Exam 37: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Using appropriate abbreviations, document the following Snellen chart results as you would in the patient's record.

When testing a patient's far visual acuity, the medical assistant uses which type of chart?

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

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

While playing tennis, Ms.Salinas is hit in the eye with a ball and experiences pain and swelling.Whom should she call for an appointment?

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects:

An instrument used to measure the muscle (power) of vision is an:

__________ causes the auditory ossicles to become fixed, resulting in a vibration hearing deficit.

In individuals over age 40, the elasticity of the internal lens of the eye is diminished; this condition is called __________.

__________ causes destruction of the hair cells of the cochlea; this results in recurring attacks of vertigo and nausea and progressive hearing loss.

In a surgical procedure called __________, an excimer laser is used to treat refractive errors.

Which of these patients typically would be screened for color blindness?

__________ is a sensorineural hearing loss that occurs with aging.

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

__________ eye drops are used to treat open-angle glaucoma.

For the Ishihara test, the patient is instructed to read the plates with one eye closed.

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has:

Nearsightedness, or __________, occurs when light rays entering the eye focus in front of the retina.

Cochlear implants are used to treat a conduction hearing loss.

The experience of seeing is initiated by stimulation of the: