Question 1

Cloudy, opaque areas on the lens that prevent light from going through the lens are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ptosis
B)   glaucoma
C)   cataracts
D)   astigmatism
E)   strabismusF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

A person who is profoundly deaf and cannot benefit from using a hearing aid may be a candidate for a(n) ________, which stimulates the auditory nerve.

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The answer of A person who is profoundly deaf and...

Question 3

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 4

A(n) ________ is used to examine the eyelids, iris, lens, and cornea, and consists of a magnifying lens combined with a light source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is used to examine the...

Question 5

Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved?

Accepted Answer

A)   Astigmatism
B)   Hyperopia
C)   Myopia
D)   Presbyopia
E)   CataractsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is not used to diagnose ear problems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Audiometer
B)   Ophthalmoscope
C)   Tympanometer
D)   Tuning forks
E)   OtoscopeF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with a light that is used to view the inner eye structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   louder
B)   softer
C)   higher-pitched
D)   lower-pitched
E)   weakerF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is not a possible symptom of an ear infection in a young child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fever
B)   Excessive crankiness
C)   Difficulty balancing
D)   Rubbing the ear
E)   VomitingF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A(n) ________ is a specialist who focuses on evaluating and correcting hearing problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a specialist who focuses...

Question 11

For which of the following patients is ear irrigation not contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A)   A patient with an ear infection
B)   A patient who has had a mastoidectomy
C)   A patient whose eardrum has been ruptured
D)   A patient with pressure-equalizing tubes in the ear
E)   A patient with cerumen impactionF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

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 13

The common term for an external hordeolum is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common term for an external hordeolum...

Question 14

Which of the following is not the responsibility of a medical assistant in an otologist's office?

Accepted Answer

A)   Performing auditory screening
B)   Administering ear medications
C)   Helping with tympanometry
D)   Microscopic earwax removal
E)   Performing ear irrigationsF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

The branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy and diseases of the eye is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The branch of medicine specializing in the...

Question 16

Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object, an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Otosclerosis
B)   Ruptured eardrum
C)   Ménière's disease
D)   Presbycusis
E)   LabyrinthitisF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

In a procedure known as ________, a hole in the retina is fixed using surgical fixation with cold.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a procedure known as ________, a...

Question 19

Near vision is tested using a(n)  ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Jaeger chart
B)   Ishihara book
C)   Snellen chart
D)   Landolt C chart
E)   Vistech Consultants systemF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Fran is in the medical office because of a painful swelling at the edge of her eye. The physician examines it and tells her it is a sty. Which of the following statements might you include in your patient education for Fran?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Sty is caused by the same skin condition that causes dandruff."
B)   "The best thing to do is wait until it forms a white head and then pop it."
C)   "Applying warm, moist compresses may help the sty drain sooner."
D)   "To prevent sty in the future, stay away from dust, smoke, wind, and excessive glare."
E)   "We can irrigate the eye to help relieve the irritation from the sty."F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 43: Assisting With Eye and Ear Care

Cloudy, opaque areas on the lens that prevent light from going through the lens are ____.

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A(n) ________ is a handheld instrument with a light that is used to view the inner eye structures.

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

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Near vision is tested using a(n) ____.

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

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The branch of medicine specializing in the anatomy and diseases of the eye is ________.

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

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Which of the following is not a possible symptom of an ear infection in a young child?

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Which of the following is not the responsibility of a medical assistant in an otologist's office?

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Which ear disorder is the result of injury from a sharp object, an explosion, a sudden change in air pressure, or severe middle ear infection?

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A(n) ________ is a specialist who focuses on evaluating and correcting hearing problems.

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A(n) ________ is used to examine the eyelids, iris, lens, and cornea, and consists of a magnifying lens combined with a light source.

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Which of the following is not used to diagnose ear problems?

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In a procedure known as ________, a hole in the retina is fixed using surgical fixation with cold.

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Which condition distorts vision because the cornea is unevenly curved?

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A person who is profoundly deaf and cannot benefit from using a hearing aid may be a candidate for a(n) ________, which stimulates the auditory nerve.

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Fran is in the medical office because of a painful swelling at the edge of her eye. The physician examines it and tells her it is a sty. Which of the following statements might you include in your patient education for Fran?

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The common term for an external hordeolum is ________.

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

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For which of the following patients is ear irrigation not contraindicated?

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