EYES
Which method of anesthesia is preferred for rhytidectomy procedures?
Question 9Answer
a.Bier block
b.epidural
c.monitored (MAC)
d.topical
c. MAC
Which procedure surgically treats glaucoma?
Question 54Answer
a.enucleation
b.iridectomy
c.keratoplasty
d.scleral buckle
b.iridectomy
What is the name of the gelatin-like fluid that fills the posterior cavity of the eye?
vitreous humor
A trephine is used in which ophthalmologic procedure?
Question 68Answer
a.dacryocystorhinostomy
b.enucleation
c.keratoplasty
d.strabismus correction
c.keratoplasty
Which of the following is the term for "crossed eyes"?
Question 80Answer
a.amblyopia
b.estropia
c.myopia
d.presbyopia
b.estropia
Cataracts are categorized as a general condition of aging rather than a disease process.
TRUE
Which of the following is an inward turning of the eyelid with resulting corneal irritation?
Question 55Answer
a.cataract
b.chalazion
c.ectropian
d.entropian
entropian
The normal condition of the lens of the eye is:
Question 62Answer
a.opaque and biconcave
b.opaque and biconvex
c.transparent and biconcave
d.transparent and biconvex
transparent and biconvex
What is the condition of the lens that is treated by cataract extraction?
Question 69Answer
a.abraded
b.detached
c.lacerated
d.opacified
d.opacified
Which structure has four layers: epithelial cells, substantia propria, elastic lamina, and endothelial cells?
Question 79Answer
a.cornea
b.crystalline lens
c.macula
d.retina
cornea
Which type of incision is MOST frequently used to excise excess skin in a blepharoplasty procedure?
Question 38Answer
a.elliptical
b.oblique
c.paramedian
d.Z-shaped
a.elliptical
Which instrument is used to remove the cataract lens in preparation for intraocular lens placement?
Question 56Answer
a.CUSA
b.trephine
c.ocutome
d.phacoemulsification hand piece
d.phacoemulsification hand piece
What is the portion of the eye between the cornea and the iris in which aqueous fluid flows and nourishes tissues?
Question 61Answer
a.anterior chamber
b.posterior chamber
c.fovea
d.macula
a.anterior chamber
If looking at the right eye of a patient and assigning clock positions of 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock to the rectus eye muscles, which of the following would be CORRECT?
Question 70Answer
a.12 = superior; 3 = medial; 6 = inferior; 9 = lateral
b.12 = superior; 3 = lateral; 6 = inferior; 9 = medial
c.12 = inferior; 3 = medial; 6 = lateral; 9 = superior
d.12 = inferior; 3 = lateral; 6 = medial; 9 = superior
12 = superior; 3 = medial; 6 = inferior; 9 = lateral
Which procedure may be done in conjunction with vitrectomy if the surgeon is unable to gain visualization of the posterior cavity of the eye?
Question 78Answer
a.enucleation
b.iridectomy
c.keratoplasty
d.lensectomy
d.lensectomy
Where would a Veirs rod be placed to relieve or prevent obstruction?
Question 52Answer
a.canaliculus
b.choroid body
c.conjunctiva
d.crystalline lens
a.canaliculus
What is another name for a cystic structure caused by an inflammatory response to material trapped in a meibomian gland?
Question 58Answer
a.cataract
b.chalazion
c.ectropian
d.entropian
b.chalazion
hat is the name of the structure that is a small depression containing only cones and has the highest visual acuity?
Question 64Answer
a.ciliary body
b.central fovea
c.choroid coat
d.crystalline lens
b.central fovea
All of the following are methods of intraocular lens insertion EXCEPT:
Question 71Answer
a.fan-folded through small incision
b.flat, original shape through larger incision
c.folded in half through medium incision
d.rolled up and passed through small tube
fan-folded through small incision
Tetracaine drops are used in ophthalmologic procedures to:
Question 77Answer
a.fill the posterior cavity to prevent retinal detachment
b.numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures
c.irrigate the cornea to prevent drying and abrasions
d.flush traumatic laceration tissue to prevent post-op SSI
b.numb the surface of the eye and surrounding structures
Perfluoropropane and sulfur hexafluoride are used to:
Question 53Answer
a.anesthetize the eye
b.constrict the pupil
c.keep pressure on the retina
d.prevent post-op infections
c.keep pressure on the retina
For which surgical procedure would an Fragmatome be used?
Question 60Answer
a.vitrectomy
b.enucleation
c.keratoplasty
d.strabismus correction
a.vitrectomy
Which of the following is a pharmacologic agent that constricts the pupil of the eye?
Question 67Answer
a.acetylcholine
b.atropine
c.betamethasone
d.viscoelastic
a.acetylcholine
Which procedure done on an eye with internal malfunction or loss of contents and no possible recovery of sight provides better mobility and cosmetic result with a prosthetic eye?
Question 76Answer
a.iridectomy
b.enucleation
c.evisceration
d.recession
c.evisceration
What is the name of the opening created in the outer tunic for insertion of the infusion cannula for excision of vitreous?
Question 84Answer
a.dacryocystorhinostomy
b.iridotomy
c.sclerotomy
d.vitrectomy
c.sclerotomy