Question 1

Inflammation of the glands and lash follicles along the margins of the eyelid is called __________.

Accepted Answer

blepharitis

Question 2

Which of the following conditions exhibits with purulent fluid present in the middle ear and causes the patient to have pain,fever,and hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serious otitis media 
B)  Suppurative otitis media 
C)  Otitis externa 
D)  Ménière's disease 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Serious otitis media 
B)  Suppurative otitis media 
C)  Otitis externa 
D)  Ménière's disease 
E)  All of the above B

Question 3

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The average person blinks two or three times a second to

Accepted Answer

A)  rest the eyes briefly. 
B)  cleanse the eyes. 
C)  refocus the eyes. 
D)  avoid eyestrain. 
A)  rest the eyes briefly. 
B)  cleanse the eyes. 
C)  refocus the eyes. 
D)  avoid eyestrain.

Question 5

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 6

An optician is an important member of the eye care team who is responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  performing eye examinations. 
B)  writing prescriptions for corrective lenses. 
C)  preparing corrective lenses from physicians' prescriptions. 
D)  screening patients for vision abnormalities. 
A)  performing eye examinations. 
B)  writing prescriptions for corrective lenses. 
C)  preparing corrective lenses from physicians' prescriptions. 
D)  screening patients for vision abnormalities.

Question 7

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 8

A patient diagnosed with otitis externa will complain of severe pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  DO. 
B)  ophthalmologist. 
C)  optician. 
D)  Ophthalmologist. 
A)  DO. 
B)  ophthalmologist. 
C)  optician. 
D)  Ophthalmologist.

Question 10

The medical term for a drooping eyelid is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

A patient with photophobia is afraid to leave home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In individuals over age 40,the elasticity of...

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the aqueous humor of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is located in the anterior cavity of the eye between the cornea and the lens. 
B)  It helps maintain normal pressure in the eye. 
C)  It is continuously produced by the ciliary processes to nourish tissues. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  It is located in the anterior cavity of the eye between the cornea and the lens. 
B)  It helps maintain normal pressure in the eye. 
C)  It is continuously produced by the ciliary processes to nourish tissues. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 15

When instilling ear drops in an adult,pull the pinna

Accepted Answer

A)  up and back. 
B)  down and front. 
A)  up and back. 
B)  down and front.

Question 16

__________ is a sensorineural hearing loss that occurs with aging.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is a sensorineural hearing loss that...

Question 17

Ophthalmic ointments should be carefully applied across the center of the eyeball.

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

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

Accepted Answer

Macular de

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Inflammation of the glands and lash follicles along the margins of the eyelid is called __________.

Which of the following conditions exhibits with purulent fluid present in the middle ear and causes the patient to have pain,fever,and hearing loss?

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has

The average person blinks two or three times a second to

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes

An optician is an important member of the eye care team who is responsible for

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

A patient diagnosed with otitis externa will complain of severe pain.

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n)

The medical term for a drooping eyelid is

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

A patient with photophobia is afraid to leave home.

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

Which of the following is true about the aqueous humor of the eye?

When instilling ear drops in an adult,pull the pinna

__________ is a sensorineural hearing loss that occurs with aging.

Ophthalmic ointments should be carefully applied across the center of the eyeball.

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?

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

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

Competency-Based Education and the Medical Assistant Student

The Health Record

Infection Control

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Nutrition and Health Promotion

Vital Signs

Assisting With the Primary Physical Examination

Principles of Pharmacology

Pharmacology Math

Administering Medications

Safety and Emergency Practices

Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Orthopedic Medicine

Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

Assisting in Endocrinology

Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

Assisting With Diagnostic Imaging

Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory

Assisting in the Analysis of Urine

Assisting in Blood Collection

Assisting in the Analysis of Blood

Assisting in Microbiology and Immunology

Surgical Supplies and Instruments

Surgical Asepsis and Assisting With Surgical Procedures

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