Question 1

Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  cerumin/o
B)  mastoid/o
C)  myring/o
D)  salping/o
E)  vestibul/oF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Translate the term phacoscope as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Instrument for looking at the iris
B)  Instrument for looking at the lens
C)  Instrument for looking at the retina
D)  Instrument for measuring the eye
E)  Instrument for measuring visionF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following are problems or complaints related to the inner ear?

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A)  Cycloplegia, presbycusis
B)  Cycloplegia, vertigo
C)  Otorrhea, tinnitus
D)  Presbycusis, vertigo
E)  Tinnitus, vertigoF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

Identify and define the root in the medical term tympanic perforation.

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A)  tym - ear
B)  tympan - ear drum
C)  ic - pertaining to
D)  perfor - piercing
E)  ation - conditionF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term mastoidocentesis?

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A)  mastoido (mastoid)  + centesis (binding)  = binding of the mastoid
B)  mastoido (mastoid)  + centesis (incision)  = incision into the mastoid
C)  mastoido (mastoid)  + centesis (puncture)  = puncture of the mastoid
D)  mastoido (mastoid)  + centesis (removal)  = removal of the mastoid
E)  mastoido (mastoid)  + centesis (surgical fixation)  = surgical fixation of the mastoidF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term presbyopia?

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A)  presby (both)  + opia (hearing condition)  = good hearing; hearing in both ears
B)  presby (double)  + opia (hearing condition)  = hearing an echo
C)  presby (half)  + opia (vision condition)  = blindness in half the visual field
D)  presby (old age)  + opia (vision condition)  = decreased vision caused by old age
E)  presby (over)  + opia (vision condition)  = farsightednessF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

What does PERRLA stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Papilledema, retinal reaction, laser-assisted
B)  Phacoemulsification, retinopexy, related light astigmatism
C)  Phacoscope, ear reaction, ringing, lacrimation assessment (acronym for evaluation of the ear) 
D)  Presbyopia, exophthalmus, rhinosalpingitis, labyrinthalgia (common ailments of older people) 
E)  Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation (eyes respond normally) F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Read Johnny's assessment: ASSESSMENT:
Johnny has chronic OM failing three courses of oral antibiotics.
Which of the following is TRUE given this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Otitis media, an inflammation of the inner ear
B)  Otitis media, an inflammation of the middle ear
C)  Otitis media, an inflammation of the outer ear
D)  Otomycosis, a fungal ear condition
E)  Otomycosis, hearing loss caused by improper working of the ear musclesF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which root refers to the innermost part of the ear that contains both the cochlea, which controls hearing, and the vestibular system, which controls balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  cochle/o
B)  labyrinth/o
C)  ot/o
D)  salping/o
E)  vestibul/oF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Translate the medical term oculomycosis as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Atrophy of the eye
B)  Condition of the eye muscle
C)  Eye disease
D)  Fungal eye condition
E)  Inflammation of the eyeF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to any structure associated with the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  corne/o
B)  conjunctiv/o
C)  scler/o
D)  vestibul/o
E)  vitre/oF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which abbreviation would be used to refer to both ears?

Accepted Answer

A)  AD
B)  AS
C)  AU
D)  AOM
E)  OMF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."

Accepted Answer

A)  Otalgia
B)  Otodynia
C)  Otomycosis
D)  Otorrhea
E)  OtosclerosisF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

Define the medical term esotropia.

Accepted Answer

A)  The inward turning of the eye, toward the nose
B)  The inward turning of the eyelid, toward the eye
C)  The outward turning of the eye, away from the nose
D)  The outward turning of the eyelid, away from the eyeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to ear pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dacryocystalgia
B)  Iridalgia
C)  Keratalgia
D)  Ophthalmalgia
E)  OtodyniaF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Dumbo had abnormally large ears.In medical terms, this condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  esotropia.
B)  ectropion.
C)  macrotia.zz
D)  microtia.
E)  otosteal.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Crying, or the formation of tears, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  exotropia.
B)  lacrimation.
C)  mydriasis.
D)  pterygium.
E)  trichiasis.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Read this excerpt from an Eye Consult As is common with this condition, the medicine alone was not enough to prevent glaucoma.I have been routinely monitoring her IOP, and it has risen in the recent past.It is my recommendation to perform a trabeculectomy to relieve the pressure.I discussed the risks and benefits from the surgery with Mrs.Robison, and she is interested in proceeding.She will contact my staff for scheduling.
According to the excerpt:

Accepted Answer

A)  The author would like to perform a trabeculectomy (incision into the eye's trabecular meshwork)  to increase some of the patient's visual acuity.
B)  The author would like to perform a trabeculectomy (loosening of the eye's trabecular meshwork)  to relieve some of the pressure on the outside of the patient's eye.
C)  The author would like to perform a trabeculectomy (reconstruction of the eye's trabecular meshwork)  to increase the patient's field of vision.
D)  The author would like to perform a trabeculectomy (removal of part of the eye's trabecular meshwork)  to relieve some of the pressure inside the patient's eye.
E)  The author would like to perform a trabeculectomy (suture of the eye's trabecular meshwork)  to heal the patient's clouded lens.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Translate the medical term asthenopia as literally as possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dull vision condition
B)  No movement vision condition
C)  Old age vision condition
D)  Over vision condition
E)  Weak vision conditionF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term phakitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  fah-KAI-tis
B)  fah-KIH-tis
C)  pai-KAI-tis
D)  paw-KAI-tisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: The Sensory System-Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Which root refers to the innermost part of the ear that contains both the cochlea, which controls hearing, and the vestibular system, which controls balance?

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Translate the term phacoscope as literally as possible.

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What does PERRLA stand for?

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Define the medical term esotropia.

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Which abbreviation would be used to refer to both ears?

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Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?

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Translate the medical term asthenopia as literally as possible.

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Read Johnny's assessment: ASSESSMENT: Johnny has chronic OM failing three courses of oral antibiotics. Which of the following is TRUE given this information?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term presbyopia?

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Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term phakitis.

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Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."

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Identify and define the root in the medical term tympanic perforation.

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Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to any structure associated with the eye?

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Translate the medical term oculomycosis as literally as possible.

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term mastoidocentesis?

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Which of the following are problems or complaints related to the inner ear?

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Which of the following terms refers to ear pain?

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Dumbo had abnormally large ears.In medical terms, this condition is known as:

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Crying, or the formation of tears, is known as:

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Which root refers to the innermost part of the ear that contains both the cochlea, which controls hearing, and the vestibular system, which controls balance?

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Translate the term phacoscope as literally as possible.

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What does PERRLA stand for?

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Define the medical term esotropia.

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Which abbreviation would be used to refer to both ears?

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Which root refers to the part of the skull behind the ear?

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Translate the medical term asthenopia as literally as possible.

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Read Johnny's assessment: ASSESSMENT: Johnny has chronic OM failing three courses of oral antibiotics. Which of the following is TRUE given this information?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term presbyopia?

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Identify the correct pronunciation of the medical term phakitis.

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Build a medical term that means "discharge from the ear."

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Identify and define the root in the medical term tympanic perforation.

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Which of the following roots is NOT used to refer to any structure associated with the eye?

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Translate the medical term oculomycosis as literally as possible.

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term mastoidocentesis?

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Which of the following are problems or complaints related to the inner ear?

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