Question 1

The Snellen letter chart is commonly used to test for ____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Amblyopia
B)   Presbyopia
C)   Iritis
D)   Astigmatism
E)   StrabismusF) None of the above
G) A) and D) E

Question 4

An external hordeolum, which is the result of an eyelash follicle infection, is commonly known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   glaucoma
B)   cataract
C)   ptosis
D)   sty
E)   blepharitisF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

When the cornea or lens has an abnormal shape, causing blurred images in near or distant vision, the condition is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the cornea or lens has an...

Question 6

Which of the following should not be included in patient education about preventive eye care?

Accepted Answer

A)   Never share eye makeup
B)   Wear sunglasses with UV protection
C)   Never use nonprescription eye medications
D)   Wear protective eye equipment while participating in sports
E)   Get regular eye examinationsF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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 8

The misalignment of the eyes is called ________ and makes it look like a person is looking in two different directions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The misalignment of the eyes is called...

Question 9

The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for drooping of the...

Question 10

An eye should be flushed out, or ________, to wash out foreign materials such as dust, sand, or chemicals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An eye should be flushed out, or...

Question 11

Which ear disorder makes the room appear to spin-a sensation that is exacerbated by any movement, sometimes to the point of nausea and vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Presbycusis
B)   Ruptured eardrum
C)   Otosclerosis
D)   Pruritus
E)   LabyrinthitisF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

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

The answer of Letter B in the figure is an...

Question 13

When performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen letter chart, the patient should ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   close the eye not being tested
B)   stand with heels at the 20-foot mark
C)   start reading the chart at the 40-foot line
D)   stand with toes at the 20-foot mark
E)   hold the chart at arm's lengthF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

If you adjust an audiometer to increase the decibel level, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   louder
B)   softer
C)   higher-pitched
D)   lower-pitched
E)   weakerF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperopia
B)   Myopia
C)   Presbyopia
D)   Color blindness
E)   Contrast sensitivityF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a condition in which fluid pressure builds up inside the eye.
B)   Standard Precautions should be used when working with a patient with conjunctivitis.
C)   Excessive glare can cause conjunctivitis.
D)   When caused by a virus, conjunctivitis produces a watery discharge from the eye.
E)   When caused by bacteria, conjunctivitis may produce pus that may form a crust.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C) A

Question 17

Which of the following actions helps prevent systemic absorption of a topical medication used in the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)   Applying pressure just below the inner corner of the eye
B)   Tilting the head toward the opposite eye
C)   Irrigating the eye after applying the medication
D)   Asking the patient to blink rapidly after applying the medication
E)   Keeping the eye open (without blinking)  for 15 secondsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

A progressive disease that causes loss of vision in the center of an image, while peripheral vision remains intact, is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   cataracts
B)   glaucoma
C)   macular degeneration
D)   presbyopia
E)   iritisF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

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) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Another name for anterior uveitis is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for anterior uveitis is ________....

Exam 43: Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

The Snellen letter chart is commonly used to test for ____.

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

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In which disorder do misaligned or unbalanced eye muscles cause the eyes to appear to be looking in two different directions?

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An external hordeolum, which is the result of an eyelash follicle infection, is commonly known as ____.

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When the cornea or lens has an abnormal shape, causing blurred images in near or distant vision, the condition is called ________.

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Which of the following should not be included in patient education about preventive eye care?

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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.

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The misalignment of the eyes is called ________ and makes it look like a person is looking in two different directions.

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The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid is ________.

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An eye should be flushed out, or ________, to wash out foreign materials such as dust, sand, or chemicals.

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Which ear disorder makes the room appear to spin-a sensation that is exacerbated by any movement, sometimes to the point of nausea and vomiting?

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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.

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When performing a visual acuity test using the Snellen letter chart, the patient should ____.

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If you adjust an audiometer to increase the decibel level, the sound produced by the audiometer will become ____.

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Testing for which of the following can detect cataracts or problems of the retina even before the sharpness of the patient's vision is impaired?

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Which of the following statements about conjunctivitis is not true?

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Which of the following actions helps prevent systemic absorption of a topical medication used in the eye?

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A progressive disease that causes loss of vision in the center of an image, while peripheral vision remains intact, is ____.

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

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Another name for anterior uveitis is ________.

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