#1
Which of the following is NOT a common method for assessing visual acuity?
Ishihara test
ExplanationAssesses color vision, not visual acuity.
#2
What is the primary purpose of taking a patient's medical history in ophthalmic care?
To identify underlying health conditions
ExplanationHelps in understanding potential eye-related issues.
#3
What does the abbreviation 'HPI' stand for in medical history taking?
History of Present Illness
ExplanationProvides insight into the current medical condition.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a retinal detachment?
Gradual loss of central vision
ExplanationOften involves sudden loss of peripheral vision.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of cataracts?
Double vision
ExplanationPrimarily causes cloudy or blurred vision.
#6
What does 'OD' stand for in ophthalmology?
Oculus Dexter
ExplanationRefers to the right eye.
#7
What is the most common cause of sudden painless vision loss?
Central retinal artery occlusion
ExplanationResults from blocked blood flow to the retina.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of dry eye syndrome?
Excessive tearing
ExplanationDry eyes usually result in decreased tear production.
#9
What does the 'D' in the 'ABCDE' approach to eye examination represent?
Disability
ExplanationAssesses the patient's functional status.
#10
Which condition is characterized by sudden, severe eye pain, blurred vision, and halos around lights?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
ExplanationResults from increased intraocular pressure.
#11
Which imaging technique is commonly used for evaluating the optic nerve in glaucoma?
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
ExplanationProvides high-resolution cross-sectional images.
#12
What does the 'C' in the 'PLAN' acronym for medical documentation typically represent?
Condition
ExplanationDescribes the patient's medical condition.
#13
What is the Amsler grid primarily used for?
Detecting macular abnormalities
ExplanationMonitors changes in central vision.
#14
What is the most common cause of bilateral proptosis (bulging eyes)?
Graves' disease
ExplanationAssociated with thyroid dysfunction.
#15
What is the main symptom of a corneal abrasion?
Pain and foreign body sensation
ExplanationCauses discomfort and irritation.
#16
Which of the following is NOT typically associated with retinoblastoma?
Eye pain
ExplanationOften symptomless in early stages.
#17
Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of keratoconus?
Retinal detachment
ExplanationPrimarily involves corneal thinning and bulging.