Test Bank for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 9th Edition
Chapter 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
- The outer layer of the eye, composed of tough, white, fibrous connective tissue, is the
| a. | sclera. |
| b. | cornea. |
| c. | choroid. |
| d. | conjunctiva. |
ANS: A TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- The transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris is the
| a. | sclera. |
| b. | cornea. |
| c. | choroid. |
| d. | lens. |
ANS: B TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- What is the function of the lens of the eye?
| a. | To permit the entrance of light rays into the eye |
| b. | To control the size of the pupil |
| c. | To focus light rays on the retina |
| d. | To transmit light rays to the brain |
ANS: C TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 5
- The conjunctiva
| a. | lines the retina. |
| b. | covers the front of the eye, including the cornea. |
| c. | covers the iris. |
| d. | covers the front of the eye, except for the cornea. |
ANS: D TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 5
- Visual acuity refers to
| a. | sharpness of vision. |
| b. | the ability to distinguish colors. |
| c. | an error of refraction. |
| d. | a weakness in muscle tone of the eye. |
ANS: A TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- Refraction is
| a. | dilation of the pupil. |
| b. | ability of the eye to bend light rays so that they can be focused on the retina. |
| c. | ability of the eye to distinguish colors. |
| d. | transmission of light stimuli from the optic nerve to the brain. |
ANS: B TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 5
- A person who cannot see objects at a distance has a condition known as
| a. | hyperopia. |
| b. | presbyopia. |
| c. | myopia. |
| d. | amblyopia. |
ANS: C TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- A person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as
| a. | myopia. |
| b. | strabismus. |
| c. | cataracts. |
| d. | hyperopia. |
ANS: D TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- Which of the following represents a decrease in the elasticity of the lens as a result of the aging process?
| a. | Glaucoma |
| b. | Presbyopia |
| c. | Hyperopia |
| d. | Cataracts |
ANS: B TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: IV. 11
- An optometrist performs all of the following except
| a. | diagnoses and treats eye disorders. |
| b. | prescribes corrective lenses. |
| c. | measures visual acuity. |
| d. | performs eye surgery. |
ANS: D TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 10
- Which of the following individuals interprets and fills ophthalmic prescriptions such as a prescription for eyeglasses?
| a. | Optician |
| b. | Optometrist |
| c. | Oculist |
| d. | Orthopedist |
ANS: A TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 9
- The Snellen eye chart is used to
| a. | assess visual acuity. |
| b. | diagnose conjunctivitis. |
| c. | assess peripheral vision. |
| d. | diagnose glaucoma. |
| e. | accomplish all of the above. |
ANS: A TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 6
- The Snellen Big E chart is used for assessing
| a. | elderly individuals. |
| b. | individuals with cataracts. |
| c. | preschoolers. |
| d. | school-age children. |
ANS: C TOP: CAAHEP Cognitive Competency Met: I. 10
- A Snellen eye test is conducted at a distance of
| a. | 30 inches. |
| b. | 10 feet. |
| c. | 20 feet. |
| d. | 40 feet. |
ANS: C
- Which of the following represents an error in Snellen eye testing technique?
| a. | Positioning the chart at the patient’s eye level |
| b. | Having the patient keep his or her glasses on for distance vision |
| c. | Instructing the patient not to squint during the test |
| d. | Asking the patient to close the eye not being tested |
ANS: D
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