Deck 6: The Sensory Systemophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Question 1

Which of the following 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

Answer 1

sclero/kerato/ir/itis

Question 2

Which of the following 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

Answer 2

oto/rhino/laryngo/logist

Question 3

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) bepharo- tear; -conjunctiv eyelid
E) conjunctiv- conjunctiva; -itis inflammation

Answer 3

blepharo- eyelid; -conjunctiv conjunctiva

Question 4

Identify and define the root in the medical term tympanic.

A) tym- ear
B) tymp- sound
C) tympan- ear drum
D) -ic pertaining to

Question 5

Identify and define the roots in the medical term sclerokeratitis.

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

Question 6

Which of the following roots refers to the clear membrane that covers the sclera and lines the eyelids?

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

Question 7

All of the following word parts are used to refer to the eye EXCEPT

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

Question 8

All of the following roots are used to refer to any structure associated with the eye EXCEPT

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

Question 9

Translate the root acous/o.

A) eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) hearing condition
D) mastoid process
E) sound, hearing

Question 10

Translate the root phac/o.

A) ciliary body
B) iris
C) lens
D) retina
E) tear

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

Translate the root salping/o as it relates to the ear.

A) eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) hearing condition
D) mastoid process
E) sound, hearing

Question 14

Translate the root myring/o.

A) eardrum
B) Eustachian tube
C) hearing condition
D) mastoid process
E) sound, hearing

Question 15

Identify and define the roots in the medical term dacryolith.

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

Question 16

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term ceruminolytic.

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

Question 17

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

A) presby (both) + opia (hearing condition) = 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) = vision condition caused by old age
E) presby (over) + opia (vision condition) = vision condition over

Question 18

Which of the following 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 19

Translate the root lacrim/o.

A) ciliary body
B) iris
C) lens
D) retina
E) tear

Question 20

Which of the following 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 21

Translate the term optokinetic as literally as possible.

A) pertaining to ear muscles
B) pertaining to eye movement
C) pertaining to hearing process
D) pertaining to lens development
E) pertaining to retinal nerves

Question 22

Which of the following 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 23

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

A) hyperacusis
B) hyperopia
C) hypoacusis
D) myopia

Question 24

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 25

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

A) ophthalmoscope
B) optomyometer
C) phacoscope
D) retinoscope
E) retinoscopy

Question 26

Build a medical term that means condition of hardening of the lens.

A) aphakia
B) phacoemulsification
C) phacomalacia
D) phacosclerosis
E) phakitis

Question 27

Which of the following 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 28

Build a medical term that means condition of ear wax.

A) cerumenolysis
B) ceruminolytic
C) ceruminosis
D) dacryocystitis
E) dacryolithiasis

Question 29

Which of the following terms refers to ear pain?

A) dacryocystalgia
B) iridalgia
C) keratalgia
D) ophthalmalgia
E) otodynia

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

Which of the following is the medical term for nearsightedness?

A) amblyopia
B) hemianopsia
C) hyperopia
D) myopia
E) scotopia

Question 32

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 33

Which of the following is a 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 34

Build a medical term that means eye paralysis.

A) cycloplegia
B) miosis
C) ophthalmalgia
D) ophthalmoplegia
E) optokinetic

Question 35

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

A) corneal xerosis
B) cochleitis
C) keratomalacia
D) keratosclerosis
E) sclerokeratitis

Question 36

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 37

Translate the medical term xerophthalmia as literally as possible.

A) condition of dry ears
B) condition of dry eyes
C) condition of dryness of the cornea
D) condition of ear pain
E) condition of eye paralysis

Question 38

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 39

Build a medical term that means discharge from the ear.

A) otalgia
B) otodynia
C) otomycosis
D) otorrhea
E) otosclerosis

Question 40

Which of the following is a 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 41

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 42

Translate the medical term myringomycosis as literally as possible.

A) disease of the ear muscles
B) fungal condition of the ear
C) condition of eardrum fungus
D) fungal condition of the mastoid process
E) pertaining to eardrum fungus

Question 43

_________hearing loss is caused by sound not being transmitted from the inner ear to the brain as a result of problems with the sensory organs or nerves.

A) Acoustic
B) Cerumen impaction
C) Conductive
D) Otosclerotic
E) Sensorineural

Question 44

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the conjunctiva.

A) blepharitis
B) conjunctivitis
C) iridokeratitis
D) keratitis
E) scleroiritis

Question 45

Translate the medical term oculomycosis as literally as possible.

A) atrophy of the eye
B) condition of the eye muscle
C) eye disease
D) condition of eye fungus
E) inflammation of the eye

Question 46

Build a medical term that means reconstruction of the ear.

A) blepharoplasty
B) myringoplasty
C) oculoplasty
D) otoplasty
E) salpingoplasty

Question 47

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 48

Translate the medical term cochleitis as literally as possible.

A) condition of the cochlea
B) disease of the cochlea
C) inflammation of the cochlea
D) pain in the cochlea
E) tumor in the cochlea

Question 49

A patient has abnormally large ears. The medical term for this condition is

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

Question 50

Which of the following 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 tube
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

Translate the medical term ophthalmopathy as literally as possible.

A) condition of the eye
B) disease of the eye
C) inflammation of the eye
D) pain in the eye
E) tumor of the eye

Question 52

Which of the following 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 53

Build a medical term that means inflammation of the eyelid.

A) blepharitis
B) conjunctivitis
C) iridokeratitis
D) keratitis
E) scleroiritis

Question 54

_________hearing loss is caused by sound not getting to the middle/inner ear due to blockages.

A) Acoustic
B) Cerumen impaction
C) Conductive
D) Otosclerotic
E) Sensorineural

Question 55

Build a medical term that means reconstruction of the eyelid.

A) blepharoplasty
B) myringoplasty
C) oculoplasty
D) otoplasty
E) salpingoplasty

Question 56

Which of the following 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 57

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 in the middle ear
E) tumor on the acoustic nerve

Question 58

Build a medical term that means reconstruction of the eardrum.

A) blepharoplasty
B) myringoplasty
C) oculoplasty
D) otoplasty
E) salpingoplasty

Question 59

Which of the following 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 60

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

A) cyclo (ciliary body) + pleg (paralysis) + ic (pertaining to) = pertaining to ciliary body paralysis.
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 61

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 62

Which of the following abbreviations pertains to the eye?

A) AD
B) AS
C) AU
D) ENT
E) VA

Question 63

An abnormal contraction of the pupil (make the pupil smaller) is called

A) myospasm.
B) myopia.
C) mydriasis.
D) miosis.
E) astigmatism.

Question 64

Read the following information from the patient's health record: PERRLA. No conjunctival erythema; mild clear nasal discharge; right canal blocked with cerumen. After ceruminolytic placed and canal cleared, the tympanic membrane was seen. It was erythematous. Some mild tympanosclerosis of TM noted; the left ear was erythematous. Mild mastoidalgia on the left. Which of the following statements is TRUE given this information?

A) His eyes were red.
B) Right canal blocked with ear wax.
C) The medical professional performing the physical exam washed the external ear canal.
D) The patient is experiencing severe ear pain.
E) There was a hole in the patient's eardrum.

Question 65

Choose the correct definition for ototoxic.

A) an agent that aids in the breakdown of ear wax
B) an agent that causes the abnormal dilation of the pupil
C) an agent that is damaging to the ear or hearing
D) an agent that paralyzes the ciliary body

Question 66

The root in the medical term presbyopia translates as

A) hearing.
B) vision condition.
C) old age.
D) dull.
E) pupil.

Question 67

Read the following health record excerpt: I have performed tympanocentesis in the office and sent the fluid for culture. While awaiting the result, we will treat him with an IM antibiotic. I will also send a fungal culture to rule out otomycosis. Although Johnny has mild mastoidalgia, he is afebrile today and in no distress. I do not think he has acute mastoiditis, but I told Johnny's parents what to look for. Given how long Johnny has had this infection, he will need to see audiology for audiometry when he is better. According to the health record excerpt, which statement is NOT true?

A) Johnny's parents are monitoring him for symptoms of mastoid inflammation.
B) The physician punctured the patient's eardrum and sent the fluid for culture.
C) The physician ran a test to see if the patient has a fungal infection in his ear.
D) The patient had a hearing test.
E) The patient has pain in the mastoid.

Question 68

Define the medical term exotropia as literally as possible.

A) a condition where both eyes turn inward
B) a condition where one eye turns upward
C) a condition where both eyes twitch
D) a vision condition where the eyes protrude outward
E) a condition where one eye turns outward

Question 69

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the abbreviation AD?

A) It stands for age-related degeneration.
B) It stands for auditory decline.
C) It stands for auris dextra, and refers to the both ears.
D) It stands for auris dextra, and refers to the left ear.
E) It stands for auris dextra, and refers to the right ear.

Question 70

Read the excerpt from this patient's discharge summary: Procedure: 1. Extracapsular cataract extraction with phacoemulsification and implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens, right eye. According to the excerpt, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A) the lens of the patient's eye was fragmented in order to remove and replace it.
B) the patient had her cataract removed.
C) the patient has an inflamed retina.
D) the patient received an IOL implant in her OD.

Question 71

The root in the medical term amblyopia translates as

A) cloudy.
B) dull.
C) gray.
D) outward.
E) vision condition.

Question 72

Read the following eye consult excerpt: Her resultant refractive errors have been corrected with glasses, and she had strabismus surgery in 2013 to help improve her binocular vision. Last year, she was noted to have significant corneal clouding that was successfully treated with keratoplasty. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A) prior to surgery in 2013, the patient's eyes deviated when looking at the same object.
B) the patient had surgery in 2013 to improve vision in both her eyes.
C) the patient had surgery on her lens to prevent further clouding in her cornea.
D) the patient recently had surgery on her cornea to treat clouding in her cornea.

Question 73

An instrument for measuring hearing is a(n)

A) tonometer.
B) audiogram.
C) audioscope.
D) audiometer.
E) audiometry.

Question 74

Read this excerpt from an eye consult: As is common with this condition, the medicine alone was not enough to prevent glaucoma. I have been routinely monitoring her IOP, and it has risen. It is my recommendation to perform a trabeculectomy to relieve the pressure. I discussed the risks and benefits of the surgery with Mrs. Robison, and she is interested in proceeding. She will contact my staff for scheduling. According to the excerpt:

A) The physician would like to perform a trabeculectomy (incision into the eye's trabecular meshwork) to increase some of the patient's visual acuity.
B) The physician would like to perform a trabeculectomy (loosening of the eye's trabecular meshwork) to relieve some of the pressure on the outside of the patient's eye.
C) The physician would like to perform a trabeculectomy (reconstruction of the eye's trabecular meshwork) to increase the patient's field of vision.
D) The physician would like to perform a trabeculectomy (removal of part of the eye's trabecular meshwork) to relieve some of the pressure inside the patient's eye.
E) The physician would like to perform a trabeculectomy (suture of the eye's trabecular meshwork) to heal the patient's clouded lens.

Question 75

What is the medical term for a hearing aid?

A) auditory prosthesis
B) cochlear implant
C) ear instillation
D) ear lavage
E) ototoxic

Question 76

A patient's discharge diagnosis was endophthalmitis. What is the correct breakdown of this medical term?

A) end (in, inside) + ophthalm (cornea) + itis (disease) = disease inside the cornea
B) end (in, inside) + ophthalm (eye) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation inside the eye
C) end (in, inside) + ophthalm (iris) + itis (disease) = disease inside the iris
D) end (upon) + ophthalm (lens) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation upon the lens of the eye
E) end (upon) + ophthalm (retina) + itis (disease) = disease upon the retinal nerve.

Question 77

Read Johnny's assessment: Johnny has chronic OM failing three courses of oral antibiotics. Which of the following statements is TRUE given this information?

A) The patient has otitis media, an inflammation of the inner ear.
B) The patient has otitis media, an inflammation of the middle ear.
C) The patient has otitis media, an inflammation of the outer ear.
D) The patient has otomycosis, a fungal ear condition.
E) The patient has otomycosis, hearing loss caused by improper working of the ear muscles.

Question 78

What does the abbreviation PERRLA stand for?

A) papilledema, retinal reaction, laser-assisted
B) phacoemulsification, retinopexy, related light astigmatism
C) phacoscope, ear reaction, ringing, lacrimation assessment (acronym for evaluation of the ear)
D) presbyopia, exophthalmus, rhinosalpingitis, labyrinthalgia (common ailments of older people)
E) pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation (eyes respond normally)

Question 79

Which abbreviation would be used to refer to both ears?

A) AD
B) AS
C) AU
D) AOM
E) OM

Question 80

Build a medical term which means eyelid paralysis.

A) blepharo + plasty
B) blepharo + paresis
C) blepharo + plegia
D) blepharo + acusis
E) blepharo + malacia