Eyes review questions with complete
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the palpebral fissure is:
A. border between the cornea and sclera
B. open space between the eyelids
C. angle where the eyelids meet
D. visible on the upper an lower lids at the inner canthus - Correct Answer: B
which retinal structures can be viewed through the ophthalmoscope?
A. the optic disc, the retinal vessels, the general background, and the macula
B. the cornea, the lens, the choroid, and the ciliary body
C. the optic papilla, the sclera, the retina, and the iris
D. the pupil, the sclera, the ciliary body, and the macula - Correct Answer: A
the examiner records " positive concensual light reflex". this indicates:
A. convergence of the axes of the eyeballs
B. simultaneous constriction of the other pupil when one eye is exposed to bright light
C. reflex direction of the eye toward an object attracting a persons attention
D. adaptation of the eye for near vision - Correct Answer: B
the thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as:
A. presbyopia
B. floaters
, C. macular degeneration
D. senile cataract - Correct Answer: D
You must be alert for which eye emergency symptoms?
A. floaters
B. epiphora
C. sudden onset of vision change
D. photophobia - Correct Answer: C
visual acuity is assessed with:
A. snellen eye chart
B. ophthalmoscope
C. hirschberg test
D. confrontation test - Correct Answer: A
the cover test is used to assess for:
A. nystagmus
B. peripheral vision
C. muscle weakness
D. visual acuity - Correct Answer: C
when using the opthalmoscope, you would:
A. remove your own glasses and approach the patients left eye with your left eye
B. leave the light on in the examining room and remove glasses from the patient
C. remove glasses and set the diopter setting at 0
questions and correct answers
the palpebral fissure is:
A. border between the cornea and sclera
B. open space between the eyelids
C. angle where the eyelids meet
D. visible on the upper an lower lids at the inner canthus - Correct Answer: B
which retinal structures can be viewed through the ophthalmoscope?
A. the optic disc, the retinal vessels, the general background, and the macula
B. the cornea, the lens, the choroid, and the ciliary body
C. the optic papilla, the sclera, the retina, and the iris
D. the pupil, the sclera, the ciliary body, and the macula - Correct Answer: A
the examiner records " positive concensual light reflex". this indicates:
A. convergence of the axes of the eyeballs
B. simultaneous constriction of the other pupil when one eye is exposed to bright light
C. reflex direction of the eye toward an object attracting a persons attention
D. adaptation of the eye for near vision - Correct Answer: B
the thickening and yellowing of the lens due to aging is described as:
A. presbyopia
B. floaters
, C. macular degeneration
D. senile cataract - Correct Answer: D
You must be alert for which eye emergency symptoms?
A. floaters
B. epiphora
C. sudden onset of vision change
D. photophobia - Correct Answer: C
visual acuity is assessed with:
A. snellen eye chart
B. ophthalmoscope
C. hirschberg test
D. confrontation test - Correct Answer: A
the cover test is used to assess for:
A. nystagmus
B. peripheral vision
C. muscle weakness
D. visual acuity - Correct Answer: C
when using the opthalmoscope, you would:
A. remove your own glasses and approach the patients left eye with your left eye
B. leave the light on in the examining room and remove glasses from the patient
C. remove glasses and set the diopter setting at 0
