Question 1

One major type of hearing loss is called

Accepted Answer

A)   catatonic.
B)   sensorineural.
C)   audiovisual.
D)   audiometric. B

Question 2

Dispensers of hearing aids can be certified by the National Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Humidifiers should be cleaned daily and disinfected regularly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Corneal sensitivity and the extent of lachrymal secretion should be determined before a vision specialist can fit contact lenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Federal regulations forbid hearing aid dealers from selling products to people without a physician's statement of need unless the buyer signs a waiver.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Medical Device Act of 1990 did not provide the FDA with the authority to recall or stop the sale of problematic medical devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Intraocular lenses are a special type of contact lens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The 1976 Medical Device Amendments to the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act do not apply to devices marketed before the law was passed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The FDA requires a special clearance for reprocessing single-use devices used in healthcare facilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Latex allergy is a significant public health problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Noise-induced hearing loss can occur on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Serious infections and damage to the eye are risk factors in using contact lenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To market a device needing premarket approval, all the following must be done except

Accepted Answer

A)   obtaining a patent from the appropriate government office.
B)   conducting controlled studies by experts.
C)   determining safety and effectiveness for intended users.
D)   indicating benefits and risks on the product label, which includes accompanying instructions.

Question 14

When purchasing a hearing aid, all these factors should be considered except

Accepted Answer

A)   quality of sound.
B)   decibel range.
C)   comfort.
D)   ease of operation.
E)   filtering system.

Question 15

Optometrists are permitted to do all the following in most states except

Accepted Answer

A)   use drugs to treat certain eye diseases.
B)   examine eyes for errors of refraction.
C)   perform eye surgery.
D)   furnish eyeglass prescriptions.
E)   use diagnostic drugs.

Question 16

Hearing aids are purchased by many individuals without medical consultation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is important for consumers to determine whether devices used by their health care practitioners are designed well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Wearing contact lenses for prolonged periods can result in corneal damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The FDA has been criticized for the length, complexity, and cost of the approval process for medical devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a reasonable expectation for the use of sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

A)   safe driving at night
B)   protection of the eyes against harmful effects of ultraviolet light
C)   enhanced color discrimination
D)   improved depth perception
E)   ability to look directly at the sun without damaging eyes

Exam 17: Coping With Death

One major type of hearing loss is called

Dispensers of hearing aids can be certified by the National Board of Hearing Instrument Specialists.

Humidifiers should be cleaned daily and disinfected regularly.

Corneal sensitivity and the extent of lachrymal secretion should be determined before a vision specialist can fit contact lenses.

Federal regulations forbid hearing aid dealers from selling products to people without a physician's statement of need unless the buyer signs a waiver.

The Medical Device Act of 1990 did not provide the FDA with the authority to recall or stop the sale of problematic medical devices.

Intraocular lenses are a special type of contact lens.

The 1976 Medical Device Amendments to the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act do not apply to devices marketed before the law was passed.

The FDA requires a special clearance for reprocessing single-use devices used in healthcare facilities.

Latex allergy is a significant public health problem.

Noise-induced hearing loss can occur on the job.

Serious infections and damage to the eye are risk factors in using contact lenses.

To market a device needing premarket approval, all the following must be done except

When purchasing a hearing aid, all these factors should be considered except

Optometrists are permitted to do all the following in most states except

Hearing aids are purchased by many individuals without medical consultation.

It is important for consumers to determine whether devices used by their health care practitioners are designed well.

Wearing contact lenses for prolonged periods can result in corneal damage.

The FDA has been criticized for the length, complexity, and cost of the approval process for medical devices.

Which of the following is a reasonable expectation for the use of sunglasses?