MMDAST 324

When interpreting a skin test, the presence of pseudopods may be read as a

4

Which of the following tests measures the lowest intensity of sound an individual can hear?

Audiometric testing

Which of the following is inflammation of the glands and lash follicles that may be caused by staphylococcal infection?

Blepharitis

The dermis contains which of the following?

Collagen, elastin, sebaceous, and exocrine glands

A procedure in which revolving wire brushes or sandpaper is used to remove superficial scars is called

Dermabrasion

Which of the following is a skin disease that tends to occur in patients with a family history of allergies?

Eczema

Which of the following is caused by an inflammation of the skin that is associated with an allergic response?

Eczema

A patient scheduled for allergy skin tests should continue to take prescription antihistamines before the procedure to limit a dangerous allergic reaction

False

Benign tumors invade the basement membrane of surrounding tissues.

False

In cryosurgery, extremely hot temperatures are used to destroy the treated tissue.

False

Keratin is a protective protein found in the dermal layer of the skin.

False

Ophthalmic ointments should be carefully applied across the center of the eyeball.

False

The medical term for nearsightedness is presbycusis.

False

When cleansing the patient's eyelashes before performing an irrigation, you should clean from the outer canthus to the inner canthus.

False

Furuncles and carbuncles may be treated with which of the following?

Frequent cleansing of the area, application of an antibiotic ointment, surgical incision and drainage.

Which is not an appropriate action when treating frostbite?

Gently rubbing the affected area

Which of the following is acceptable when administering the Snellen visual acuity test?

Having the patient sit during the test

The ideal exam room for the Ishihara test:

Is lit primarily by sunlight

What is one of the principal functions of the subcutaneous layer of the skin?

It provides insulation for the body

Which of the following is true about an error of refraction?

Light rays are not being bent properly to focus on the retina.

Which of the following neoplasms of the skin is responsible for the most deaths?

Malignant melanoma

Rhinophyma may develop in which of the following?

Men with rosacea

While playing tennis, Ms. Brown is hit in the eye with a ball and experiences pain and swelling. Whom should she call for an appointment?

Ophthalmologist

Conduction hearing loss can be caused by all of the following except

Ototoxic medications

A raised, solid lesion is called a

Papule

Which of the following methods is used when a section of the lesion, usually from the center, is removed for microscopic examination?

Punch biopsy

Which highly contagious disorder is caused by a parasite?

Scabies

Which statement does not describe a result of a full-thickness burn?

Severe pain immediately after the injury

Tabitha Anderson is scheduled for skin testing next week. What is an important part of the preparation for this procedure?

The patient should stop taking all antihistamines or allergy medication 3 to 10 days before testing.

Full-thickness thermal injury is also referred to as

Third degree burn

Which of the following is a fungal infection of the toenails and fingernails?

Tinea unguium

A bulla is a large blister.

True

A patient diagnosed with otitis externa will complain of severe pain.

True

A wheal forming at the site of a skin test indicates an allergic reaction to the serum.

True

Chemical exfoliation may cause an increased level of photophobia.

True

Color is interpreted in the retina through specialized structures called cones.

True

Cryosurgery frequently is used to treat verrucae (warts)

True

Grading of a tumor requires a pathologic assessment of the level of cellular differentiation.

True

Individuals being treated for scabies must leave the medication on for 8 hours and repeat in 7-10 days.

True

Lamisil is an effective treatment for onychomycosis.

True

Mydriatic eye drops are applied before an eye examination to dilate the pupils.

True

The semicircular canals are responsible for maintaining balance and equilibrium.

True

Which of the following structures contains the auditory ossicles?

Tympanic Cavity

What major preventive action can patients take to prevent malignant neoplasms?

Use lotions with a high SPF.

Under what circumstances must sterile techniques be used in performing ophthalmic procedures?

When any instrument or application touches the eye or surrounding area and when any irrigation solution or medication is instilled

All of the following statements are true about herpes zoster except it

affects bilateral nerve dermatomes

Which of the following structures is/are located in the retina?

all of the above

The correct method for performing an eye irrigation includes

applying a sterile solution from the inner canthus outwarddirecting the solution toward the lower conjunctival sac

A patient with hyperopia has difficulty seeing objects

at reading or working level

Clouding that develops in the lens of the eye is known as

cataract

The medical term for the earwax formed by glands lining the external auditory canal is

cerumen

For irrigation of the ear, the irrigation unit should be aimed directly at the tympanic membrane to prevent discomfort for the patient.

false

The eye's ability to see various-sized objects at different distances is called adjustment.

false

The patient may stand 15 feet from the Snellen chart during the examination.

false it must be 20

A patient diagnosed with increased intraocular pressure has

glaucoma

Which of the following is one of the most common and serious ocular disorders, characterized by increased ocular pressure, and causes blindness if left untreated?

glaucoma

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders and diseases of the eye is a(n)

ophthalmologist

A sensation of noise or ringing in the ears is called

tinnitus

For the Ishihara test, the patient is instructed to read the plates with both eyes open.

true

When instilling ear drops in an adult who is lying down, you should gently pull the pinna in which direction to straighten the ear canal?

up and back