Apea- Eent Assessment With Answers Correct
1. A patient complains of a sore tongue. Findings reveal a smooth and erythe-
matous tongue. This condition is termed:
gingivitis.
stomatitis.
glossitis.
candidiasis.: glossitis.
2. A condition that involves optic nerve damage and visual field changes is
termed:
retinoblastoma.
cataracts.
glaucoma.
pterygium.: glaucoma.
3. Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals small, rounded, slightly
irregular red spots embedded in the retina. These findings are consistent with:
superficial retinal hemorrhages.
preretinal hemorrhages.
microaneurysms.
deep retinal hemorrhages.: deep retinal hemorrhages.
4. A cyclist sustained an avulsion of the upper central incisor. If he is unable
to position the tooth in the socket until he is able to be seen by a dentist, he
should:
transport the tooth in a cup of lukewarm tap water.
place the tooth between the molars and the inside of the cheek.
rinse the tooth and transport it in a clean dry cloth.
not rinse the tooth but transport it in a clean dry cloth.: place the tooth between the molar
and the inside of the cheek.
5. A condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other is
termed:
hyperopia.
myopia.
,strabismus.
astigmatism.: strabismus.
, 6. Findings following assessment of a person's left eye gaze include impaired
movements when attempting to look upward, downward, or inward. This con-
dition is most consistent with:
a conjugate gaze.
left cranial nerve III (oculomotor) paralysis
cranial nerve IV (trochlear) paralysis.
cranial nerve VI (abducens) paralysis.: left cranial nerve III (oculomotor) paralysis
7. On ophthalmoscopic exam of the older adult, there is an increased
cup-to-disc ratio: This finding is suggestive of:
cataracts.
macular degeneration.
open angle glaucoma.
blindness.: open angle glaucoma.
8. Mydriasis is a term used to describe:
the shape of the pupils.
constriction of the pupils.
dilation of the pupils.
symmetry of the pupils.: dilation of the pupils.
9. To palpate for sinus tenderness, press up on the frontal sinuses from under
the bony brows, then:
press down on the ethmoid sinus.
press up on the maxillary sinus.
palpate around the orbit.
observe the turbinates.: press up on the maxillary sinus.
10. Gingival hyperplasia could be seen in all the following conditions except:
those patients undergoing phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy.
adolescents with nickel braces.
in patients diagnosed with diabetes.
in adults with leukemia: in patients diagnosed with diabetes.
11. When the corneal reflex is stimulated by shining the light in the right eye, the
right eye blinks. The left eye:
does not blink.
1. A patient complains of a sore tongue. Findings reveal a smooth and erythe-
matous tongue. This condition is termed:
gingivitis.
stomatitis.
glossitis.
candidiasis.: glossitis.
2. A condition that involves optic nerve damage and visual field changes is
termed:
retinoblastoma.
cataracts.
glaucoma.
pterygium.: glaucoma.
3. Ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus reveals small, rounded, slightly
irregular red spots embedded in the retina. These findings are consistent with:
superficial retinal hemorrhages.
preretinal hemorrhages.
microaneurysms.
deep retinal hemorrhages.: deep retinal hemorrhages.
4. A cyclist sustained an avulsion of the upper central incisor. If he is unable
to position the tooth in the socket until he is able to be seen by a dentist, he
should:
transport the tooth in a cup of lukewarm tap water.
place the tooth between the molars and the inside of the cheek.
rinse the tooth and transport it in a clean dry cloth.
not rinse the tooth but transport it in a clean dry cloth.: place the tooth between the molar
and the inside of the cheek.
5. A condition in which the eyes are not properly aligned with each other is
termed:
hyperopia.
myopia.
,strabismus.
astigmatism.: strabismus.
, 6. Findings following assessment of a person's left eye gaze include impaired
movements when attempting to look upward, downward, or inward. This con-
dition is most consistent with:
a conjugate gaze.
left cranial nerve III (oculomotor) paralysis
cranial nerve IV (trochlear) paralysis.
cranial nerve VI (abducens) paralysis.: left cranial nerve III (oculomotor) paralysis
7. On ophthalmoscopic exam of the older adult, there is an increased
cup-to-disc ratio: This finding is suggestive of:
cataracts.
macular degeneration.
open angle glaucoma.
blindness.: open angle glaucoma.
8. Mydriasis is a term used to describe:
the shape of the pupils.
constriction of the pupils.
dilation of the pupils.
symmetry of the pupils.: dilation of the pupils.
9. To palpate for sinus tenderness, press up on the frontal sinuses from under
the bony brows, then:
press down on the ethmoid sinus.
press up on the maxillary sinus.
palpate around the orbit.
observe the turbinates.: press up on the maxillary sinus.
10. Gingival hyperplasia could be seen in all the following conditions except:
those patients undergoing phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy.
adolescents with nickel braces.
in patients diagnosed with diabetes.
in adults with leukemia: in patients diagnosed with diabetes.
11. When the corneal reflex is stimulated by shining the light in the right eye, the
right eye blinks. The left eye:
does not blink.
