Otolaryngology and Eye Care Concepts

This video tutorial covers various medical terms associated with the sensory system, focusing on conditions and procedures related to hearing and vision. It explains terms like audiometry, conjunctivitis, and otitis media, along with surgical procedures such as mastoidectomy and vitrectomy. The video aims to enhance understanding of these terms and their definitions, providing a comprehensive overview of sensory system-related medical vocabulary.

What is the purpose of audiometry?

• To test reflexes

• To evaluate balance

• To assess hearing sensitivity

• To measure visual acuity

What condition is characterized by the outward turning of the eyelid margin?

• Conjunctivitis

• Entropion

• Ectropion

• Ptosis

Which procedure uses a laser to relieve eye pressure in glaucoma?

• Vitrectomy

• Laser iridotomy

• Ophthalmoscopy

• Tonometry

What is the main purpose of a mastoidectomy?

• To create a hole in the eardrum

• To measure intraocular pressure

• To treat infections or tumors in the mastoid bone

• To remove the stapes bone

What is otitis media?

• Inflammation of the outer ear

• Inflammation of the middle ear

• Inflammation of the eardrum

• Inflammation of the inner ear

What is the condition where abnormal bone growth in the middle ear causes hearing loss?

• Otitis media

• Tinnitus

• Otosclerosis

• Mastoiditis

What is the purpose of a stapedectomy?

• To remove the mastoid bone

• To measure hearing sensitivity

• To create a hole in the eardrum

• To replace the stapes bone

What is the function of tonometry in eye care?

• To measure intraocular pressure

• To assess visual acuity

• To evaluate color vision

• To test peripheral vision

What is vitrectomy used for?

• To remove the lens of the eye

• To remove the vitreous humor from the eye

• To correct refractive errors

• To treat cataracts

What is the main focus of the video?

• Digestive system

• Cardiovascular system

• Respiratory system

• Sensory system medical terms