Eye Structure
What is the mucous membrane that lines the inner surfaces of the eyelids and covers the anterior sclera surface of the eye.
a. receptors
b. sclera
c. choroid
d. conjunctiva
d. conjunctiva
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
b. blurred vision
The ____ are responsible for maintaining equilibrium.
a. eustachian tubes
b. tympanic membranes
c. semicircular canals
d. external auditory canals
c. semicircular canals
Which part of the ear carries sound waves to the malleus, incus, and stapes?
a. inner ear
b. middle ear
c. outer ear
b. middle ear
The medical term for a nosebleed.
a. tinnitus
b. candidiasis
c. presbycusis
d. epistaxis
d. epistaxis
In the eye, when the ciliary body contracts, the lens becomes:
a. rounder.
b. narrower.
c. thinner.
d. engorged.
a. rounder.
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
d. itching and burning sensations
What is the Stirrup?
a. pinna
b. malleus
c. incus
d. stapes
d. stapes
What is the gradual loss of hearing that occurs normally as part of the aging process ?
a. presbycusis
b. tinnitus
c. epistaxis
d. candidiasis
a. presbycusis
The nose has the ____________ organ, which is the sense of smell.
a. olfactory sensory neurons
b. organs of Corti
c. thermoreceptors
d. aqueous humors
a. olfactory sensory neurons
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.
C. assists in the refraction process
Glaucoma causes severe:
a. ocular discharge.
b. itching and burning sensations.
c. visual impairment.
d. swelling.
c. visual impairment.
The organ of Corti is located in the:
a. outer ear.
b. inner ear.
c. middle ear.
d. nasal cavity.
b. inner ear.
A tympanostomy is used to treat:
a. otitis media.
b. presbycusis.
c. otosclerosis.
d. otitis externa.
a. otitis media.
What is the treatment of choice for nasal polyps?
a. antibiotics
b. decongestant spray
c. surgical removal
d. steroids
c. surgical removal
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
b. levator palpebrae superioris
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.
b. 24 hours.
What is the Anvil?
a. pinna
b. malleus
c. presbycusis
d. incus
d. incus
What is hearing loss that results from nerve transmission failure within the inner ear or the auditory nerve?
a. sensorineural
b. presbycusis
c. tinnitus
d. astigmatism
a. sensorineural
Which of the following is not a nasal disease?
a. glossitis
b. epistaxis
c. polyps
d. rhinitis
a. glossitis
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.
a. optic disc.
There is no cure for age-related macular degeneration; however, recent studies have shown that modification of risk 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 and mineral supplements
b. smoking cessation
c. sunglasses that provide protection from UV light
d. saline eyedrops
d. saline eyedrops
What is the Auricle?
a. pinna
b. presbycusis
c. malleus
d. stapes
a. pinna
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
d. otitis externa
b. Ménière’s disease
The skin has ________different receptors to perceive the environment.
a. two
b. twelve
c. six
d. seven
d. seven