Question 1

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called

Accepted Answer

A)  otosclerosis. 
B)  presbycusis. 
C)  tinitis. 
D)  tinnitus. 
A)  otosclerosis. 
B)  presbycusis. 
C)  tinitis. 
D)  tinnitus.

Question 2

A form of strabismus seen in young children is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A form of strabismus seen in young...

Question 3

Mydriatic eye drops are applied before an eye examination to dilate the pupils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following structures contains the auditory ossicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auricle 
B)  External auditory canal 
C)  Tympanic cavity 
D)  Labyrinth 
A)  Auricle 
B)  External auditory canal 
C)  Tympanic cavity 
D)  Labyrinth

Question 5

Which of the following tests are tested with corrective lenses unless the provider requests it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distance visual acuity 
B)  Near visual acuity 
C)  Ishihara color vision test 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Distance visual acuity 
B)  Near visual acuity 
C)  Ishihara color vision test 
D)  Both A and B 
E)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the most common and serious ocular disorders,characterized by increased ocular pressure,and causes blindness if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corneal abrasion 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Macular degeneration 
A)  Corneal abrasion 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Macular degeneration

Question 7

Which of the following tests measures the lowest intensity of sound an individual can hear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Audiometric testing 
B)  Weber test 
C)  Rinne test 
D)  Tuning fork testing 
A)  Audiometric testing 
B)  Weber test 
C)  Rinne test 
D)  Tuning fork testing

Question 8

The medical term for nearsightedness is presbycusis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ eye drops are used to treat...

Question 10

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The __________ in the inner ear are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ in the inner ear are...

Question 12

Amblyopia is an example of failure of the eyes to track together,a condition known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Amblyopia is an example of failure of...

Question 13

A patient with repeated involuntary eye movements would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  strabismus. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  astigmatism. 
D)  refractive errors. 
A)  strabismus. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  astigmatism. 
D)  refractive errors.

Question 14

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 15

Under what circumstances must sterile techniques 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 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a surgical procedure called __________,an excimer...

Question 17

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

Accepted Answer

A)  antibiotic ointment. 
B)  patching the affected eye. 
C)  ophthalmic NSAIDs. 
D)  A and C 
A)  antibiotic ointment. 
B)  patching the affected eye. 
C)  ophthalmic NSAIDs. 
D)  A and C

Question 18

Which of the following is inflammation of the glands and lash follicles that may be caused by staphylococcal infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Blepharitis 
C)  Keratitis 
D)  Chalazion 
E)  Hordeolum 
A)  Conjunctivitis 
B)  Blepharitis 
C)  Keratitis 
D)  Chalazion 
E)  Hordeolum

Question 19

Which of the following professionals can perform eye examinations,diagnose eye disorders,and perform optic surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ophthalmologist 
B)  Optometrist 
C)  Optician 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Ophthalmologist 
B)  Optometrist 
C)  Optician 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Snellen 
B)  Ishihara 
C)  Bradford 
D)  Rosenthal 
A)  Snellen 
B)  Ishihara 
C)  Bradford 
D)  Rosenthal

Exam 13: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called

A form of strabismus seen in young children is __________.

Mydriatic eye drops are applied before an eye examination to dilate the pupils.

Which of the following structures contains the auditory ossicles?

Which of the following tests are tested with corrective lenses unless the provider requests it?

Which of the following is one of the most common and serious ocular disorders,characterized by increased ocular pressure,and causes blindness if left untreated?

Which of the following tests measures the lowest intensity of sound an individual can hear?

The medical term for nearsightedness is presbycusis.

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

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

The __________ in the inner ear are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

Amblyopia is an example of failure of the eyes to track together,a condition known as __________.

A patient with repeated involuntary eye movements would be diagnosed with

A patient diagnosed with myopia has which refractive problem?

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

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

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

Which of the following is inflammation of the glands and lash follicles that may be caused by staphylococcal infection?

Which of the following professionals can perform eye examinations,diagnose eye disorders,and perform optic surgery?

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

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Principles of Pharmacology

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Assisting in Dermatology

Assisting in Gastroenterology

Assisting in Urology and Male Reproduction

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Assisting in Neurology and Mental Health

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Assisting in Pulmonary Medicine

Assisting in Cardiology

Assisting in Geriatrics

Principles of Electrocardiography

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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

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