Deck 6: The Sensory System Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Question 1

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term otoscope.

A) AW-toh-skohp
B) AW-tuh-skohp
C) OH-toh-skohp
D) OH-too-skohp

Answer 1

OH-toh-skohp

Question 2

Translate the root acous/o.

A) Eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) Hearing condition
D) Mastoid process
E) Sound

Answer 2

Sound

Question 3

Which root refers to the clear membrane that covers the sclera and lines the eyelids?

A) corne/o
B) conjunctiv/o
C) karat/o
D) phac/o
E) scler/o

Answer 3

conjunctiv/o

Question 4

Translate the root salping/o as it is related to the ear.

A) Eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) Hearing condition
D) Mastoid process
E) Sound

Question 5

Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to the eye?

A) ocul/o
B) ophthalm/o
C) opia
D) opt/o

Question 6

Identify and define the roots in the medical term blepharoconjunctivitis.

A) blepharo eyelid; conjunctiv conjunctiva
B) blepharo eyelid; itis inflammation
C) blepharo tear; conjunctiv conjunctiva
D) blepharo tear; conjunctiv eyelid
E) conjunctiv conjunctiva; itis inflammation

Question 7

Translate the root phac/o.

A) Ciliary body
B) Iris
C) Lens
D) Retina
E) Tear

Question 8

Which root refers to the innermost part of the ear that contains both the cochlea, which controls hearing, and the vestibular system, which controls balance?

A) cochle/o
B) labyrinth/o
C) ot/o
D) salping/o
E) vestibul/o

Question 9

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term blepharopyorrhea into its component parts?

A) blepharo/pyorrhea
B) blepharopyo/rrhea
C) blepharo/pyo/rrhea
D) ble/pharo/pyo/rrhea
E) ble/phar/opy/orrh/ea

Question 10

Identify and define the roots in the medical term sclerokeratitis.

A) kerat cornea; sclero lens
B) kerat cornea; sclero sclera
C) kerat lens; sclero sclera
D) kerat lens; itis inflammation
E) sclera lens; itis inflammation

Question 11

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term phakitis.

A) fah-KAI-tis
B) fah-KIH-tis
C) pai-KAI-tis
D) paw-KAI-tis

Question 12

Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to any structure associated with the eye?

A) corne/o
B) conjunctiv/o
C) scler/o
D) vestibul/o
E) vitre/o

Question 13

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term ceruminolysis.

A) ker-ROO-min-AW-lih-sis
B) ker-RUH-main-OH-lai-sis
C) seh-ROO-min-AW-lih-sis
D) seh-RUH-main-OH-lai-sis

Question 14

Translate the root cycl/o.

A) Ciliary body, the circle of tissue surrounding the lens
B) Cornea, the clear surface in the middle of the eye
C) Lens, the part of the eye that gathers light and focuses on images
D) Sclero, the white part of the eye
E) Vitreous liquid, the liquid in the eye that helps focus light on the back of the retina

Question 15

Identify and define the roots in the medical term dacryolith.

A) dacryo - eyelid; lith - formation
B) dacryo - tear, lith - stone
C) cryo - tear; lith - stone
D) dacryo - tear; lith - formation
E) dacryo - eyelid; lith - stone

Question 16

Translate the root lacrim/o.

A) Ciliary body
B) Iris
C) Lens
D) Retina
E) Tear

Question 17

Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?

A) cerumin/o
B) mastoid/o
C) myring/o
D) salping/o
E) vestibul/o

Question 18

Identify and define the root in the medical term tympanic perforation.

A) tym ear
B) tympan ear drum
C) ic pertaining to
D) perfor piercing
E) ation condition

Question 19

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term akinetopsia into its component parts?

A) akinet/opsia
B) a/kinet/opsia
C) a/kin/et/opsia
D) a/kin/et/ops/ia

Question 20

Translate the root myring/o.

A) Eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) Hearing condition
D) Mastoid process
E) Sound

Question 21

Build a medical term that means "eye paralysis."

A) Cycloplegia
B) Miosis
C) Ophthalmalgia
D) Ophthalmoplegia
E) Optokinetic

Question 22

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term sclerokeratoiritis into its component parts?

A) sclerokeratoir/itis
B) sclerokerato/iritis
C) sclero/kerato/iritis
D) sclero/kerato/ir/itis
E) sclero/ker/ato/irit/is

Question 23

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term salpingoscope?

A) salpingo (ear) + scope (instrument to look) = instrument to look in the ear
B) salpingo (eustachian tube) + scope (instrument to look) = instrument to look at the eustachian tubes
C) salpingo (eye) + scope (instrument to look) = instrument to look at the eyes
D) salpingo (sclera) + scope (instrument to measure) = instrument to measure the sclera
E) salpingo (vision) + scope (instrument to measure) = instrument to measure vision

Question 24

Which of the following terms describes nearsightedness?

A) Ambiopia
B) Hemianopsia
C) Hyperopia
D) Myopia
E) Scotopia

Question 25

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term otorhinolaryngologist into its component parts?

A) otorhinolaryngo/logist
B) oto/rhinolaryngo/logist
C) oto/rhino/laryngo/logist
D) oto/rhino/laryn/golog/ist
E) o/to/rhi/no/lar/yn/go/lo/gist

Question 26

Which of the following are problems or complaints related to the inner ear?

A) Cycloplegia, presbycusis
B) Cycloplegia, vertigo
C) Otorrhea, tinnitus
D) Presbycusis, vertigo
E) Tinnitus, vertigo

Question 27

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dacryohemorrhea?

A) dacryo (cornea) + hemo (blood) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = blood on the cornea
B) dacryo (eyelid) + hemo (water) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = fluid buildup on the eyelid
C) dacryo (eye) + hemo (blood) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = blood in the eye
D) dacryo (lens) + hemo (water) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = water on the lens of the eye
E) dacryo (tear) + hemo (blood) + rrhea (excessive discharge) = blood in the tears

Question 28

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term hyperacusis?

A) hyper (over) + acusis (hearing condition) = excessively sensitive hearing
B) hyper (over) + acusis (vision condition) = excessively sensitive vision
C) hyper (over) + acusis (sound) = oversensitivity to sound
D) hyper (under) + acusis (hearing condition) = hard of hearing
E) hyper (under) + acusis (sound) = inability to hear sound

Question 29

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term presbyopia?

A) presby (both) + opia (hearing condition) = good hearing; hearing in both ears
B) presby (double) + opia (hearing condition) = hearing an echo
C) presby (half) + opia (vision condition) = blindness in half the visual field
D) presby (old age) + opia (vision condition) = decreased vision caused by old age
E) presby (over) + opia (vision condition) = farsightedness

Question 30

Build a medical term that means "over vision condition" (farsightedness).

A) Hyperacusis
B) Hyperopia
C) Hypoacusis
D) Myopia

Question 31

Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."

A) Otalgia
B) Otodynia
C) Otomycosis
D) Otorrhea
E) Otosclerosis

Question 32

Which of the following terms refers to ear pain?

A) Dacryocystalgia
B) Iridalgia
C) Keratalgia
D) Ophthalmalgia
E) Otodynia

Question 33

Translate the medical term keratalgia as literally as possible.

A) Cornea pain
B) Ear pain
C) Eye pain
D) Lens pain
E) Middle ear pain

Question 34

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term exophthalmus?

A) ex (after) + ophthalmus (eye) = eyes pointing in opposite directions (away from each other)
B) ex (down) + ophthalmus (eye) = eyes focused on objects below the field of vision
C) ex (in) + ophthalmus (eye) = eyes focused in opposite directions (in or toward each other)
D) ex (out) + ophthalmus (eye) = eyes protruding from the eye socket
E) ex (with) + ophthalmus (eye) = to look with the eyes

Question 35

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term ophthalmomyitis into its component parts?

A) ophthalmo/myitis
B) ophthalmo/my/itis
C) oph/thalmo/myitis
D) oph/thalmo/my/itis
E) oph/thal/mo/my/itis

Question 36

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term dacryocystorhinostomy into its component parts.

A) dacryocystorhino/stomy
B) dacryo/cystorhinostomy
C) dacryo/cysto/rhinosto/my
D) dacryo/cysto/rhino/stomy
E) da/cryo/cysto/rhino/stomy

Question 37

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term optomyometer?

A) opto (ear) + myo (ear drum) + meter (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking at the ear and ear drum
B) opto (ear) + myo (muscle) + meter (instrument for measuring) = instrument for measuring the ear muscles
C) opto (eye) + myo (eyelid) + meter (instrument for looking) = instrument for looking at the eye and eyelid
D) opto (eye) + myo (muscle) + meter (instrument for measuring) = instrument for measuring the strength of eye muscles
E) opto (eye) + myo (vision) + meter (instrument) = instrument for measuring the strength of vision

Question 38

Translate the medical term asthenopia as literally as possible.

A) Dull vision condition
B) No movement vision condition
C) Old age vision condition
D) Over vision condition
E) Weak vision condition

Question 39

Translate the medical term xerophthalmia as literally as possible.

A) Dry ears
B) Dry eyes
C) Dryness of the cornea
D) Ear pain
E) Eye paralysis

Question 40

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term iridocyclectomy into its component parts?

A) irido/cyclectomy
B) iridocycl/ectomy
C) irido/cycl/ectomy
D) ir/ido/cycl/ectomy
E) ir/ido/cyclec/tomy

Question 41

Translate the term optokinetic as literally as possible.

A) Pertaining to eye development
B) Pertaining to eye movement
C) Pertaining to hearing process
D) Pertaining to lens development
E) Pertaining to retinal nerves

Question 42

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endophthalmitis?

A) end (against) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue against the eye
B) end (around) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation around the eye
C) end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye
D) end (out, outside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation outside the eye
E) end (upon) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (disease) = diseased tissue upon the eye

Question 43

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dacryocystitis?

A) dacryo (eyelid) + cyst (ciliary body) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the eyelid and ciliary body
B) dacryo (eyelid) + cyst (sac) + itis (disease) = disease of the eyelid
C) dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tear duct and ciliary body
D) dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the tear sac
E) dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + itis (disease) = disease in the tear duct caused by a tumor

Question 44

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term retinopathy?

A) retino (retina) + pathy (condition) = condition of the retina
B) retino (retina) + pathy (disease) = disease of the retina
C) retino (retina) + pathy (hernia) = hernia of the retina
D) retino (retina) + pathy (pain) = pain in the retina
E) retino (retina) + pathy (pertaining to) = pertaining to the retina

Question 45

Translate the term phacoscope as literally as possible.

A) Instrument for looking at the iris
B) Instrument for looking at the lens
C) Instrument for looking at the retina
D) Instrument for measuring the eye
E) Instrument for measuring vision

Question 46

Build a medical term that means "ear wax condition."

A) Cerumenolysis
B) Ceruminolytic
C) Ceruminosis
D) Dacryocystitis
E) Dacryolithiasis

Question 47

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term blepharoptosis?

A) blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (discharge)= discharge from the eyelid
B) blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (drooping)= drooping eyelid
C) blepharo (eyelid) + ptosis (swelling)= swollen eyelid
D) blepharo (tear) + ptosis (discharge)= discharge of tears (crying)
E) blepharo (tear) + ptosis (stone)= stone in the tear system

Question 48

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the sclera and iris."

A) Iridokeratitis
B) Keratitis
C) Scleritis
D) Scleroiritis
E) Sclerokeratoiritis

Question 49

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the eyelid."

A) Blepharitis
B) Conjunctivitis
C) Iridokeratitis
D) Keratitis
E) Scleroiritis

Question 50

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term rhinosalpingitis?

A) rhino (nose) + salping (cochlea) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nose and cochlea
B) rhino (nose) + salping (eardrum) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nose and eardrum
C) rhino (nose) + salping (eustachian tube) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the nose and eustachian tubes
D) rhino (throat) + salping (eardrum) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the throat and eardrum
E) rhino (throat) + salping (eustachian tube) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the throat and eustachian tube

Question 51

Define the medical term esotropia.

A) The inward turning of the eye, toward the nose
B) The inward turning of the eyelid, toward the eye
C) The outward turning of the eye, away from the nose
D) The outward turning of the eyelid, away from the eye

Question 52

Translate the term audiogram as literally as possible.

A) Hearing record
B) Instrument for recording the ear
C) Instrument for recording hearing
D) Record of the ear

Question 53

Translate the term otoneurologist as literally as possible.

A) Ear hearing specialist
B) Ear nerve specialist
C) Eye nerve specialist
D) Eye vision specialist
E) Study of ear nerves

Question 54

Define the medical term ectropion.

A) The inward turning of the eye, toward the nose
B) The inward turning of the eyelid, toward the eye
C) The outward turning of the eye, away from the nose
D) The outward turning of the eyelid, away from the eye

Question 55

Build a medical term that means "abnormal hardening of the lens."

A) Aphakia
B) Phacoemulsification
C) Phacomalacia
D) Phacosclerosis
E) Phakitis

Question 56

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the conjunctiva."

A) Blepharitis
B) Conjunctivitis
C) Iridokeratitis
D) Keratitis
E) Scleroiritis

Question 57

Build a medical term that means "abnormal softening of the cornea."

A) Corneal xerosis
B) Cochleitis
C) Keratomalacia
D) Keratosclerosis
E) Sclerokeratitis

Question 58

Dumbo the Elephant had abnormally large ears. In medical terms, this condition is known as:

A) esotropia.
B) ectropion.
C) macrotia.
D) microtia.
E) otosteal.

Question 59

Crying, or the formation of tears, is known as:

A) exotropia.
B) lacrimation.
C) mydriasis.
D) pterygium.
E) trichiasis.

Question 60

Build a medical term that means "an instrument for looking at the retina."

A) Ophthalmoscope
B) Optomyometer
C) Phacoscope
D) Retinoscope
E) Retinoscopy

Question 61

Translate the medical term oculomycosis as literally as possible.

A) Atrophy of the eye
B) Condition of the eye muscle
C) Eye infection
D) Fungal eye condition
E) Inflammation of the eye

Question 62

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of the eye."

A) Blepharoplasty
B) Myringoplasty
C) Oculoplasty
D) Otoplasty
E) Salpingoplasty

Question 63

Translate the term iridectomy as literally as possible.

A) Removal of the ciliary body
B) Removal of the eardrum
C) Removal of the iris
D) Removal of the tear sac
E) Removal of vitreous liquid from the eye

Question 64

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term mastoidocentesis?

A) mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (binding) = binding of the mastoid
B) mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (incision) = incision into the mastoid
C) mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (puncture) = puncture of the mastoid
D) mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (removal) = removal of the mastoid
E) mastoido (mastoid) + centesis (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the mastoid

Question 65

Translate the medical term cochleitis as literally as possible.

A) Cochlea condition
B) Cochlea disease
C) Cochlea inflammation
D) Cochlea pain
E) Cochlea tumor

Question 66

Translate the term myringectomy as literally as possible.

A) Removal of the ciliary body
B) Removal of the eardrum
C) Removal of the iris
D) Removal of the tear sac
E) Removal of vitreous liquid from the eye

Question 67

What is hearing loss caused by sound not getting to the middle/inner ear?

A) Acoustic neuroma
B) Cerumen impaction
C) Conductive hearing loss
D) Otosclerosis
E) Sensorineural hearing loss

Question 68

Translate the term vitrectomy as literally as possible.

A) Removal of the ciliary body
B) Removal of the eardrum
C) Removal of the iris
D) Removal of the tear sac
E) Removal of vitreous liquid from the eye

Question 69

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of the ear."

A) Blepharoplasty
B) Myringoplasty
C) Oculoplasty
D) Otoplasty
E) Salpingoplasty

Question 70

Translate the medical term ophthalmopathy as literally as possible.

A) Eye condition
B) Eye disease
C) Eye inflammation
D) Eye pain
E) Eye tumor

Question 71

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cycloplegic?

A) cyclo (ciliary body) + pleg (paralysis) + ic (pertaining to) = a drug that paralyzes the ciliary body
B) cyclo (cochlea) + pleg (suffering) + ic (pertaining to) = improper functioning of the cochlea
C) cyclo (cornea) + pleg (eat) + ic (pertaining to) = a drug that wears away the cornea
D) cyclo (conjuctiva) + pleg (formation) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to a formation of a film on the conjunctiva
E) cyclo (iris) + pleg (change) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to a change in the color of the iris

Question 72

Translate the medical term myringomycosis as literally as possible.

A) Disease of the muscles in the ear drum
B) Disease of the ear muscles
C) Fungal condition of the ear
D) Fungal condition of the ear drum
E) Fungal condition of the mastoid process

Question 73

Hearing loss caused by sound not being transmitted from the inner ear to the brain is referred to as?

A) Acoustic neuroma
B) Cerumen impaction
C) Conductive hearing loss
D) Otosclerosis
E) Sensorineural hearing loss

Question 74

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of the eardrum."

A) Blepharoplasty
B) Myringoplasty
C) Oculoplasty
D) Otoplasty
E) Salpingoplasty

Question 75

Select the correct definition for the term otosclerosis.

A) Buildup of earwax blocking the ear canal
B) Hearing loss caused by sound not being transmitted from the inner ear to the brain
C) Hearing loss caused by sound not getting to the middle/inner ear
D) Hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear
E) Tumor on the acoustic nerve

Question 76

Build a medical term that means "reconstruction of the eyelid."

A) Blepharoplasty
B) Myringoplasty
C) Oculoplasty
D) Otoplasty
E) Salpingoplasty

Question 77

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term tympanolabyrinthopexy?

A) tympano (ear) + labyrintho (labyrinth) + pexy (binding) = binding of the labyrinth to the rest of the ear
B) tympano (ear) + labyrintho (labyrinth) + pexy (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the labyrinth to the rest of the ear
C) tympano (eardrum) + labyrintho (labyrinth) + pexy (binding) = binding of the eardrum to the labyrinth
D) tympano (eardrum) + labyrintho (labyrinth) + pexy (puncture) = puncture of the eardrum to remove the labyrinth
E) tympano (eardrum) + labyrintho (labyrinth) + pexy (surgical fixation) = surgical fixation of the eardrum to the labyrinth

Question 78

Select the correct definition for the term cerumen impaction.

A) Buildup of earwax blocking the ear canal
B) Hearing loss caused by sound not being transmitted from the inner ear to the brain
C) Hearing loss caused by sound not getting to the middle/inner ear
D) Hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones in the middle ear
E) Tumor on the acoustic nerve

Question 79

Build a medical term that means "inflammation of the iris and cornea."

A) Iridokeratitis
B) Keratitis
C) Scleritis
D) Scleroiritis
E) Sclerokeratoiritis

Question 80

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term dacryocystectomy?

A) dacryo (eye) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the ciliary body in the eye
B) dacryo (eye) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the sac of fluid in the eye
C) dacryo (tear) + cyst (ciliary body) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac and ciliary body
D) dacryo (tear) + cyst (sac) + ectomy (removal) = removal of the tear sac
E) dacryo (tear) + cyst (tumor) + ectomy (removal) = removal of a tumor in the tear duct