Chapter 12 Medical Terminology Practice Test

which of the following statements regarding the eye muscles is NOT true?

4 muscles

which of the following conditions is characterized by one-sided facial paralysis?

Bell's palsy

which abbreviation stands for the right eye?

OD

which abbreviation stands for a surgical procedure?

RK

which of the following conditions is characterized by encephalopathy and organ damage and is associated with aspirin use in children?

Reye's syndrome

which of the following is the part of a neuron that conducts the electrical impulse toward its destination?

axon

which part of the brain is responsible for thoughts, judgement, memory, problem solving, and language?

cerebrum

which layer of the eye is responsible for supplying blood to the eye?

choroid

the abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation, and agitation is called:

delirium

which of the following structures is NOT part of the external ear?

don't know - external ear includes: auricle, auditory canal, and tympanic membrane

which of the following statements regarding the mechanisms necessary for proper vision is accurate?

don't know - these 4 are true: coordination of external eye muscles so that both eyes move together correct amount of light admitted by the pupil correct focus of light on retina by lens optic nerve transmitting sensory images to the brain

which of the following diagnostic procedures evaluates balance and equillibrium?

falling test

which of the following pathological conditions affects part of the retina?

macular degeneration

the ossicles are located in which cavity of the ear?

middle cavity

which of the following pathological conditions is due to the loss of myelin insulation around a nerve?

multiple sclerosis (MS)

which of the following pathological conditions is due to an insufficient neurotransmitter at a synapse?

myasthenia gravis

which of the following pathological conditions is also called nearsightedness?

myopia

which of the following surgical procedures stabilizes a detaching retina?

retinopexy

which of the following surgical procedures is the treatment for otosclerosis?

stapectomy

which of the following pathological conditions is due to weakened eye muscles?

strabismus

what is the common name for a CVA?

stroke

which of the following terms refers to ringing if the ears?

tinitus

which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to identify corneal abrasions or ulcers?

tonometry

which of the following terms refers to dizziness?

vertigo