Head, Neck, & Eyes 2

Question 1

Refractive error of vision due to differences in curvature in refractive surfaces of the eye (cornea and lens)

Answer 1

Astigmatism

Question 2

Infection or retention cyst of a meibomian gland, showing as a beady nodule on the eyelid

Answer 2

Chalazion

Question 4

Double vision

Answer 4

Diplopia

Question 5

Enlargement of the lymph nodes due to infection, allergy, or neoplasm

Answer 5

Lymphadenopathy

Question 6

Abnormal sound generated by turbulent flow of blood in an artery due to either and area of partial obstruction or a localized high rate of blood flow through an unobstructed artery

Answer 6

Bruit

Question 7

Lower eyelid loos and rolling outward

Answer 7

Ectropion

Question 8

Area of the keenest vision at the center of the macula on the ocular fundus

Answer 8

Fovea

Question 11

Constricted pupils

Answer 11

Miosis

Question 12

A group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure

Answer 12

Glaucoma

Question 13

Decrease in power of accommodation that occurs with aging

Answer 13

Presbyopia

Question 14

Refers to a round, symmetric skull that is appropriately related to body size

Answer 14

Normocephalic

Question 15

Soft, raised,yellow plaques occurring on the skin in the corners of the eyes

Answer 15

Xanthelasma

Question 18

Opacity of the lens of the eye that develops slowly with aging and gradually obstructs vision

Answer 18

Cataract

Question 19

(Stye) red, painful pustule that is a localized infection of a hair follicle at the eyelid margin

Answer 19

Hordeolum

Question 20

Stasis of blood flow out of the ocular fundus; sign of increased intracranial pressure

Answer 20

Papilledema

Question 21

Refers to an abnormally large head

Answer 21

Macrocephalic

Question 22

Triangular opaque tissue on the nasal side of the conjunctiva that grows toward the center of the cornea

Answer 22

Pterygium

Question 24

Nearsighted; refractive error in which near vision is better that far vision

Answer 24

Myopia

Question 25

Drooping of upper eyelids over the iris and possibly covering the pupil

Answer 25

Ptosis

Question 28

Adaption of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens

Answer 28

Accommodation

Question 29

Head tilt due to shortening or spasm of one sternomastoid muscle

Answer 29

Torticollis

Question 30

Round, darker area of the ocular fundus that mediates vision only from the central visual field

Answer 30

Macula

Question 31

(Squint, cross eyed) disparity of the eye axes

Answer 31

Strabismus

Question 34

Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of eyeball

Answer 34

Nystagmus

Question 36

Lower eyelid rolling inward

Answer 36

Entropion

Question 37

Infection of the conjunctiva; “pinkeye”

Answer 37

Conjunctivitis

Question 38

Dilated pupils

Answer 38

Mydriasis

Question 39

Refers to an abnormally small head

Answer 39

Microcephalic

Question 43

Abnormal white rim of sclera visible between the upper eyelid and the iris when a person moves the eye downward

Answer 43

Lid Lag

Question 44

Protruding eyeballs; Graves’ disease

Answer 44

Exopthalmos