Question 1

The __________ within the cochlea is lined with hairlike sensory cells; these cells are surrounded by nerve fibers that stimulate the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in sound.

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Question 2

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes

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A)   applying a sterile solution from the inner canthus outward.
B)   applying the solution directly to the eyeball.
C)   directing the solution toward the lower conjunctival sac.
D)   A and B
E)   A and C

Question 3

Summarize the purpose of eye irrigations and the instillation of eye medications.

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Eye irrigation relieves inflammation, re...

Question 4

An optician is an important member of the eye care team who is responsible for

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A)   performing eye examinations.
B)   writing prescriptions for corrective lenses.
C)   preparing corrective lenses from physicians' prescriptions.
D)   screening patients for vision abnormalities.

Question 5

In individuals over age 40, the elasticity of the internal lens of the eye is diminished; this condition is called __________.

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The answer of In individuals over age 40, the elasticity...

Question 6

Which of the following is true about the aqueous humor of the eye?

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A)   It is located in the anterior cavity of the eye between the cornea and the lens.
B)   It helps maintain normal pressure in the eye.
C)   It is continuously produced by the ciliary processes to nourish tissues.
D)   All of the above are true.

Question 7

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has

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A)   glaucoma.
B)   a cataract.
C)   ptosis.
D)   a stye.

Question 8

The vitreous humor helps maintain the shape of the anterior portion of the eye.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Up and back
B)   Straight down
C)   Down and away from head
D)   The canal need not be straightened if the patient is lying on his or her side.

Question 10

A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A near vision screening test, which can be used in the physician's office, can screen the patient for which vision problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   Myopia
B)   Astigmatism
C)   Presbyopia
D)   Presbycusis

Question 12

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

Question 13

When instilling ear drops in an adult, pull the pinna

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A)   up and back.
B)   down and front.

Question 14

A form of strabismus seen in young children is __________.

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

Question 15

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n)

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A)   DO.
B)   ophthalmologist.
C)   optician.
D)   ophthalmologist

Question 16

Which of the following conditions exhibits with purulent fluid present in the middle ear and causes the patient to have pain, fever, and hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Serious otitis media
B)   Suppurative otitis media
C)   Otitis externa
D)   Ménière's disease
E)   All of the above

Question 17

Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

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

Question 18

Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except

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A)   impacted cerumen.
B)   ototoxic medications.
C)   fluid in the middle ear.
D)   chronic ear infections.

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

The neurologic center of vision is located in the

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A)   retina.
B)   cornea.
C)   fovea centralis.
D)   optic disc.

Exam 30: Assisting in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

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

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The __________ within the cochlea is lined with hairlike sensory cells; these cells are surrounded by nerve fibers that stimulate the eighth cranial nerve, resulting in sound.

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The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes

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Which of the following is true about the aqueous humor of the eye?

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An optician is an important member of the eye care team who is responsible for

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Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except

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Treatment for a corneal abrasion includes

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A miotic medication causes the pupil to constrict.

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A near vision screening test, which can be used in the physician's office, can screen the patient for which vision problem?

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A form of strabismus seen in young children is __________.

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When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

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

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The vitreous humor helps maintain the shape of the anterior portion of the eye.

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Which of the following conditions exhibits with purulent fluid present in the middle ear and causes the patient to have pain, fever, and hearing loss?

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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n)

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A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has

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The neurologic center of vision is located in the

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Summarize the purpose of eye irrigations and the instillation of eye medications.

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In individuals over age 40, the elasticity of the internal lens of the eye is diminished; this condition is called __________.

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When instilling ear drops in an adult, pull the pinna

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