient dizzy.

Question 70

An eye should be flushed out, or ________, to wash out foreign materials such as dust, sand, or chemicals.

Question 71

An infection of the outer ear that is sometimes called swimmer's ear and is usually caused by bacteria or fungi is ________.

Question 72

The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid is ________.

Question 73

Only medications for ________ use should be used in the eye.

Question 74

You should avoid touching a medicine dropper or ointment tube tip to the eye because doing so can cause infection, injure the eye, or _______ the medication.

Question 75

A buildup of earwax in the ear canal is known as ________ impaction.