10 Tonometry Quiz questions

10 Tonometry Quiz questions

1. What is the primary purpose of a tonometer in optometry?

   a. Measure corneal thickness

   b. Evaluate lens opacity

   c. Assess retinal health

   d. Determine intraocular pressure

2. Which type of tonometer is commonly used to measure intraocular pressure by making contact with the cornea?

   a. Non-contact tonometer

   b. Indentation tonometer

   c. Applanation tonometer

   d. Rebound tonometer

3. In applanation tonometry, what is being flattened to measure intraocular pressure?

   a. Cornea

   b. Lens

   c. Sclera

   d. Retina

4. Which of the following is a potential complication of using a Goldmann applanation tonometer?

   a. Corneal abrasion

   b. Retinal detachment

   c. Cataract formation

   d. Optic nerve atrophy

5. What does the term “tonometry” literally mean?

   a. Measurement of lens power

   b. Measurement of intraocular pressure

   c. Assessment of corneal curvature

   d. Evaluation of retinal thickness

6. Which tonometer does not require anesthesia and is often used for screening intraocular pressure?

   a. Goldmann applanation tonometer

   b. Air-puff tonometer

   c. Tono-Pen tonometer

   d. Schiotz tonometer

7. What principle does the rebound tonometer utilize to measure intraocular pressure?

   a. Measurement of corneal thickness

   b. Indentation of the cornea

   c. Bouncing of a probe off the cornea

   d. Flattening of the cornea

8. When using a Tono-Pen tonometer, what must be considered to obtain accurate measurements?

   a. Corneal curvature

   b. Lens opacity

   c. Pupil size

   d. Scleral thickness

9. In which condition is tonometry particularly important for monitoring progression?

   a. Astigmatism

   b. Glaucoma

   c. Myopia

   d. Hyperopia

10. What is the purpose of using an indentation tonometer, such as the Schiotz tonometer?

    a. To measure corneal thickness

    b. To assess retinal health

    c. To determine axial length

    d. To evaluate intraocular pressure

Answers to Tonometry Quiz

Certainly! Here are the answers to the Tonometer quiz:

1. d. Determine intraocular pressure
2. c. Applanation tonometer
3. a. Cornea
4. a. Corneal abrasion
5. b. Measurement of intraocular pressure
6. b. Air-puff tonometer
7. c. Bouncing of a probe off the cornea
8. a. Corneal curvature
9. b. Glaucoma
10. d. To evaluate intraocular pressure

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