Deck 17: Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

The condition in which accumulating fluid pressure within the eye damages the retina and optic nerve is called:

A) Cataract.
B) Glaucoma.
C) Uveitis.
D) Keratitis.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true concerning impacted cerumen?

A) It causes permanent hearing loss.
B) It may be due to dryness and scaling.
C) It may be due to excessive hair in the ear canal.
D) Both B and C

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Treatment of refractive errors of the eye includes:

A) Warm compresses alternating with cold compresses.
B) Contact lenses, Lasik, and corrective lenses.
C) Antibiotic eye drops for at least 3 weeks.
D) All of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

An opacity or clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye is called:

A) Hordeolum.
B) Glaucoma.
C) Cataract.
D) Conjunctivitis.

Question 5

Retinal detachment results in:

A) A hole in the retina and fluid accumulation.
B) Complete or partial separation of the retina.
C) A Staphylococcus infection.
D) Both A and B

Question 6

The following may cause nystagmus:

A) Ménière disease and multiple sclerosis.
B) Chronic visual impairment.
C) Certain drugs and alcohol abuse.
D) All of the above

Question 7

A localized, purulent, inflammatory infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid is known as:

A) Hordeolum.
B) Cataract.
C) Glaucoma.
D) Retinal detachment.

Question 8

Inflammation of the mucous membrane structure that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and the anterior portion of the eyeball is called:

A) Conjunctivitis.
B) Uveitis.
C) Blepharitis.
D) Keratitis.

Question 9

Which of the following describes external otitis?

A) Pruritus and pain are common presenting problems.
B) It can be subclassified into serous or suppurative types.
C) It may be caused by rapid changes in atmospheric pressure.
D) Prevention includes prompt treatment of respiratory infections.

Question 10

Symptoms of otitis media likely include:

A) Fever and chills.
B) Dizziness.
C) Impacted cerumen with pain.
D) Both A and B

Question 11

A corneal abrasion is usually diagnosed by:

A) Physical examination.
B) Rinne test.
C) Fluorescein stain.
D) Culture.

Question 12

The repetitive involuntary movement of the eye is called:

A) Myopia.
B) Hyperopia.
C) Nystagmus.
D) Astigmatism.

Question 13

Formation of new bone, especially around the oval window, with resulting immobilization of the stapes, is known as:

A) Ménière disease.
B) External otitis.
C) Otosclerosis.
D) Swimmer's ear.

Question 14

The Snellen chart is used for screening:

A) Eye disorders.
B) Ear disorders.
C) Endocrine disorders.
D) Nervous disorders.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true for cataract?

A) The condition may be unilateral or bilateral.
B) The condition is extremely painful.
C) The gradual loss of vision is common.
D) Some patients see halos around lights.

Question 16

Signs and symptoms of corneal abrasion include:

A) Pain, redness, and tearing.
B) Blurring, white pupil, and pain.
C) Tearing, blurred vision, and pain.
D) A and B only

Question 17

Which of the following diagnostic tools is used to detect intraocular pressure?

A) Snellen chart
B) Opticokinetic drum test
C) Tonometer
D) Penlight

Question 18

Which of the following is used to treat otitis media?

A) Antiemetics only
B) Antihistamines, antibiotics, and analgesics
C) Analgesics only
D) Antihistamines and analgesics only

Question 19

Which of the following eye disorders is called nearsightedness?

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

Question 20

Loss of elasticity in the crystalline lens of the eye is called:

A) Hyperopia.
B) Presbyopia.
C) Myopia.
D) Astigmatism.

Question 21

Nystagmus can be either congenital or acquired.

Question 22

Motion sickness is successfully treated with:

A) Antihistamines.
B) Antiemetics.
C) Sedatives.
D) All of the above

Question 23

In an astigmatism, some of the visual field appears properly focused while some does not.

Question 24

Keratitis is an inflammation of the choroid.

Question 25

Hordeolums usually result from staphylococcal infections.

Question 26

An eye condition where the eyes may turn inward, turn outward, or be crossed is called:

A) Amblyopia.
B) Strabismus.
C) Walleye.
D) Myopia.

Question 27

Myopia is a condition in which close objects appear blurry, but objects farther away appear clear.

Question 28

Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the pressure in the eye falls far below the usual pressure.

Question 29

Presbyopia is an eye condition that will remedy itself as an individual ages.

Question 30

Pain, photophobia, and blurred vision are symptoms of uveitis.

Question 31

Ears are the organs of hearing and equilibrium.

Question 32

Causes of hearing loss may be:

A) Congenital.
B) Trauma.
C) Meningitis.
D) All of the above

Question 33

A chronic inner ear syndrome marked by attacks of vertigo, progressive deafness, and tinnitus is:

A) Otosclerosis.
B) External otitis media.
C) Ménière disease.
D) Otitis media.

Question 34

Seeing cobwebs and floating spots may indicate retinal detachment.

Question 35

Refractive errors are defects in auditory acuity.

Question 36

Increasing age, hypertension, cigarette smoking, and obesity are risk factors for macular degeneration.

Question 37

Which of the following statement or statements about macular degeneration is/are true?

A) It is a slow progressive disease that produces changes in the pigmented cells of the retina and macula.
B) There are three types: dry, wet, and nonexudative.
C) It usually starts with a change in intraocular pressure.
D) It is painful with visual distortions.

Question 38

Irrigation of the corneal surface is a common treatment for corneal abrasions.

Question 39

Once external otitis has been cleared, it will most likely not return.

Question 40

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the skin of the eyelid.

Question 41

A stapedectomy is needed to correct otosclerosis.

Question 42

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Photophobia

Question 43

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Conjunctiva

Question 44

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Tonometer

Question 45

In otitis media, an examination of the affected ear with an otoscope will reveal bulging of the eardrum.

Question 46

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Serous

Question 47

Currently, 75% of people over age 50 have hearing loss.

Question 48

Motion sickness consists of nausea, vomiting, and vertigo caused by rhythmic motion.

Question 49

Serous otitis media exhibits a fluid that is cloudy and milky.

Question 50

Cerumen is the soft, brown, waxlike secretion found in the external canal of the ear.

Question 51

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Tympanoplasty

Question 52

In suppurative otitis media, the fluid is clear and sterile.

Question 53

Perforated eardrums will heal on their own within 3 months.

Question 54

Ménière disease is a chronic asymptomatic disease of the ears.

Question 55

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Suppurative

Question 56

If a client experiences conductive hearing loss, no treatment is curative.

Question 57

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Macula

Question 58

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Diplopia

Question 59

A gradual bilateral hearing loss of low tones or soft sounds is the first sign of otosclerosis.

Question 60

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Drusen

Question 61

Match the terms with their definitions.
a.Surgical repair of the middle ear
b.Pus-filled fluid
c.Uses an ultrasonic device that disintegrates cataracts
d.Instrument for measuring the pressure in an eye
e.Inner mucous membrane surface of the eyelids
f.Growths or spots on the retina
g.Intense, unusual intolerance of light
h.Double vision
i.Yellow disc on the retina directly behind the lens
j.Thin, watery fluid
Phacoemulsification