Test Bank For Medical Assisting Administrative and Clinical Competencies 8th Edition by Blesi

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Chapter 11: The Senses

1. Which muscle of the eye does not move the eyeball but is attached to and moves the eyelid ?
a. inferior oblique
b. levator palpebrae superioris
c. superior oblique
d. medial rectus
ANSWER: b
2. In the eye, when the ciliary body contracts, the lens becomes:
a. rounder
b. narrower
c. thinner
d. engorged
ANSWER: a
3. The aqueous humor:

a. is a thick, jellylike substance
b. maintains the shape of the eyeball
c. assists in the refraction process
d. is produced by the retina
ANSWER: c
4. The area where the optic nerves exit the retina contains neither rods nor cones and is referred to as the:
a. optic disc
b. conjunctiva line
c. lacrimal spot
d. accommodation zone
ANSWER: a
5. Approximately 11 million Americans have some loss of vision from __________ and more than 2 million are living
with an advanced from of the disease.
a. arcus senilis
b. age-related macular degeneration
c. amblyopia
d. cataracts
ANSWER: b
6. What are the two forms of age-related macular degeneration?

a. red and black
b. infantile and senile
c. long and short
d. wet and dry
ANSWER: d
7. There is no cure for age-related macular degeneration; however, recent studies have shown that modification of risk
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factors and interventional measures may slow the advance of the disease. Which of the following is not one of the
recommended modifications or treatments as described in the textbook?
a. vitamin B and D supplements
b. medication to increase blood pressure
c. sunglasses that provide protection from UV light
d. saline eyedrops
ANSWER: d
8. Which of the following is not a symptom of blepharitis?

a. itching and burning sensations
b. blurred vision
c. sticky, crusted eyelids
d. loss of eyelashes
ANSWER: b
9. Treatment of amblyopia depends on the:

a. cause
b. duration
c. age of the patient
d. gender of the patient
ANSWER: a
10. The symptoms of open-angle glaucoma:

a. are insidious
b. typically affect only one eye
c. are very painful
d. are commonly recognized before the disease progresses significantly
ANSWER: a
11. Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetic retinopathy?

a. blurred vision
b. floaters
c. decreased peripheral vision
d. itching and burning sensations
ANSWER: d
12. Glaucoma causes severe:

a. ocular discharge
b. itching and burning sensations
c. visual impairment
d. swelling
ANSWER: c
13. What is the most common type of glaucoma?

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a. closed-angle
b. open-angle
c. wet
d. dry
ANSWER: b
14. With closed-angle glaucoma, unless the pressure in the eye is relieved quickly, blindness may occur within:
a. a few hours
b. 24 hours
c. 2 to 3 days
d. 5 to 7 days
ANSWER: b
15. The primary cause of myopia is associated with the ____ of the eye.
a. shape
b. size
c. age
d. location
ANSWER: a
16. Myopia is most commonly treated with:

a. antibiotic eyedrops
b. surgery
c. hydrating eyedrops
d. glasses or contact lenses
ANSWER: d
17. The organ of Corti is located in the:

a. outer ear
b. inner ear
c. middle ear
d. nasal cavity
ANSWER: b
18. The ____ are responsible for maintaining equilibrium.

a. Eustachian tubes
b. tympanic membranes
c. semicircular canals
d. external auditory canals
ANSWER: c
19. A tympanostomy is used to treat:

a. otitis media
b. presbycusis
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c. otosclerosis
d. otitis externa
ANSWER: a
20. What is the treatment of choice for nasal polyps?

a. antibiotics
b. decongestant spray
c. surgical removal
d. steroids
ANSWER: c
Match each term with its definition.

a. receptors
b. sclera
c. choroid
d. astigmatism
e. conjunctiva
f. myopia
g. hyperopia
h. cataract
i. conjunctivitis
j. corneal abrasion
k. corneal ulcer
l. iritis
m. ptosis
n. esotropia
o. exotropia
21. Mucous membrane that lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids and covers the anterior sclera surface of the eye
ANSWER: e
22. Peripheral nerve endings of sensory nerves that respond to stimuli

ANSWER: a
23. Drooping of the upper eyelid

ANSWER: m
24. Gradually developing opacity of the lens

ANSWER: h
25. Abnormally outward gaze

ANSWER: o
26. Scratch or trauma to the cornea

ANSWER: j
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27. Collection of blood vessels that form the blood supply to the outer portions of the retina
ANSWER: c
28. Nearsightedness
ANSWER: f
29. Abnormally inward gaze

ANSWER: n
30. Blurred vision caused by an abnormally shaped cornea

ANSWER: d
31. Acute disease caused by an infectious infiltration into the cornea

ANSWER: k
32. Farsightedness
ANSWER: g
33. Condition commonly known as pinkeye

ANSWER: i
34. Inflammation of the iris

ANSWER: l
35. Tough, white fibrous tissue that helps maintain the shape of the eyeball
ANSWER: b
Match each term with its definition.

a. pinna
b. tympanic membrane
c. sensorineural
d. presbycusis
e. tinnitus
f. epistaxis
g. candidiasis
h. malleus
i. incus
j. stapes
36. Fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat
ANSWER: g
37. Stirrup
ANSWER: j

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38. Eardrum
ANSWER: b
39. Anvil
ANSWER: i
40. Auricle
ANSWER: a
41. Medical term for a nosebleed

ANSWER: f
42. Hammer
ANSWER: h
43. Hearing loss that results from nerve transmission failure within the inner ear or the auditory nerve
ANSWER: c
44. Ringing in the ears

ANSWER: e
45. Gradual loss of hearing that occurs normally as part of the aging process
ANSWER: d
Match to the disease of diabetic retinopathy whether the description is a system involved or pathology present. Note:
Answers may be used more than once.
a. system involved
b. pathology present
46. Circulatory
ANSWER: a
47. Blurred vision

ANSWER: b
48. Floaters
ANSWER: b
49. Endocrine
ANSWER: a
50. Hyperglycemia
ANSWER: b
51. Retinal blood vessel changes

ANSWER: b
52. Nervous (senses)

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ANSWER: a
53. Neuropathy
ANSWER: b
54. Decreased peripheral vision

ANSWER: b
55. Edema
ANSWER: b
56. The _______________ evaluates balance.

a. presbycusis
b. otosclerosis
c. videonystagmograph
d. audiograph
ANSWER: c
57. The nose has the ____________ organ, which is the sense of smell.
a. olfactory
b. Corti
c. thermoreceptors
d. aqueous humor
ANSWER: a
58. Diseases of the mouth include all except:

a. rhinitis
b. candidiasis
c. glossitis
d. oral cancer
ANSWER: a
59. Which of the following is not a nasal disease?

a. glossitis
b. epistaxis
c. polyps
d. rhinitis
ANSWER: a
60. The skin has ________different receptors to perceive the environment.

a. two
b. twelve
c. six
d. seven
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ANSWER: d
Looking at retinal detachment as an example, match the following to its description/definition. Note: Answers may be
used more than once.
a. description
b. signs and symptoms
c. etiology
d. treatment
61. Patient’s complaints of seeing floating spots, flashes of light, and a gradual vision loss
ANSWER: b
62. Can happen due to normal aging

ANSWER: c
63. If a hole or tear is found when the detachment is very small, a coagulation laser beam can be used to seal or
“spotweld” the retina to prevent progression of the detachment
ANSWER: d
64. Folds, tears, and a ballooning inward of the retina may be seen
ANSWER: b
65. This disorder is characterized by the separation of the retina from its underlying support layers
ANSWER: a
66. There are three main types of retinal detachment (RD): rhegmatogenous, exudative, and traction
ANSWER: a
67. Can occur due to buildup of fluids underneath the retina

ANSWER: c
68. If significant detachment is already present, then surgical therapy is necessary to reattach the retina
ANSWER: d
69. Laser (heat) and cryotherapy (cold) are used to create a sterile inflammatory response that scars the retinal
tissues back together
ANSWER: d
70. The most common cause is severe diabetic retinopathy

ANSWER: c
71. The condition known as _______________ is characterized by severe vertigo (dizziness) and tinnitus (ringing in
the ears). Violent attacks may last from 10 minutes to hours and cause severe nausea, vomiting, and perspiration
a. labyrinthectomy
b. Ménière’s disease
c. motion sickness
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d. otitis externa
ANSWER: b
Match the following description to the inner, middle, or outer ear. Note: Answers may be used more than once.
a. inner ear
b. middle ear
c. outer ear
72. The auricle

ANSWER: c
73. Carries sound waves to the malleus, incus, and stapes

ANSWER: b
74. Continues the vibrations through the cochlea and the organ of Corti to the temporal lobe of the cerebrum
ANSWER: a
75. The auditory canal

ANSWER: c
76. The tympanic membrane

ANSWER: c
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Chapter 11: The Senses

3. The aqueous humor:

6. What are the two forms of age-related macular degeneration?

Chapter 11: The Senses

8. Which of the following is not a symptom of blepharitis?

9. Treatment of amblyopia depends on the:

10. The symptoms of open-angle glaucoma:

11. Which of the following is not a symptom of diabetic retinopathy?

12. Glaucoma causes severe:

13. What is the most common type of glaucoma?

Chapter 11: The Senses

16. Myopia is most commonly treated with:

17. The organ of Corti is located in the:

18. The ____ are responsible for maintaining equilibrium.

19. A tympanostomy is used to treat:

Chapter 11: The Senses

20. What is the treatment of choice for nasal polyps?

Match each term with its definition.

22. Peripheral nerve endings of sensory nerves that respond to stimuli

23. Drooping of the upper eyelid

24. Gradually developing opacity of the lens

25. Abnormally outward gaze

26. Scratch or trauma to the cornea

Chapter 11: The Senses

29. Abnormally inward gaze

30. Blurred vision caused by an abnormally shaped cornea

31. Acute disease caused by an infectious infiltration into the cornea

33. Condition commonly known as pinkeye

34. Inflammation of the iris

Match each term with its definition.

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Chapter 11: The Senses

41. Medical term for a nosebleed

44. Ringing in the ears

47. Blurred vision

51. Retinal blood vessel changes

52. Nervous (senses)

Chapter 11: The Senses

54. Decreased peripheral vision

56. The _______________ evaluates balance.

58. Diseases of the mouth include all except:

59. Which of the following is not a nasal disease?

60. The skin has ________different receptors to perceive the environment.

Chapter 11: The Senses

62. Can happen due to normal aging

67. Can occur due to buildup of fluids underneath the retina

70. The most common cause is severe diabetic retinopathy

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Chapter 11: The Senses

72. The auricle

73. Carries sound waves to the malleus, incus, and stapes

75. The auditory canal

76. The tympanic membrane

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