Disease Conditions Ch 5 Test

Ankylosing of the stapes is called a. otomycosis. b. Ménière's disease. c. otosclerosis. d. exotropia.

c. otosclerosis.

Which of the following statements is true about chronic open-angle glaucoma? a. It rarely progresses. b. It is caused by a decrease in intraocular pressure. c. It produces symptoms at the onset. d. It is the most treatable cause of blindness.

d. It is the most treatable cause of blindness.

A small, firm, nonmobile, painless, subcutaneous nodule on the margin or body of the eyelid describes a. a hordeolum (stye). b. strabismus. c. nystagmus. d. a chalazion.

d. a chalazion.

Diagnostic findings for Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV) may include a. the sensation of the room spinning and lack of coordination. b. nystagmus. c. decreased hearing. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

Symptoms of neoplasms of the ear commonly include a. progressive hearing loss and discharge from the ear. b. a visible mass or lesion. c. facial paralysis. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

The cause of sensorineural deafness, also referred to as occupational hearing loss, includes a. loud noise. b. the aging process. c. the side effects of certain medication. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

Treatment of refractive errors of the eye might include a. laser surgery. b. contact lenses. c. eyeglasses. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

An inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane covering the visible portion of the sclera and lining the inside of the eyelids results in a. lens distortion. b. cornea abrasion. c. choroiditis. d. conjunctivitis.

d. conjunctivitis.

Hyperopia, myopia, and presbyopia are refractive errors that result when the a. lens of the eye becomes cloudy. b. pressure within the anterior chamber of the eye is elevated. c. tympanic membrane ruptures. d. eye is unable to focus light effectively.

d. eye is unable to focus light effectively.

Infection or inflammation in the semicircular canals is called a. cholesteatoma. b. otomycosis. c. presbycusis. d. labyrinthitis.

d. labyrinthitis.

Vision impairment as a result of old age and the loss of elasticity in the lens is called a. emmetropia. b. diplopia. c. astigmatism. d. presbyopia.

d. presbyopia.

The sensor receptive cells in the retina that function best in dim light and enable night vision are the a. iris. b. cones. c. pupil. d. rods.

d. rods.

Blepharoptosis can be ectropion or entropion. True False

False

Cochlear implants restore normal hearing. True False

False

Glaucoma only occurs after age 60. True False

False

The ear's only function is hearing. True False

False

The major risk with having a ruptured eardrum is infection in the inner ear. True False

False

Which of the following statement(s) is(are) true about nystagmus? a. It is usually treated with warm compresses. b. It is also known as strabismus. c. It necessitates a complete neurologic evaluation when acquired. d. All of the above statements are true.

c. It necessitates a complete neurologic evaluation when acquired.

A chronic disease of the inner ear marked by a recurring syndrome of vertigo, tinnitus, progressive hearing loss, and a sensation of pressure in the ear is called a. cholesteatoma. b. mastoiditis. c. Ménière's disease. d. otosclerosis.

c. Ménière's disease.

Macular degeneration is a. caused by progressive deterioration in the macula of the retina. b. usually related to aging. c. both of the above. d. none of the above.

c. both of the above.

A cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye is called a a. stye. b. detachment. c. cataract. d. none of the above.

c. cataract.

The insertion of a tympanostomy tube as a treatment for otitis media is called a. stapedectomy. b. electronystagmography (ENG). c. myringotomy. d. cryotherapy.

c. myringotomy.

Early symptoms of retinal detachment consist of a. purulent drainage. b. ringing in the ears. c. new floaters and light flashes. d. redness of the eye and a gritty feeling.

c. new floaters and light flashes.

A cholesteatoma and mastoiditis can both be the result of a neglected otitis media. True False

True

Certain medications can cause ototoxicity. True False

True

Chronic open-end glaucoma results from a malfunction of the drainage system, which causes intraocular pressure to be raised. True False

True

Keratitis is frequently caused by an infection of herpes simplex virus. True False

True

Sensorineural hearing loss that is caused by damage to the cochlea is irreversible; therefore prevention is essential. True False

True

Serous otitis media may be either acute or chronic. True False

True

Symptoms of corneal abrasion or ulcer include pain, redness, tearing, and sometimes visual impairment. True False

True

The internal lens of the eye is elastic and therefore can focus images both near and far. True False

True

The middle ear is normally air-filled. True False

True

The only treatment that cures otosclerosis is a surgical procedure called stapedectomy. True False

True

A defect in the _____ results in difficulty in visual detection of color and fine detail. a. cones b. rods c. cones and rods d. lens

a. cones

A major cause of blindness in the United States is a. glaucoma. b. retinal detachment. c. eye trauma. d. strabismus.

a. glaucoma.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by a. infection, irritation, allergies, or chemicals. b. hemorrhage behind the retina. c. a deterioration of the lens. d. a drooping of the upper eyelid.

a. infection, irritation, allergies, or chemicals.

Blepharitis defined is a. inflammation of the margins of the eyelids involving hair follicles and glands. b. inflammation or infection of the cornea. c. drooping of the upper eyelid. d. none of the above.

a. inflammation of the margins of the eyelids involving hair follicles and glands.

Causes of conductive hearing loss might include a. otosclerosis, impacted cerumen, and otitis media. b. impacted cerumen, otitis media, and sensorineural damage. c. both of the above. d. none of the above.

a. otosclerosis, impacted cerumen, and otitis media.

Inflammatory infections of the hair follicles of the eyelid are called a. styes. b. entropion. c. keratitis. d. none of the above.

a. styes.

Placement of sharp objects into the ear canal, an explosion, a severe middle ear infection, or a blow to the ear could result in a. mastoiditis. b. a ruptured tympanic membrane. c. otosclerosis. d. cholesteatoma.

b. a ruptured tympanic membrane.