Question 1

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/15 in the right eye.At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 feet
B)   15 feet
C)   20 feet
D)   25 feetE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Impacted cerumen can be softened by

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A)   irrigating the ear with an antiseptic solution.
B)   inserting a moistened cotton-tipped applicator into the ear.
C)   instilling several drops of warm mineral oil into the ear.
D)   placing a heating pad next to the ear.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

An optometrist performs all of the following except:

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A)   Diagnoses and treats eye disorders
B)   Prescribes corrective lenses
C)   Measures visual acuity
D)   Performs eye surgeryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What is the function of the lens of the eye?

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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 brainE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

After performing an ear instillation,the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to

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A)   avoid pressure on the tympanic membrane.
B)   allow complete distribution of the medication.
C)   allow drainage of excess medication.
D)   prevent dizziness.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/40 in the left eye.At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

Accepted Answer

A)   20 feet
B)   30 feet
C)   40 feet
D)   60 feetE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Visual acuity refers to

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A)   sharpness of vision.
B)   the ability to distinguish colors.
C)   an error of refraction.
D)   a weakness in muscle tone of the eye.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 8

The transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris is the

Accepted Answer

A)   sclera.
B)   cornea.
C)   choroid.
D)   lens.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following structures functions in maintaining equilibrium?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cochlea
B)   Auditory nerve
C)   Ear ossicles
D)   Semicircular canalsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

An eye instillation may be performed to

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A)   remove a foreign object from the eye.
B)   remove eye drainage.
C)   flush out a harmful chemical.
D)   treat an eye infection.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) D

Question 11

When performing an eye irrigation,the solution should be released

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A)   at the outer canthus.
B)   toward the upper eyelid.
C)   directly onto the cornea.
D)   at the inner canthus.E) All of the above
F) B) and C) D

Question 12

Refraction is

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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.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

A person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as

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A)   myopia.
B)   strabismus.
C)   cataracts.
D)   hyperopia.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

The range of frequencies for normal speech is

Accepted Answer

A)   80-120 db.
B)   512-1,024 Hz.
C)   300-4,000 Hz.
D)   6,000-8,000 Hz.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following represents an error in the eye instillation technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Making sure the medication bears the word ophthalmic
B)   Asking the patient to look up before instilling drops
C)   Instilling drops onto the center of the cornea
D)   Asking the patient to close and roll the eye after the instillationE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What is the most common color vision defect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acquired color vision defects
B)   Total color blindness
C)   Congenital color vision defects
D)   Green-blue color vision defectE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

How much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each Ishihara color plate?

Accepted Answer

A)   3 seconds
B)   10 seconds
C)   1 minute
D)   As long as neededE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a tuning fork test?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decibel test
B)   Whisper test
C)   Weber test
D)   Piano testE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The Snellen eye chart is used to

Accepted Answer

A)   assess visual acuity.
B)   diagnose conjunctivitis.
C)   assess peripheral vision.
D)   diagnose glaucoma.
E)   All of the aboveF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Impacted cerumen
B)   Intense noise
C)   Otitis media
D)   Otosclerosis
E)   All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 6: Eye and Ear Assessment and Procedures

A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/15 in the right eye.At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

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Impacted cerumen can be softened by

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An optometrist performs all of the following except:

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What is the function of the lens of the eye?

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After performing an ear instillation,the patient is instructed to lie on the unaffected side to

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A patient has a distance visual acuity of 20/40 in the left eye.At what distance would a person with normal acuity be able to read this line?

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Visual acuity refers to

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The transparent part of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris is the

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Which of the following structures functions in maintaining equilibrium?

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An eye instillation may be performed to

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When performing an eye irrigation,the solution should be released

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Refraction is

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A person who cannot see close objects has a condition known as

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The range of frequencies for normal speech is

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Which of the following represents an error in the eye instillation technique?

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What is the most common color vision defect?

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How much time should the patient be given to identify the number on each Ishihara color plate?

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Which of the following is an example of a tuning fork test?

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The Snellen eye chart is used to

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Which of the following can result in sensorineural hearing loss?

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