Question 1

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called:

Accepted Answer

A) tinitus 
B) tinnitis 
C) tinitis 
D) tinnitus 
A) tinitus 
B) tinnitis 
C) tinitis 
D) tinnitus D

Question 2

Summarize the purpose of eye irrigations and the instillation of eye medications.

Accepted Answer

Eye irrigation relieves inflammation, removes drainage, dilutes chemicals, and washes away foreign bodies.Sterile technique and equipment must be used to prevent contamination.Medication may be instilled into the eye to treat an infection, soothe an eye irritation, anesthetize the eye, or dilate the pupils before examination or treatment.The medication should be instilled into the lower conjunctival sac, either as drops or as a thin ribbon of ointment that starts in the inner canthus and flows outward.

Question 3

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 B

Question 4

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 may include the following:
• Are

Question 5

A patient diagnosed with myopia has which refractive problem?

Accepted Answer

A) Light rays entering the eye focus behind the retina. 
B) Light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina. 
C) The focusing of light rays entering the eye is irregular. 
D) The eye has difficulty changing the point of focus from distance to near. 
A) Light rays entering the eye focus behind the retina. 
B) Light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina. 
C) The focusing of light rays entering the eye is irregular. 
D) The eye has difficulty changing the point of focus from distance to near.

Question 6

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes:

Accepted Answer

A) applying a sterile solution from the inner canthus outward 
B) applying the solution directly to the eyeball 
C) directing the solution toward the lower conjunctival sac 
D) A and B 
E) A and C 
A) applying a sterile solution from the inner canthus outward 
B) applying the solution directly to the eyeball 
C) directing the solution toward the lower conjunctival sac 
D) A and B 
E) A and C

Question 7

Under what circumstances must sterile technique 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 8

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The eye's ability to see various-sized objects at different distances is called adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During testing of a patient's visual acuity, the patient reads the 20/30 line with the left eye.The visual acuity should be recorded as:

Accepted Answer

A) OD 30/20 
B) OD 20/20-1 
C) OS 30/20 
D) OS 20/30 
E) OU 19-20 
A) OD 30/20 
B) OD 20/20-1 
C) OS 30/20 
D) OS 20/30 
E) OU 19-20

Question 11

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Summarize the method of instilling eye drops.

Accepted Answer

1. Perform the three label checks and id

Question 13

Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) impacted cerumen 
B) ototoxic medications 
C) fluid in the middle ear 
D) chronic ear infections 
A) impacted cerumen 
B) ototoxic medications 
C) fluid in the middle ear 
D) chronic ear infections

Question 14

The __________ within the cochlea is lined with hairlike sensory cells; these cells are surrounded by nerve fibers that stimulate the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in sound.

Accepted Answer

organ of Corti
The organ of Co

Question 15

Inflammation of the eardrum is called:

Accepted Answer

A) myringectomy 
B) myringoplasty 
C) myringitis 
D) myringotomy 
A) myringectomy 
B) myringoplasty 
C) myringitis 
D) myringotomy

Question 16

Which statement is not true about a sensorineural hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects aging individuals as presbycusis. 
B) It is caused by otosclerosis. 
C) Hearing aids are not as effective for it. 
D) It may be caused by rubella or influenza. 
A) It affects aging individuals as presbycusis. 
B) It is caused by otosclerosis. 
C) Hearing aids are not as effective for it. 
D) It may be caused by rubella or influenza.

Question 17

The patient may stand 10 feet from the Snellen chart during the examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

A) Up and back 
B) Straight down 
C) Down and away from head 
D) The canal need not be straightened if the patient is lying on his or her side. 
A) Up and back 
B) Straight down 
C) Down and away from head 
D) The canal need not be straightened if the patient is lying on his or her side.

Question 19

In a slit lamp procedure, a low-powered microscope is used to view the lens of the eye.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which potentially destructive disorder of the eye is characterized by increased fluid inside the eyeball?

Accepted Answer

A) Cataracts 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Glaucoma 
D) Strabismus 
A) Cataracts 
B) Conjunctivitis 
C) Glaucoma 
D) Strabismus

Exam 37: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called:

Summarize the purpose of eye irrigations and the instillation of eye medications.

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.

A patient diagnosed with myopia has which refractive problem?

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes:

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

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

The eye's ability to see various-sized objects at different distances is called adjustment.

During testing of a patient's visual acuity, the patient reads the 20/30 line with the left eye.The visual acuity should be recorded as:

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Summarize the method of instilling eye drops.

Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except:

The __________ within the cochlea is lined with hairlike sensory cells; these cells are surrounded by nerve fibers that stimulate the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in sound.

Inflammation of the eardrum is called:

Which statement is not true about a sensorineural hearing loss?

The patient may stand 10 feet from the Snellen chart during the examination.

When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

In a slit lamp procedure, a low-powered microscope is used to view the lens of the eye.

Which potentially destructive disorder of the eye is characterized by increased fluid inside the eyeball?

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