Deck 10: Patient Services and Education

Question 1

The part of the eye that forms an anterior protective barrier is the

A)cornea.
B)retina.
C)sclera.
D)A and C.

Answer 1

A and C.

Question 2

Which of the following structures provides color to the eye?

A)Cornea
B)Iris
C)Pupil
D)Sclera

Answer 2

Iris

Question 3

A lacerated globe should be considered a(n)

A)ocular emergency.
B)urgent condition.
C)minor injury.
D)none of the above.

Answer 3

ocular emergency.

Question 4

Which of the following spreads a tear film over the cornea?

A)Iris
B)Eyelids
C)Tear duct
D)Sclera

Question 5

How many layers compose the tear film?

A)2
B)4
C)3
D)6

Question 6

Superficial abrasions to the cornea usually affect which layer?

A)Stroma
B)Bowman's layer
C)Corneal endothelium
D)Corneal epithelium

Question 7

The iris, ciliary body, and the choroid make up the

A)uvea.
B)sclera.
C)cornea.
D)lens.

Question 8

Looking straight ahead at a motionless object in space is known as

A)fixation.
B)focusing.
C)binocular vision.
D)night vision.

Question 9

Levoversion is the movement of both eyes in what direction?

A)Up
B)Down
C)Left
D)Right

Question 10

The dark spots seen after being photographed with a flashbulb are known as

A)positive afterimages.
B)negative afterimages.
C)floaters.
D)cataracts.

Question 11

After how much waiting time does patient dissatisfaction begin to climb dramatically?

A)10 minutes
B)45 minutes
C)30 minutes
D)60 minutes

Question 12

Once a foreign body has been removed from the cornea, what must be applied over the eye?

A)Eye patch
B)Ice
C)Cotton ball
D)A hand

Question 13

Immediately after a black eye, the best treatment is to apply what over the affected area?

A)A cold compress
B)A warm cloth
C)A cucumber slice
D)Saline eye drops

Question 14

Preventive measures in hazardous workplaces that help reduce the incidence of ocular injuries include

A)detection of ocular disabilities before placement of workers in specific jobs.
B)the wearing of protective goggles, visors, and masks.
C)the education of workers in eye safety.
D)all of the above.

Question 15

What is the most common condition seen in an ophthalmic clinic?

A)Hyperemia
B)Retinal detachment
C)Cataracts
D)Glaucoma

Question 16

What is a condition associated with an increased risk of retinal vein occlusion?

A)Diabetes
B)High blood pressure
C)Glaucoma
D)All of the above

Question 17

A layman's term for sclera is

A)eye color.
B)white of the eye.
C)cross-eyed.
D)pink eye.

Question 18

What is the only part of the eye that can be transplanted?

A)Iris
B)Cornea
C)Retina
D)The entire eye

Question 19

CPR recreates the function of the

A)heart and lungs.
B)brain and heart.
C)liver and heart.
D)brain and lungs.

Question 20

The patient should be instructed to do what during an exophthalmometry examination?

A)Look straight and keep eyes open
B)Close eyes
C)Blink continuously
D)Move eyes from side to side

Question 21

When examining a patient's pupils with a penlight, the patient should be instructed to not

A)open eyes.
B)look directly at the light.
C)move eyes.
D)all of the above.

Question 22

Safety lenses are lenses that are

A)delicate.
B)high-powered.
C)shatterproof.
D)heat resistant.

Question 23

A pressure patch differs from an eye shield because

A)it keeps the eye from moving.
B)it allows the eye to move.
C)it only protects the eye from external forces.
D)none of the above.

Question 24

A corneal abrasion should be considered

A)an emergency.
B)urgent.
C)semi-urgent.
D)non-urgent.

Question 25

What is the best way to guide a low-vision patient into the exam room?

A)Walk ahead of them and call their name
B)Guide them from behind by their shoulders
C)Offer your arm and have the patient hold near the elbow
D)Allow the patient to find their own way

Question 26

What is the normal range of blood pressure?

A)70/50 to 100/80 mmHg
B)120/80 to 160/100 mmHg
C)90/60 to 120/80 mmHg
D)80/50 to 130/80 mmHg

Question 27

The first step in CPR for both adults and infants is

A)call 9-1-1.
B)check the scene for hazards.
C)check to see if the victim is responsive.
D)compressions.

Question 28

To reduce systemic absorption of glaucoma eye drops, patients should be instructed to

A)apply pressure on lacrimal ducts.
B)look up then down.
C)pull upper lid up.
D)pull lower lid up.

Question 29

The clear gel that fills the space between the retina and the lens is called

A)the aqueous humor.
B)the vitreous humor.
C)the canaliculus.
D)the cornea.

Question 30

All of the following are corneal layers except

A)Descemet's membrane.
B)Bowman's layer.
C)epithelium.
D)foveacentralis.

Question 31

What is enucleation?

A)Removal of the entire eyeball leaving only the muscles and orbit intact
B)Removal of the entire contents of the eye leaving the sclera
C)Corneal transplant
D)Removal of growths over the cornea

Question 32

Closed-angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma.

Question 33

Which of the following is a systemic disease that can affect the ocular lens?

A)Hypotension
B)Hypertension
C)Diabetes
D)Arthritis

Question 34

The YAG laser is a photodisruptive laser.

Question 35

All people present during a laser treatment must wear

A)protective vests.
B)hard hats.
C)protective eyeglasses.
D)A and C.

Question 36

Intraocular injections are used to treat

A)wet macular degeneration.
B)retinal vein occlusions.
C)diabetic retinopathy.
D)all of the above.

Question 37

Which of the following is a thermal laser?

A)YAG
B)Argon
C)Excimer
D)B and C

Question 38

A PTK laser treatment is used to treat which of the following?

A)Glaucoma
B)Myopia
C)Corneal scars
D)Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 39

Which of the following is a non-urgent condition?

A)Optic neuritis
B)Chemical burn
C)Hyphema
D)Needs new glasses

Question 40

What is a normal resting pulse in beats per minute?

A)80 to 120
B)60 to 100
C)40 to 150
D)80 to 140

Question 41

What does ICD stand for?

A)International Classification of Diseases
B)International Classification of Disorders
C)International Categories of Diseases
D)International Classification of Diagnosis

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of quality assurance?

A)Good telephone skills
B)Patient surveys
C)Visual acuity exams after surgery
D)B and C

Question 43

In what part of the eye are floaters found?

A)Vitreous humor
B)Aqueous humor
C)Sclera
D)Cornea

Question 44

Which of the following pairs is compatible with scope of practice?

A)Optometrist: LASIK surgery
B)Ophthalmic assistant: Diagnose
C)Ocularist: Prescribe corrective lenses
D)Ophthalmic assistant: Visual acuity exam

Question 45

A high degree of people suffering from multiple sclerosis also suffer from what eye condition?

A)Keratitis
B)Conjunctivitis
C)Optic neuritis
D)Macular degeneration

Question 46

Normally, the surface of the eye is hydrophobic. What does this word mean?

A)A high pH
B)A low pH
C)Water friendly
D)Repels water

Question 47

The preferred material for safety glasses is

A)polycarbonate plastic.
B)heat-tempered glass.
C)chemically-hardened glass.
D)polyurethane plastic.

Question 48

Common causes of conjunctivitis include all of the following except

A)bacterial infection.
B)viral infection.
C)allergies.
D)diabetes mellitus.

Question 49

Which of the following is not part of the cardiovascular system?

A)Ophthalmic artery
B)Anterior ciliary artery
C)Scleral veins
D)Aqueous veins

Question 50

The levator muscle connects to what structure?

A)Retina
B)Tarsus
C)Cornea
D)Lens

Question 51

If a patient has a question about a diagnosis or a treatment it is best to

A)refer the patient to the ophthalmologist.
B)tell the patient to look it up online.
C)give the patient the best answer you can.
D)tell the patient that you do not know.

Question 52

Ophthalmianeonatorum in newborns is analogous to which condition in adults?

A)Dry eye
B)Iritis
C)Ptosis
D)Conjunctivitis

Question 53

Pinguecula is a yellowish thickening of the

A)retina.
B)cornea.
C)conjunctiva.
D)lens.

Question 54

A chalazion is

A)infectious.
B)malignant.
C)an inflammation.
D)an abrasion.

Question 55

Trichiasis is most commonly caused by which of the following disorders?

A)Stereopsis
B)Exotropia
C)Entropion
D)Hypopyon

Question 56

The suffix - itis means

A)infectious.
B)inflammation.
C)cancerous.
D)diseased.

Question 57

What is the location called where the two optic nerves cross?

A)Anterior chamber
B)Stroma
C)Medial canthus
D)Optic chiasm

Question 58

Oculoplastic surgery concerns itself with what?

A)Refractive error
B)The look of the eye
C)The color of the eye
D)Macular degeneration

Question 59

What condition do anti-VEGF injections help treat?

A)Wet macular degeneration
B)Dry macular degeneration
C)Iritis
D)Optic neuritis

Question 60

A routine comprehensive eye examination includes all of the following except

A)slit-lamp examination.
B)tonometry examination.
C)visual acuity examination.
D)applanation biometry.

Question 61

Nystagmus is a condition in which the eyes

A)turn white.
B)are crossed.
C)cannot focus.
D)shake back and forth.

Question 62

Which of the following is not part of the triage process?

A)Determining the severity of the patient's complaint
B)Determining the nature of the patient's complaint
C)Determining the immediacy of the patient's complaint
D)Taking the patient's medical history