Question 1

At what age should infants respond to the instruction "No" and quickly turn to the sound of their name?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 month of age 
B)  2 to 4 months of age 
C)  4 to 8 months of age 
D)  8 to 12 months of age 
E)  12 to 18 months of age 
A)  1 month of age 
B)  2 to 4 months of age 
C)  4 to 8 months of age 
D)  8 to 12 months of age 
E)  12 to 18 months of age

Question 2

Visual accessory organs assist and protect the eyeball and include the orbits, eyebrows, eyelids and eyelashes, conjunctivas, ________ apparatus, and extrinsic eye muscles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Visual accessory organs assist and protect the...

Question 3

The ____ function best in bright light, are sensitive to color, and provide sharp images.

Accepted Answer

A)  ciliary bodies 
B)  pupils 
C)  rods 
D)  cones 
E)  irises 
A)  ciliary bodies 
B)  pupils 
C)  rods 
D)  cones 
E)  irises

Question 4

To maintain eye safety in the home, you should remind patients to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  never mix cleaning solutions 
B)  keep older children from playing with younger ones 
C)  avoid wearing eye glasses while cleaning 
D)  control the time children spend in the sun 
E)  keep dangerous chemicals on shelves in the garage 
A)  never mix cleaning solutions 
B)  keep older children from playing with younger ones 
C)  avoid wearing eye glasses while cleaning 
D)  control the time children spend in the sun 
E)  keep dangerous chemicals on shelves in the garage

Question 5

The ____ are responsible for blinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic eye muscles 
B)  lacrimal glands 
C)  nasolacrimal ducts 
D)  lateral rectus muscles 
E)  orbicularis oculi 
A)  extrinsic eye muscles 
B)  lacrimal glands 
C)  nasolacrimal ducts 
D)  lateral rectus muscles 
E)  orbicularis oculi

Question 6

When the head moves, fluids known as perilymph and ________ in the semicircular canals and vestibule move, activating equilibrium receptors and hearing receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the head moves, fluids known as...

Question 7

For which taste sensation are the taste cells concentrated on the sides of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salty 
B)  Bitter 
C)  Sweet 
D)  Sour 
E)  Umami 
A)  Salty 
B)  Bitter 
C)  Sweet 
D)  Sour 
E)  Umami

Question 8

Shown at letter D in the figure, the ________ contains most of the eye's blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shown at letter D in the figure,...

Question 9

Janyce is a 19-year-old patient who came to the medical office because she is having trouble with her eyes. They move rapidly side-to-side, and she can't seem to control it. She says it's embarrassing, because her friends are uncomfortable around her and do not want to look at her directly. She denies drug use, but does drink "a lot" of alcohol. She has not had any injuries to the head. Testing rules out a stroke or lesion on the brain. Which of the following would you expect the physician to suggest to treat her nystagmus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol rehabilitation therapy 
B)  Physical therapy to gain control over the eye movements 
C)  A strenuous exercise routine to improve her overall health 
D)  A low-salt diet to correct an electrolyte imbalance 
E)  LASIK surgery to remove her astigmatism 
A)  Alcohol rehabilitation therapy 
B)  Physical therapy to gain control over the eye movements 
C)  A strenuous exercise routine to improve her overall health 
D)  A low-salt diet to correct an electrolyte imbalance 
E)  LASIK surgery to remove her astigmatism

Question 10

Mrs. Danieri is a 54-year-old computer analyst. She is in the office today because her eyes have been giving her so much trouble recently. She says her eyes have started burning and itching in the last few months. You can see that her eyes are red. Mrs. Danieri says she knows it can't just be dry eyes, because she has been a computer analyst for 30 years and has worn contacts all that time. If she were going to have a problem with dry eyes, it would have happened before now. She thinks she may have become allergic to something in the environment. Which of the following questions might you ask to obtain pertinent information from Mrs. Danieri?

Accepted Answer

A)  "How much alcohol do you drink each day?" 
B)  "Does your vision seem to be affected by the eye irritation?" 
C)  "How much exercise do you get in an average week?" 
D)  "Are you in menopause, or do you think you might be starting menopause?" 
E)  "Have you been unusually stressed at your job in the last few months?" 
A)  "How much alcohol do you drink each day?" 
B)  "Does your vision seem to be affected by the eye irritation?" 
C)  "How much exercise do you get in an average week?" 
D)  "Are you in menopause, or do you think you might be starting menopause?" 
E)  "Have you been unusually stressed at your job in the last few months?"

Question 11

A common cause of conductive hearing loss is the immobilization of the stapes within the inner ear, called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  tinnitus 
B)  otitis 
C)  otosclerosis 
D)  presbycusis 
E)  acoustic neuroma. 
A)  tinnitus 
B)  otitis 
C)  otosclerosis 
D)  presbycusis 
E)  acoustic neuroma.

Question 12

The ________, shown at letter E, is the part of the external ear that carries sound waves to the tympanic membrane.

Accepted Answer

external a

Question 13

The ____ is a transparent area on the front of the eye that allows light to enter the eye.

Accepted Answer

A)  pupil 
B)  cornea 
C)  lens 
D)  retina 
E)  iris 
A)  pupil 
B)  cornea 
C)  lens 
D)  retina 
E)  iris

Question 14

Smell receptors are called ________ receptors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Smell receptors are called ________ receptors....

Question 15

Which of these is the tough, outermost layer of the eye, also called the "white of the eye"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pupil 
B)  Lens 
C)  Retina 
D)  Sclera 
E)  Fovea centralis 
A)  Pupil 
B)  Lens 
C)  Retina 
D)  Sclera 
E)  Fovea centralis

Exam 35: Special Senses

At what age should infants respond to the instruction "No" and quickly turn to the sound of their name?

Visual accessory organs assist and protect the eyeball and include the orbits, eyebrows, eyelids and eyelashes, conjunctivas, ________ apparatus, and extrinsic eye muscles.

The ____ function best in bright light, are sensitive to color, and provide sharp images.

To maintain eye safety in the home, you should remind patients to ____.

The ____ are responsible for blinking.

When the head moves, fluids known as perilymph and ________ in the semicircular canals and vestibule move, activating equilibrium receptors and hearing receptors.

For which taste sensation are the taste cells concentrated on the sides of the tongue?

Shown at letter D in the figure, the ________ contains most of the eye's blood vessels.

A common cause of conductive hearing loss is the immobilization of the stapes within the inner ear, called ____.

The ________, shown at letter E, is the part of the external ear that carries sound waves to the tympanic membrane.

The ____ is a transparent area on the front of the eye that allows light to enter the eye.

Smell receptors are called ________ receptors.

Which of these is the tough, outermost layer of the eye, also called the "white of the eye"?

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

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 Eye and Ear Care

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

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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

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