Question 1

The transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris is the

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A)  sclera.
B)  cornea.
C)  choroid.
D)  lens.

Question 2

The range of frequencies for normal speech is

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A)  80 to 120 db.
B)  512 to 1024 Hz.
C)  300 to 4000 Hz.
D)  6000 to 8000 Hz.

Question 3

The function of cerumen is to

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A)  inhibit the growth of pathogens.
B)  lubricate and protect the ear canal.
C)  facilitate the transmission of sound waves.
D)  stabilize air pressure in the middle ear. B

Question 4

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/40 in the left eye.At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

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A)  20 feet
B)  30 feet
C)  40 feet
D)  60 feet

Question 5

Tympanometry is most useful in diagnosing patients with

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A)  serous otitis media.
B)  conductive hearing loss.
C)  sensorineural hearing loss.
D)  auditory nerve damage.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most specific type of hearing test?

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A)  Tuning fork test
B)  Audiometry
C)  Whisper test
D)  Otoscopy

Question 7

How much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each Ishihara color plate?

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A)  3 seconds
B)  10 seconds
C)  1 minute
D)  As long as is needed

Question 8

The outer layer of the eye,composed of tough,white,fibrous connective tissue,is the

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A)  sclera.
B)  cornea.
C)  choroid.
D)  conjunctiva.

Question 9

Which of the following can result in conductive hearing loss?

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A)  Serous otitis media
B)  Ototoxicity
C)  Old age
D)  Pierced ears

Question 10

Which of the following represents a decrease in the elasticity of the lens as a result of the aging process?

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A)  Glaucoma
B)  Presbyopia
C)  Hyperopia
D)  Cataracts

Question 11

Which of the following structures functions in maintaining equilibrium?

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A)  Cochlea
B)  Auditory nerve
C)  Ear ossicles
D)  Semicircular canals

Question 12

After performing an ear instillation,the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to

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A)  avoid pressure on the tympanic membrane.
B)  allow complete distribution of the medication.
C)  allow drainage of excess medication.
D)  prevent dizziness. B

Question 13

Visual acuity refers to

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A)  sharpness of vision.
B)  the ability to distinguish colors.
C)  an error of refraction.
D)  a weakness in muscle tone of the eye.

Question 14

An eye instillation may be performed to

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A)  remove a foreign object from the eye.
B)  remove eye drainage.
C)  flush out a harmful chemical.
D)  treat an eye infection.

Question 15

The function of the ear auricle is to

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A)  transmit sound waves to the brain.
B)  maintain balance and equilibrium.
C)  receive and collect sound waves.
D)  prevent the entrance of microorganisms into the ear.

Question 16

When performing an eye irrigation,the solution should be released

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A)  at the outer canthus.
B)  toward the upper eyelid.
C)  directly onto the cornea.
D)  at the inner canthus.

Question 17

What is the most common color vision defect?

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A)  Acquired color vision defects
B)  Total color blindness
C)  Congenital color vision defects
D)  Green-blue color vision defect

Question 18

Using the right eye,the patient reads the line marked 20/30 with one error.How would you chart this?

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A)  AS 20/30 - 1
B)  OS 20/30 - 1
C)  OD 20/30 - 1
D)  AD 20/30 - 1

Question 19

A person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as

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A)  myopia.
B)  strabismus.
C)  cataracts.
D)  hyperopia. D

Question 20

Refraction is

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A)  dilation of the pupil.
B)  ability of the eye to bend light rays so that they can be focused on the retina.
C)  ability of the eye to distinguish colors.
D)  transmission of light stimuli from the optic nerve to the brain.

Exam 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

The transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris is the

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The range of frequencies for normal speech is

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The function of cerumen is to

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Tympanometry is most useful in diagnosing patients with

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Which of the following is the most specific type of hearing test?

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How much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each Ishihara color plate?

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The outer layer of the eye,composed of tough,white,fibrous connective tissue,is the

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Which of the following can result in conductive hearing loss?

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Which of the following represents a decrease in the elasticity of the lens as a result of the aging process?

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Which of the following structures functions in maintaining equilibrium?

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After performing an ear instillation,the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to

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Visual acuity refers to

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An eye instillation may be performed to

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When performing an eye irrigation,the solution should be released

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What is the most common color vision defect?

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Using the right eye,the patient reads the line marked 20/30 with one error.How would you chart this?

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