Medical Terminology Chapter 17: Eye and Ear Abbreviations

Questions and Answers

What does OD stand for?

Both Eyes

Both Ears

Right Eye (correct)

Left Eye

What does OS stand for?

Right Eye

Left Eye (correct)

Right Ear

Both Ears

What does AD refer to?

Right Ear (correct)

Both Eyes

Left Ear

Left Eye

What does AS stand for?

Left Ear Signup and view all the answers

What does OU indicate?

Both Eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does AU stand for?

Both Ears Signup and view all the answers

What does PERRLA stand for?

Pupils, Equal Round, Reactive, To light and Accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What does VA refer to?

Visual Acuity Signup and view all the answers

What does ETD stand for?

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What does PE Tube refer to?

Pressure Equalizing Tube Signup and view all the answers

What does ENT stand for?

Ears, Nose, Throat Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Eye Abbreviations

OD: Refers to the right eye, commonly used in prescriptions and medical records.
OS: Denotes the left eye, contrasting with OD in ocular assessments.
OU: Indicates both eyes, utilized in contexts where bilateral assessment is necessary.

Ear Abbreviations

AD: Stands for the right ear, commonly seen in hearing tests and audiology reports.
AS: Refers to the left ear, used similarly to AD for ear-related evaluations.
AU: Represents both ears, necessary for comprehensive auditory assessments.

Medical Terms

PERRLA: An acronym that describes pupils as equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodating; essential for neurological and ophthalmological evaluations.
VA: Stands for visual acuity, a critical measure of sight clarity, used in eye exams.
ETD: Refers to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, a condition affecting ear pressure and potentially leading to hearing issues.
PE Tube: Stands for Pressure Equalizing Tube, often used in procedures to address recurring ear infections or fluid buildup.
ENT: An abbreviation for the field of Ears, Nose, and Throat, encompassing a range of specialized medical care.

Description

Test your knowledge of medical abbreviations related to the eye and ear in Chapter 17 of Medical Terminology. This quiz covers important terms like OD, OS, AD, and AS, which are essential for understanding medical documentation. Master these terms to enhance your medical vocabulary and communication skills.