Chapter 35 Sensory and Neuro Disorders Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: What is the difference between myopia and hyperopia?
Answer: Myopia is nearsightedness (unable to see items far away), while hyperopia is farsightedness
(unable to see items close up).
Question 2: What is astigmatism?
Answer: A visual impairment caused by unequal curvatures in the cornea, resulting in a blurred image.
Question 3: What are common signs of visual impairment in children?
Answer: Squinting, frowning while reading, tearing, red-rimmed eyes, holding books close, rubbing eyes,
headaches, and clumsiness.
Question 4: How does paralytic strabismus differ from nonparalytic strabismus?
Answer: Nonparalytic strabismus involves a constant deviation of the gaze with normal muscles, while
paralytic strabismus involves weakness or paralysis of an extraocular muscle.
Question 5: What is the primary treatment goal for amblyopia?
Answer: To achieve normal and equal vision in both eyes, typically by patching the 'good' eye to force the
use of the 'lazy' eye.
Question 6: What is the correct treatment for a hordeolum (stye)?
Answer: Apply warm compresses for 15 minutes 3-4 times daily; never squeeze the stye; avoid eye makeup
and contact lenses.
Question 7: How should secretions be wiped in a child with conjunctivitis?
Answer: Wipe secretions from the inner to the outer canthus.
Question 8: What are the risk factors for developing otitis media?
Answer: Bottle feeding in a supine position, propping bottles, pacifier use after 6 months, living with
smokers, and day care attendance.
Question 9: What are the signs of a ruptured eardrum in otitis media?
Answer: Sudden relief from ear pain and the presence of drainage from the ear.
Page 1
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: What is the difference between myopia and hyperopia?
Answer: Myopia is nearsightedness (unable to see items far away), while hyperopia is farsightedness
(unable to see items close up).
Question 2: What is astigmatism?
Answer: A visual impairment caused by unequal curvatures in the cornea, resulting in a blurred image.
Question 3: What are common signs of visual impairment in children?
Answer: Squinting, frowning while reading, tearing, red-rimmed eyes, holding books close, rubbing eyes,
headaches, and clumsiness.
Question 4: How does paralytic strabismus differ from nonparalytic strabismus?
Answer: Nonparalytic strabismus involves a constant deviation of the gaze with normal muscles, while
paralytic strabismus involves weakness or paralysis of an extraocular muscle.
Question 5: What is the primary treatment goal for amblyopia?
Answer: To achieve normal and equal vision in both eyes, typically by patching the 'good' eye to force the
use of the 'lazy' eye.
Question 6: What is the correct treatment for a hordeolum (stye)?
Answer: Apply warm compresses for 15 minutes 3-4 times daily; never squeeze the stye; avoid eye makeup
and contact lenses.
Question 7: How should secretions be wiped in a child with conjunctivitis?
Answer: Wipe secretions from the inner to the outer canthus.
Question 8: What are the risk factors for developing otitis media?
Answer: Bottle feeding in a supine position, propping bottles, pacifier use after 6 months, living with
smokers, and day care attendance.
Question 9: What are the signs of a ruptured eardrum in otitis media?
Answer: Sudden relief from ear pain and the presence of drainage from the ear.
Page 1
