Question 1

Where is the tuning fork placed when the Weber test is performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  On the mastoid process 
B)  On the center of the top of the head 
C)  One inch from the opening of the ear canal 
D)  One foot from the front of the face 
A)  On the mastoid process 
B)  On the center of the top of the head 
C)  One inch from the opening of the ear canal 
D)  One foot from the front of the face

Question 2

Ringing of the ears is measured with an instrument called a tonometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A patient with repeated involuntary eye movements would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  strabismus. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  astigmatism. 
D)  refractive errors. 
A)  strabismus. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  astigmatism. 
D)  refractive errors.

Question 4

When cleansing the patient's eyelashes before performing an irrigation, you should clean from the outer canthus to the inner canthus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is one of the most common and serious ocular disorders, characterized by increased ocular pressure, and causes blindness if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corneal abrasion 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Macular degeneration 
A)  Corneal abrasion 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Macular degeneration

Question 6

__________ errors occur when the eye is unable to focus light effectively on the retina.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ errors occur when the eye is...

Question 7

The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ results in the loss of central vision and ultimately leads to blindness.

Accepted Answer

Macular de

Question 9

Amblyopia is an example of failure of the eyes to track together, a condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amblyopia is an example of failure of...

Question 10

The ideal exam room for the Ishihara test

Accepted Answer

A)  is well-lit with overhead lights. 
B)  is lit primarily by sunlight. 
C)  has plenty of room for the patient to stand 3 feet from the charts. 
A)  is well-lit with overhead lights. 
B)  is lit primarily by sunlight. 
C)  has plenty of room for the patient to stand 3 feet from the charts.

Question 11

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  glaucoma. 
B)  a cataract. 
C)  ptosis. 
D)  a stye. 
A)  glaucoma. 
B)  a cataract. 
C)  ptosis. 
D)  a stye.

Question 12

Gathering a patient history on ear abnormalities can be complicated. Give some examples of questions you can ask to clarify the patient's complaints.

Accepted Answer

Answers ma

Question 13

Which of the following structures contains the auditory ossicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auricle 
B)  External auditory canal 
C)  Tympanic cavity 
D)  Labyrinth 
A)  Auricle 
B)  External auditory canal 
C)  Tympanic cavity 
D)  Labyrinth

Question 14

Conduction hearing loss is caused by a problem that originates in the cochlea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For the Ishihara test, the patient is instructed to read the plates with both eyes open.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under what circumstances must sterile techniques be used in performing ophthalmic procedures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only when the eye is lacerated or ulcerated 
B)  During all examination and testing procedures 
C)  When any instrument or application touches the eye or surrounding area and when any irrigation solution or medication is instilled 
A)  Only when the eye is lacerated or ulcerated 
B)  During all examination and testing procedures 
C)  When any instrument or application touches the eye or surrounding area and when any irrigation solution or medication is instilled

Question 18

The function of the eustachian tube is to equalize pressure in the middle ear with that in the external auditory canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

Accepted Answer

A)  because of ciliary muscle weakness. 
B)  at reading or working level. 
C)  because of an irregularly shaped lens. 
D)  at a distance. 
A)  because of ciliary muscle weakness. 
B)  at reading or working level. 
C)  because of an irregularly shaped lens. 
D)  at a distance.

Question 20

The Snellen eye chart should be placed 20 feet from the patient at the eye level of the examiner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Where is the tuning fork placed when the Weber test is performed?

Ringing of the ears is measured with an instrument called a tonometer.

A patient with repeated involuntary eye movements would be diagnosed with

When cleansing the patient's eyelashes before performing an irrigation, you should clean from the outer canthus to the inner canthus.

Which of the following is one of the most common and serious ocular disorders, characterized by increased ocular pressure, and causes blindness if left untreated?

__________ errors occur when the eye is unable to focus light effectively on the retina.

The medical term for swimmer's ear is otitis externa.

__________ results in the loss of central vision and ultimately leads to blindness.

Amblyopia is an example of failure of the eyes to track together, a condition known as __________.

The ideal exam room for the Ishihara test

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as

Gathering a patient history on ear abnormalities can be complicated. Give some examples of questions you can ask to clarify the patient's complaints.

Which of the following structures contains the auditory ossicles?

Conduction hearing loss is caused by a problem that originates in the cochlea.

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

For the Ishihara test, the patient is instructed to read the plates with both eyes open.

Under what circumstances must sterile techniques be used in performing ophthalmic procedures?

The function of the eustachian tube is to equalize pressure in the middle ear with that in the external auditory canal.

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

The Snellen eye chart should be placed 20 feet from the patient at the eye level of the examiner.

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