Deck 14: Special Senses: Eyes and Ears

Question 1

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the cornea?

A)corneometer
B)keratalgia
C)corneitis
D)keratodynia

Answer 1

corneitis

Question 2

The correct definition of Meniere's disease is:

A)vision loss caused by increased intraocular pressure.
B)loss of vision caused by diabetes.
C)disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear that may lead to progressive hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus.
D)middle ear infection.

Answer 2

disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear that may lead to progressive hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus.

Question 3

The phrase pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation is abbreviated as:

A)PAERRTLAA
B)PERRLA
C)PERL
D)PERLA

Answer 3

PERRLA

Question 4

Which of the following terms means middle ear infection?

A)otitis media.
B)strabismus.
C)presbycusis.
D)anacusis.

Question 5

Which of the following terms means abnormal curvature of the cornea that distorts the visual image?

A)astigmatism
B)cataract
C)hordeolum
D)strabismus

Question 6

Which of the following terms means incision of the iris?

A)irectomy
B)irotomy
C)lacrimotomy
D)lacrimostomy

Question 7

Which of the following disorders is also called swimmer's ear?

A)otitis externa
B)anacusis
C)glaucoma
D)astigmatism

Question 8

The correct abbreviation for extraocular movement is:

A)EOM
B)EM
C)EXOM
D)EXOMT

Question 9

The correct definition of tinnitus is:

A)loss of hearing due to aging.
B)ringing in the ears.
C)inflammation and swelling of one of the glands in the eyelid.
D)vision loss caused by increased intraocular pressure.

Question 10

The correct definition of retinal detachment is:

A)vision loss caused by increased intraocular pressure.
B)separation of the retina, which may result in blindness.
C)breakdown of the macula, resulting in loss of central vision.
D)abnormal curvature of the cornea that distorts the visual image.

Question 11

Which of the following disorders is MOST likely to result in hearing loss?

A)strabismus
B)hordeolum
C)otosclerosis
D)astigmatism

Question 12

Which of the following terms means drooping of the eyelid?

A)blepharoptosis
B)anacusia
C)anopia
D)visoptosis

Question 13

The disorder known as otosclerosis is:

A)progressive deafness caused by bone formation.
B)ringing in the ears.
C)loss of vision due to diabetes.
D)cloudiness of the lens due to protein deposits.

Question 14

Which of the following terms means vision loss caused by increased intraocular pressure?

A)glaucoma
B)hordeolum
C)astigmatism
D)presbycusis

Question 15

The correct definition of hordeolum is:

A)cloudiness of the lens due to protein deposits.
B)total deafness.
C)infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid.
D)middle ear infection.

Question 16

The correct definition of vertigo is:

A)a feeling of spinning or moving in space.
B)loss of hearing due to aging.
C)middle ear infection.
D)total deafness.

Question 17

The term ophthalmoscope means:

A)visual examination of the ears.
B)instrument used to view the eyes.
C)process of recording sound.
D)instrument used to cut the ears and eyes.

Question 18

The term keratosis means:

A)disease of the eye.
B)disease of the cornea.
C)abnormal condition of the cornea.
D)a condition of the eye.

Question 19

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the conjunctiva?

A)conjunctivitis
B)astigmatism
C)cataract
D)hordeolum

Question 20

Which of the following disorders may affect the iris, ciliary body, choroid, or other parts of the eye?

A)cataract
B)uveitis
C)tinnitus
D)macular degeneration

Question 21

The term diplopia means:

A)near image.
B)far view.
C)double vision.
D)two eyes.

Question 22

Which of the following terms means deviation or misalignment of the eyes?

A)strabismus
B)conjunctivitis
C)hordeolum
D)anacusis

Question 23

The term ophthalmorrhexis means:

A)much thirst.
B)abnormal vision.
C)rupture of the eye.
D)infection of the ear.

Question 24

Which of the following terms means pertaining to hearing?

A)audiology
B)otic
C)acoustic
D)ophthalmic

Question 25

The term dacryoid means:

A)resembling double.
B)resembling tears.
C)resembling sound.
D)none of these.

Question 26

A patient with Meniere's disease would MOST likely suffer from which of the following symptoms?

A)vertigo
B)double vision
C)vision loss
D)sensitivity to light

Question 27

The term oculomycosis means:

A)abnormal condition of eye fungus.
B)double vision.
C)disease of the eye.
D)pertaining to eye infection.

Question 28

The term salpingostenosis means:

A)hardening of the eustachian tubes.
B)stopping of the eustachian tubes.
C)mouthlike opening in the eustachian tubes.
D)narrowing of the eustachian tubes.

Question 29

All of the following abbreviations refer to the eyes EXCEPT:

A)ENT.
B)EM.
C)RK.
D)RD.

Question 30

Which of the following abbreviations refers to a type of procedure that improves vision?

A)AS
B)LASIK
C)CAT
D)VA

Question 31

All of the following abbreviations pertain to conditions that cause vision loss or impairment EXCEPT:

A)glc.
B)MD.
C)EOM.
D)RD.

Question 32

Which of the following terms means cloudiness of the lens due to protein deposits?

A)hordeolum
B)macular degeneration
C)cataract
D)glaucoma

Question 33

Which of the following terms means a condition in which a cyst develops in the middle ear?

A)oculosclerotic
B)otostenosis
C)cholesteatoma
D)audiostasis

Question 34

The patient who needs a visual examination will visit an:

A)ophthalmology.
B)optician.
C)ocular.
D)otologist.

Question 35

Which of the following is a disorder in which the brain disregards images from a weaker eye and relies on those from the stronger eye?

A)amblyopia
B)astigmatism
C)chalazion
D)ectropion

Question 36

Which of the following disorders MOST affects the appearance of the eyes?

A)astigmatism
B)glaucoma
C)anacusis
D)hypertropia

Question 37

Which of the following terms means sudden involuntary contraction of the eustachian tube?

A)tympanostenosis
B)salpingospasm
C)myringosclerosis
D)irostomy

Question 38

The term microblepharism means:

A)condition of being far sighted.
B)abnormal condition of large eyes.
C)having same/equal sized eyelids.
D)condition of small eyelids.

Question 39

Which of the following terms means total deafness?

A)presbycusis
B)anacusis
C)strabismus
D)macular degeneration

Question 40

Which of the following terms means discharge of pus in the tears?

A)dacryoscopy
B)dacryopyorrhea
C)otoscope
D)ophthalmoscope

Question 41

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
Weber test

A)Measurement of the intraocular tension to detect glaucoma
B)Vision screening tool that contains rows of letters in decreasing size
C)A hearing test that evaluates bone conduction by using a tuning fork
D)A hearing test that compares bone conduction to air conduction by using a tuning fork
E)Detailed measurement of hearing using an audiometer

Question 42

Which combining form means old age?

A)phak/o
B)presby/o
C)conjunctiv/o
D)acous/o

Question 43

The term for a vision defect in which parallel rays focus behind the retina as a result of flattening of the globe of the eye or of an error in refraction; commonly called farsightedness is:

A)hyperopia.
B)myopia.
C)presbyopia.
D)amblyopia.

Question 44

All of the following are errors in refraction EXCEPT:

A)myopia.
B)hyperopia.
C)presbyopia.
D)hypopia.

Question 45

Which of the following is an inflammation of the eyelash follicles?

A)blepharitis
B)keratitis
C)cholesteatoma
D)labyrinthitis

Question 46

Which combining form means eyelid?

A)scler/o
B)irid/o
C)blephar/o
D)ir/o

Question 47

The term for inflammation of the cornea, usually associated with decreased visual acuity, which may, if untreated, result in blindness is:

A)hordeolum.
B)uveitis.
C)keratitis.
D)labyrinthitis.

Question 48

Which combining form means tympanic membrane?

A)myring/o
B)audi/o
C)salping/o
D)lacrim/o

Question 49

The term for a condition in which the eyelid edges are turned inward and rub against the surface of the eye, usually affecting the lower eyelid is:

A)entropion.
B)strabismus.
C)ectropion.
D)nystagmus.

Question 50

Which combining form means tear?

A)dacry/o
B)ocul/o
C)dipl/o
D)ot/o

Question 51

Which of the following is a chronic progressive deafness caused by spongy bone formation around the oval window with resulting ankylosis of the stapes?

A)Ménière's disease
B)otitis externa
C)otosclerosis
D)otitis media

Question 52

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
Rinne test

A)Measurement of the intraocular tension to detect glaucoma
B)Vision screening tool that contains rows of letters in decreasing size
C)A hearing test that evaluates bone conduction by using a tuning fork
D)A hearing test that compares bone conduction to air conduction by using a tuning fork
E)Detailed measurement of hearing using an audiometer

Question 53

Which of the following is a separation of the inner sensory layer of the retina from the outer pigment layer, caused by a break in the inner layer that permits vitreous fluid to leak under the retina and lift off its innermost layer; may cause blindness?

A)macular degeneration
B)retinal detachment
C)diabetic retinopathy
D)central scotoma

Question 54

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
audiometry

A)Measurement of the intraocular tension to detect glaucoma
B)Vision screening tool that contains rows of letters in decreasing size
C)A hearing test that evaluates bone conduction by using a tuning fork
D)A hearing test that compares bone conduction to air conduction by using a tuning fork
E)Detailed measurement of hearing using an audiometer

Question 55

Glaucoma has which of the following effect on the eye?

A)cloudiness of the lens
B)inflammation of the lid and eyelash follicles
C)increased intraocular pressure
D)loss of central vision

Question 56

The term for cloudiness of the lens due to protein deposits as a result of aging, disease, or trauma or as a side effect of tobacco use or certain medications is:

A)glaucoma (acute).
B)astigmatism.
C)glaucoma (chronic).
D)cataract.

Question 57

Which of the following is a condition in which the lower eyelid is turned outward?

A)ectropion
B)tinnitus
C)otosclerosis
D)Meniere's disease

Question 58

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
tonometry

A)Measurement of the intraocular tension to detect glaucoma
B)Vision screening tool that contains rows of letters in decreasing size
C)A hearing test that evaluates bone conduction by using a tuning fork
D)A hearing test that compares bone conduction to air conduction by using a tuning fork
E)Detailed measurement of hearing using an audiometer

Question 59

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
Snellen eye chart

A)Measurement of the intraocular tension to detect glaucoma
B)Vision screening tool that contains rows of letters in decreasing size
C)A hearing test that evaluates bone conduction by using a tuning fork
D)A hearing test that compares bone conduction to air conduction by using a tuning fork
E)Detailed measurement of hearing using an audiometer

Question 60

Which combining form means lens?

A)corne/o
B)retin/o
C)optic/o
D)phac/o

Question 61

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
EOM ___________________________

Question 62

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ENT ___________________________

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
LASIK ___________________________

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
AOM ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
V, VA ___________________________

Question 66

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
MD ___________________________

Question 67

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
AS, ast ___________________________

Question 68

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
G, glc ___________________________

Question 69

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
RK ___________________________

Question 70

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
EENT ___________________________

Question 71

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
EM, em ___________________________

Question 72

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
RD ___________________________

Question 73

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
PERRLA ___________________________

Question 74

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
CAT ___________________________

Question 75

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
TM ___________________________