Chapter 15 Disorders of the eyes, ears, and other sensory organs QUIZ

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Eye and Ear Disorders Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge on various disorders of the eyes, ears, and other sensory organs with this comprehensive quiz. Designed for students and professionals alike, it covers essential topics such as anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.

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What do the extrinsic muscles of the eye control?

Movement of the eyeball

Movement of the eyelid

Size of the pupil

Shape of the lens

What must happen for the pupil of the eye to dilate?

The circular muscle of the iris must contract.

Cranial nerve III must be activated.

The optic nerve must be stimulated.

Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system is required.

Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?

Nystagmus

Astigmatism

Hyperopia

Strabismus

Trachoma is an eye infection caused by:

Influenza virus.

Candida albicans.

Staphylococcus bacteria

Chlamydia bacteria.

Which statement does NOT apply to chronic glaucoma?

Degeneration and obstruction of the trabecular network

Gradual increase in intraocular pressure

Abnormally narrow angle between the cornea and iris

Damage to the retina and optic nerve

Which disorder is manifested by loss of peripheral vision?

Retinal detachment

Chronic (wide-angle) glaucoma

Cataract

Macular degeneration

Which of the following involves a gradual clouding of the lens of the eye?

Glaucoma

Cataract

Cular degeneration

Keratitis

Which of the following is a likely consequence of an untreated detached retina?

Lack of nutrients causing death of retinal cells

Edema of the cornea causing blurred vision

Cupping of the optic disc with damage to the optic nerve

Damage to the fovea centralis

Which of the following is a sign of a detached retina?

Painless blurring of vision

Eye pain, halos around lights, and nausea

Progressive loss of central vision

No pain, development of a dark area in the visual field

What is the basic pathological change with macular degeneration?

Increased amount of aqueous humor in the eye

Movement of vitreous humor between the retina and the choroid

Degeneration of the retinal cells in the fovea centralis

Damage to the optic nerve and meninges

What does the inner ear contain?

Malleus, incus, and stapes

Organ of Corti and semicircular canals

Tympanic membrane and auditory canal

Ossicles and oval window

Which of the following is an example of conduction deafness?

Damage to the organ of Corti

Degeneration of cranial nerve VIII

Adhesions reducing the movement of the ossicles

Trauma affecting the temporal lobe

In a case of acute otitis media, what would a purulent discharge in the external canal of the ear and some pain relief likely indicate?

Infection of the external ear

Obstruction of the auditory tube

Rupture of the tympanic membrane

Spread of infection into the mastoid cells

How does otosclerosis cause hearing loss?

Fixation of the stapes to the oval window

Adhesions between the ossicles

Fibrosis in the tympanic membrane

Overgrowth of bone obstructing the auditory tube

Why does vertigo occur with Ménière’s syndrome?

Fluid is lost from the inner ear.

Increased blood pressure causes edema in the middle and inner ears.

Damage occurs to the vestibular branch of the auditory nerve.

Excessive endolymph impairs the function of hair cells in the labyrinth.

Which is the early effect of age-related macular degeneration?

Loss of central visual acuity

Intermittent pain and blurred vision

Loss of peripheral vision

Loss of night vision and color perception

Which of the following is often the first sign of ototoxicity from drugs or chemicals?

Sudden total loss of hearing

Tinnitus

Severe pain in ear

Fluid exudate draining from ear

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Conduction deafness results from inner ear damage.

Cochlear implants may restore hearing in cases of sensorineural loss

Damage to the auditory area of the brain causes deafness in one ear.

Cochlear implants can replace the auditory pathway in all deaf individuals.

Loss of the left visual field results from damage to the:

Left optic nerve.

Right optic nerve.

Left occipital lobe.

Right occipital lobe.

The involuntary abnormal movement of one or both eyes is referred to as:

Strabismus.

Nystagmus

Presbyopia.

Diplopia.

An infection that damages the auditory nerve can cause what type of hearing loss?

Sensorineural

Conduction

Semiacute

Inflammatory

Which fluid is found surrounding the optic disc?

Aqueous humor

Vitreous humor

Cerebrospinal fluid

Tears

The area providing the greatest visual acuity is the:

Macula lutea

Fovea centralis

Optic disc

Lens

Narrow-angle glaucoma develops when the angle is decreased between the:

Retina and ciliary process.

Lens and ciliary body.

Iris and cornea.

Iris and lens.

The lens and cornea are nourished by:

Small capillaries.

Tears.

Vitreous humor.

Aqueous humor.

Severe pain develops with narrow-angle glaucoma when the:

Pupils are constricted

Pupils are dilated.

Lens changes shape.

Excess vitreous humor forms.

The semicircular canals of the inner ear are responsible for:

Balance and equilibrium.

Hearing in the upper frequency range.

Hearing in the lower frequency range.

Balancing the pressure in the auditory canal.

Trachoma is indicated by the presence of:

Purulent exudate and red sclerae.

Corneal abrasions by the infected eyelids.

Diplopia and cloudy lens.

Ptosis and fixed dilation of the pupil.

Which of the statements apply to infection of the eye by Staphylococcus aureus?(More than one answer)

It involves the conjunctiva.

It is highly contagious.

It is commonly known as “pinkeye.”

It usually causes keratitis and permanent visual loss.

Herpes simplex virus is a common cause of:

Conjunctivitis.

Corneal ulceration and scarring.

Eye infection in the neonate.

Total blindness.

Sensory receptors that provide information about body movement, orientation, or muscle stretch are referred to as:

Visceroceptors.

Exteroceptors.

Mechanoceptors.

Proprioceptors.

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