Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a procedure known as ________, a...

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is used to examine the...

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical doctor specializing in the health...

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

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." 
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 6

Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who is profoundly deaf and...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infection of the outer ear that...

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ treats visual defects only with...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of medicine specializing in the...

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with...

Question 16

The common term for an external hordeolum is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common term for an external hordeolum...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a specialist who focuses...

Question 18

Near vision is tested using a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 43: Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

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

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

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

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

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?

Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The common term for an external hordeolum is ________.

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

Near vision is tested using a(n) ____.

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

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?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Basic Safety and Infection Control

Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Documents

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Managing Medical Records

Schedule Management

Insurance and Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Billing and Collection

Financial Management Key

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Examination

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting With Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Specimens

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Dosage Calculation

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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