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WorksheetsCH 39: ASSISTING WITH EYE AND EAR CARE REVIEW
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) ________ is a doctor of optometry, not a medical doctor, who can perform eye examinations, prescribe medications needed for an eye examination, and write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.
a)
chiropractor
b)
gynecologist
c)
ophthalmologist
d)
optometrist
2.
The ________ is used to view inner parts of the eye.
a)
MICROSCOPE
b)
TELESCOPE
c)
OPHTHALMASCOPE
d)
OTOSCOPE
3.
Errors of ________ occur when the eyeball is either too long or too short, the lens loses its elasticity, or the lens or cornea has an irregular curvature.
a)
RATRACTION
b)
REFRACTION
c)
RENUNCIATION
d)
RETRUSION
4.
The ________ is the clear, transparent covering of the eye.
a)
CORNEA
b)
IRIS
c)
PUPIL
d)
EYELID
5.
Radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure that may be performed to correct ________.
a)
NEARSIGHTEDNESS
b)
MYOPIA
c)
FARSIGHTEDNESS
d)
BOTH A & B
6.
The ability to distinguish colors depends on the cones of the retina, which react to light and permit us to see shades of red, green, and ________.
a)
YELLOW
b)
RED
c)
BLUE
d)
WHITE
7.
The lens of the eye loses its ________ with age and cannot change from viewing distant objects to close work as readily as before.
a)
HARDNESS
b)
ELASTICITY
c)
SHAPE
d)
MEMORY
8.
An eye exam every ________ is important to monitor changing conditions in the patient’s vision.
a)
6 MONTHS
b)
1 YEAR
c)
1 OR 2 YEARS
d)
4 TO 5 YEARS
9.
Physicians who specialize in the ear are known as all of the following EXCEPT ________.
a)
OTOLOGIST
b)
ORTHODONTISTS
c)
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGISTS
d)
ENT
10.
________ is a recording of the electrical activity produced when the cochlea is stimulated.
a)
ECHOCOCHLEOGRAPHY
b)
ELECTRONYSTAGMOGRAPHY
c)
STAPEDECTOMY
d)
TYMPANOMETRY
11.
Children with ________ appear “cross-eyed” and may need to wear a patch over the “good” eye to strengthen the weaker eye.
a)
strabismus
b)
astigmatism
c)
hyperopia
d)
myopia
12.
The myopic eye requires a ________ lens to correct vision.
a)
concave
b)
convex
c)
congruent
d)
convoluted
13.
Testing for ________ vision acuity should be done if the patient complains of difficulty reading or performing other close-range tasks.
a)
near
b)
distant
c)
isolated
d)
secluded
14.
The ________ test is printed in either card or booklet form with a single color-dot illustration containing a number, or curved lines and shapes.
a)
Ishihara
b)
Kroll
c)
Moyer
d)
Rines
15.
________ is surgical repair of the cornea.
a)
Keratometry
b)
Keratoplasty
c)
Gonioscopy
d)
Electroretinogram
16.
________ is a surgical procedure for replacing the contents of the vitreous chamber of the eye.
a)
Radial keratotomy
b)
Tonometry
c)
Vitrectomy
d)
Visual acuity
17.
All of the following are changes in structure and function of the eye with age EXCEPT __.
a)
eyelids droop because of decrease in amount of fatty tissue in the lids.
b)
tears decrease both in quality and quantity.
c)
depth vision is diminished.
d)
conjunctiva becomes thicker and wetter.
18.
Make patients aware that in case of chemicals splashing in the eye, they should flood the eye with water for ________ minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
19.
________ hearing loss is due to obstruction of sound waves; thus, the sound waves never reach the organ of Corti.
a)
Induction
b)
Conduction
c)
Conjunction
d)
Reduction
20.
Hearing is considered to be within normal limits if the patient hears sounds up to ________ decibels, depending on environmental noise.
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
21.
All of the following are signs and symptoms of nasal problems EXCEPT:
a)
nosebleeds
b)
reduced sense of smell
c)
sneezing
d)
congestion
22.
________ is a surgical puncture of the eardrum with removal of fluid and pus from the middle ear. It is used to eliminate a persistent ear infection and excessive pressure on the tympanic membrane. A tube is placed in the tympanic membrane to allow drainage of the middle ear cavity.
a)
Myringoplasty
b)
Myringotomy
c)
Otoplasty
d)
Otoscopy
23.
An ________ is a technician who specializes in grinding lenses and preparing eyeglasses and contact lenses.
a)
optician
b)
ophthalmologist
c)
optometrist
d)
ophthalmic
24.
Before testing with the Snellen E chart, have the patient demonstrate by pointing his or her finger in the direction the ________ is pointing so as to determine whether or NOT the patient can follow your directions.
a)
G
b)
C
c)
F
d)
E
25.
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for defects in color vision?
a)
excessive sleeping
b)
inherited
c)
acquired through disease
d)
acquired through injury
26.
________ means the individual was born with the condition.
a)
Premature
b)
Postpartum
c)
Congenital
d)
Birthright
27.
For the Ishihara test, the patient is shown 14 color plates or pages and must correctly identify ________ to be considered to have color vision within normal limits.
a)
7
b)
10
c)
12
d)
14
28.
________ is the process of injecting dye to observe the movement of blood for the purpose of detecting lesions in the macular area of the retina and determine in turn if there is detachment of the retina.
a)
Slit-lamp microscopy
b)
corneal transplant
c)
electroretinogram
d)
fluorescein angiography
29.
The organ of Corti, located in the cochlea (a part of the inner ear), contains ________-like fibers that convert the waves of sound that travel through the ear.
a)
hair
b)
string
c)
wax
d)
skin
30.
A(n) ________ is an allied health professional who performs diagnostic hearing tests, assesses patient’s hearing, fits hearing aids, teaches proper use of the hearing aid, and rehabilitates clients with hearing loss.
a)
ophthalmic assistant
b)
certified ophthalmic assistant
c)
audiologist
d)
audio specialist
31.
The abbreviations AD, for right ear, AS, for left ear, and ________ for both ears should be used when charting results involving ears.
a)
AE
b)
AU
c)
AO
d)
AI
32.
________, or nearsightedness, means that the eye sees near objects well but distant ones appear blurry.
a)
Presbyopia
b)
Hyperopia
c)
Myopic
d)
Myopia
33.
The ________ is a metal instrument that produces vibrations when struck.
a)
tuning fork
b)
otoscope
c)
audiometer
d)
ophthalmscope
34.
A(n) ________ ear infection is the most frequent ear problem in the pediatric patient, particularly those under 6 years of age.
a)
outer
b)
inner
c)
middle
d)
upper
35.
Surgical treatment for children with reoccurring ear infections is a myringotomy, which entails ________ the eardrum to release pressure and inserting a small plastic tube to permit drainage of the middle ear.
a)
removing
b)
cutting
c)
moving
d)
replacing
36.
________ is essential in the process of learning to talk because speech is based on imitation of sounds and mimicking the way words are used to communicate.
a)
seeing
b)
believing
c)
knowing
d)
hearing
37.
Patients need to understand the connection between repetitive exposure to loud noise and ________.
a)
blindness
b)
deafness
c)
paing
d)
blood pressure
38.
If signs of infection are present in the throat, a throat ________ may be ordered to determine the infecting agent.
a)
dissection
b)
biopsy
c)
culture
d)
operation
39.
________ is the use of a lighted instrument to examine the external auditory canal and the middle ear.
a)
Otoscopy
b)
Stapedectomy
c)
Tympanometry
d)
Otoplasty
40.
A(n) ________ is a surgical opening made in the cavity within the mastoid process to alleviate pressure from infection and allow for drainage.
a)
mastoid antrotomy
b)
mastoid x-rahy
c)
falling test
d)
electronystagmography
41.
Office policies are ________ regarding whether or NOT to have patients wear corrective lenses during the test and whether to test each eye individually or both eyes together.
a)
similiar
b)
the same
c)
uniform
d)
different
42.
The Ishihara booklet or cards should be stored out of ________ to prevent fading of the color plates.
a)
sight
b)
direct light
c)
indirect light
d)
reach
43.
Contrast sensitivity measures the patient’s ability to distinguish faint differences in shades of ________.
a)
black
b)
white
c)
gray
d)
color
44.
________ of the ear is necessary to remove impacted earwax or foreign matter from the ear.
a)
Irrigation
b)
removal
c)
tubular litigation
d)
impaction
45.
The most common cause of throat infection is the Streptococcus bacteria, Group ________.
a)
C
b)
E
c)
D
d)
A
46.
________ is the removal of the stapes bone to treat otosclerosis (hardening of the bone).
a)
Stapedectomy
b)
Tympanometry
c)
Tympanoplasty
d)
Weber test
47.
________ is the recording of eye movement in response to specific stimuli, such as sound, water, or air.
a)
Electrocochlelography
b)
Electronystagmography
c)
audiometric test
d)
Myringoplasty
48.
A result of 20/20 vision means that a person with normal distance acuity could read a line from a Snellen eye chart at a distance of ________ feet.
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
40
49.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise over ________ decibels can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
a)
25
b)
45
c)
65
d)
85
50.
An ________ is a medical doctor who can perform eye examinations and eye surgery, and prescribe medications, eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
a)
ophthalmologist
b)
optometrist
c)
otologist
d)
entomologist
51.
When instilling eye medication, do all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
perform hand hygiene.
b)
give the patient a tissue to blot cheeks.
c)
touch the dropper or ointment tube to the eye.
d)
pull down the lower eyelid exposing the conjunctiva.
52.
When irrigating a two-year-old child’s ear, the medical assistant should ________.
a)
pull the earlobe up and back
b)
pull the earlobe towards the face
c)
cover the earlobe with gauze
d)
pull the earlobe down and back
53.
How many times should a medical assistant check a medication label to make sure it has the right name, expiration date, and concentration?
a)
once
b)
twice
c)
three times
d)
this is not the role of the medical assistant
54.
Which of the following has a higher decibel level than a motorcycle?
a)
washing machine
b)
freight train
c)
snow blower
d)
library
55.
Involuntary rapid eye movement in response to stimuli is called:
a)
strabismus
b)
nystagmus
c)
stigmatism
d)
presbycusis
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