Question 1

An infection of the outer ear that is sometimes called swimmer's ear and is usually caused by bacteria or fungi is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infection of the outer ear that...

Question 2

An ophthalmologist measures intraocular pressure with the aid of a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   retinoscope
B)   tonometer
C)   slitlamp
D)   ophthalmoscope
E)   refractometerF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Illustrations containing numbers or symbols made up of colored dots that appear among other colored dots are used to test for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperopia
B)   myopia
C)   color blindness
D)   contrast sensitivity
E)   presbyopiaF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Before administering eardrops, the medication should be slightly ________ to avoid making the patient dizzy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before administering eardrops, the medication should be...

Question 5

An inflammation of the track in the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   glaucoma
B)   conjunctivitis
C)   blepharitis
D)   ptosis
E)   uveitisF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

In which hearing test does the practitioner strike a tuning fork on a hard surface to produce a sound and places the tuning fork in the middle of the patient's head to determine if the patient has conductive or sensorineural hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rinne
B)   Weber
C)   Audiometer
D)   Tympanometry
E)   Sound decibelsF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Mr. Henderson is a 64-year-old patient whose wife insisted that he have his hearing tested because he often does not hear her when she speaks to him. When you speak to him, he answers, but some of his answers do not seem appropriate, and you suspect that he has not heard you or has misinterpreted what you said. Which of the following actions can you take to help make sure Mr. Henderson understands the questions you ask during the interview?

Accepted Answer

A)   Speak more loudly
B)   Emphasize your lip movements
C)   Face the patient while speaking to him
D)   Speak more slowly
E)   Speak in clear, high-pitched tonesF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

-Letter B in the figure is an example of a condition called ________, in which an elongated eyeball causes light rays to be focused in front of the retina.

Accepted Answer

myopia

Question 9

Which of the following is a type of sensorineural hearing loss and the most common form of hearing loss in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   Otitis media
B)   Presbycusis
C)   Otitis externa
D)   Mastoiditis
E)   PruritusF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Common symptoms of ________ include loss of central vision, distortions in vision, and difficulty seeing details.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

________ is the number of complete waves of energy per second.

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Question 12

Which of these would the medical assistant be responsible for when preparing a patient for an eye examination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Checking visual acuity
B)   Checking visual fields
C)   Checking anterior structures of the eye
D)   Using a slit lamp
E)   Performing the refraction examinationF) B) and C)
G) C) and D) A

Question 13

Which of the following is used to test color vision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jaeger chart
B)   Ishihara book
C)   Snellen chart
D)   Landolt C chart
E)   Pelli-Robson chartF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

A medical doctor specializing in the health of the ear is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A medical doctor specializing in the health...

Question 15

The _______ treats visual defects only with glasses or contacts and is not a medical doctor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ treats visual defects only with...

Question 16

Which of the following is not a measure that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of a child having an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teach children to wash their hands often
B)   Keep immunizations up to date
C)   Limiting exposure to second-hand smoke
D)   Breastfeeding for at least 6 months
E)   Bottle feeding in a horizontal positionF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

-Letter C in the figure is an example of a condition called ________, in which a shortened eyeball causes light rays to be focused behind the retina.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Letter C in the figure is an...

Question 18

Which eye disorder is a chronic inflammation of the edges of the eyelid and is characterized by red, swollen eyelids with scaling or crusting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ptosis
B)   Myopia
C)   Blepharitis
D)   Glaucoma
E)   StyF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

A drooping of the upper eyelid due to damage to the muscle that raises the eyelid is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sty
B)   ptosis
C)   blepharitis
D)   glaucoma
E)   iritisF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

A common eye disorder that develops with age and results in the loss of lens elasticity, causing difficulty seeing objects close up, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cataracts
B)   conjunctivitis
C)   glaucoma
D)   presbyopia
E)   myopiaF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Illustrations containing numbers or symbols made up of colored dots that appear among other colored dots are used to test for ____.

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Before administering eardrops, the medication should be slightly ________ to avoid making the patient dizzy.

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An inflammation of the track in the eye that includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid is called ________.

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