Which action should the nurse recommend to a client with blepharitis? Show
a. Soak the area in warm water d. Keep lid margins clean Explanation: To avoid the side effects of corticosteroids, which medication classification is used as an alternative to treat inflammatory conditions of the eyes? a. Miotics d. NSAIDs Explanation: A client asks the nurse what they can do to improve her vision after having a cataract removed. What is the nurse's best response? a. "There is nothing you can do to improve your vision." c. "Having an intraocular lens implanted at the time of surgery is the best thing you can do." Explanation: Which of the following eye disorders is caused by an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)? a. Glaucoma a. Glaucoma Explanation: Which of the following is the main refracting surface of the eye? a. Conjunctiva c. Cornea Explanation: After a fall at home, a client hits their head on the corner of a table. Shortly after the accident, the client arrives at the ED, unable to see out of their left eye. The client tells the nurse that symptoms began with seeing spots or moving particles in the field of vision but that there was no pain in the eye. The client is very upset that the vision will not return. What is the most likely cause of this client's symptoms? a. eye trauma d. retinal detachment Explanation: A nurse is performing an eye examination. Which question would not be included in the examination? a. Have you experienced blurred, double, or distorted
vision?" c. "Are you able to raise both eyebrows?" Explanation: A patient is to have an angiography done using fluorescein as a contrast agent to determine if the patient has macular edema. What laboratory work should the nurse monitor prior to the angiography? a. Hemoglobin and hematocrit b. BUN and creatinine Explanation: A nurse conducted a history and physical for a newly admitted patient who states, "My arms are too short. I have to hold my book at a distance to read." The nurse knows that the patient is most likely experiencing: a. Opacity in the lens. d. Loss of accommodative power in the lens. Explanation: There are four major types of ophthalmic procedures to complete a glaucoma examination. If the health care provider wants to inspect the optic nerve, the nurse would prepare the patient for: a. Gonioscopy. d. Ophthalmoscopy. Explanation: A client accidentally splashes chemicals into one eye. The nurse knows that eye irrigation with plain tap water should begin immediately and continue for 15 to 20 minutes. What is the primary purpose of this first aid treatment? a. To eliminate the need for medical care d. To prevent vision loss Explanation: The nurse is providing care to a client who has been admitted to the hospital for treatment of an infection. The client is visually impaired. Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when interacting with the client? a. Face the client when speaking directly to him. a. Face the client when speaking directly to him. Explanation: After surgery for removal of cataract, a client is being discharged, and the nurse has completed discharge instruction. Which client statement indicates that the outcome of the teaching plan has been met? a. "Dots or flashing lights in my vision are to be expected for the
first few days." b. "I should avoid pulling or pushing any object that weighs more than 15 lbs." Explanation: A client diagnosed with a cataract comes into the clinic. What assessments should the nurse observe in this client? a. A swollen lacrimal caruncle d. Blurred or cloudy visual image Explanation: An aging client is brought to the eye clinic by the son. The son states he has seen his parent holding reading materials at an increasing distance to focus properly. What age-related changes does this indicate? a. Cataract d. Presbyopia Explanation: A client has been referred to an ophthalmologist for suspected macular degeneration. The nurse knows to prepare what test for the physician to give the client? a. Visual field b. Amsler grid Explanation: An Ishihara polychromatic plate, visual field, or slit lamp test will not diagnose macular degeneration. A client has noticed recently having clearer vision at a distance than up close. What is the term used to describe this client's visual condition? a. astigmatism b. hyperopia Explanation: A client who is blind is awaiting elective surgery. What should the nurse do to promote this client's control over their hospital environment? a. Keep personal care items where the nurse knows their location. c. Ask the client where to store his or her self-care items. Explanation: A client with multiple sclerosis is being seen by a neuroophthalmologist for a routine eye exam. The nurse explains to the client that during the examination, the client will be asked to maintain a fixed gaze on a stationary point while an object is moved from a point on the side, where it can't be seen, toward the center. The client will indicate when the object becomes visible The nurse further explains that the test being performed is called a: a. slit-lamp examination d. perimetry test Explanation: The nurse is caring for a client ordered for multiple eye screening. Following which procedure will the nurse instruct the client on a yellow coloring to the skin and urine as being normal? a. Ultrasonography b. Retinal Angiography Explanation: A 52-year-old comes to the clinic for a follow-up examination after being diagnosed with glaucoma. The client states, "I'm hoping that I don't have to use these drops for very long." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? a. "You'll need to use the drops for the rest of your life to control the glaucoma." a. "You'll need to use the drops for the rest of your life to control the glaucoma." Explanation: Which of the following occurs when there is deviation from perfect ocular alignment? a. Strabismus a. Strabismus Explanation: Which category of drugs is contraindicated in clients with glaucoma? a. prostaglandins c. mydriatics Explanation: A client is having a routine eye examination. The procedure being performed is done by using an instrument to indent or flatten the surface of the eye. This is known as ________ and it is routinely done to test for ________. a. retinoscopy; cataracts b. tonometry; intraocular pressure Explanation: A client with chronic open-angle glaucoma is now presenting with eye pain and intraocular pressure of 50 mm Hg. An immediate iridotomy is scheduled. Which of the following describes the desired effects of this procedure? a. Reverse optic nerve damage b. Improve outflow drainage Explanation: The nurse at the eye clinic is caring for a patient with suspected glaucoma. What complaint would be significant for a diagnosis of glaucoma? a. A significant loss of central vision c. The presence of halos around lights Explanation: What type of medication would the nurse use in combination with mydriatics to dilate the patient's pupil? a. NSAIDs b. Cycloplegics Explanation: An ophthalmologist tells a patient that he has a cataract. The nurse explains to the patient that this means there is: a. Distortion and loss of central vision. c. Interference with focusing of a sharp image.
Explanation: When conducting an eye exam, the nurse practitioner is aware that a diagnostic clinical manifestation of glaucoma is: a. The presence of halos around lights. a. The presence of halos around lights. Explanation: A patient visits a clinic for an eye examination. He describes his visual changes and mentions a specific diagnostic clinical sign of glaucoma. What is that clinical sign? a. Pain associated with a
purulent discharge b. The presence of halos around lights Explanation: Which is the most common cause of visual loss in people older than 60 years of age? a. Macular degeneration a. Macular degeneration Explanation: The nures is assessing a client using an Amsler Grid. The nurse is assessing for which of the following? a. Visual field b. Macular problems Explanation: Which nursing intervention should be included during the assessment of a client with an eye disorder? a. Instruct the client to stare at the central fixation spot on an Amsler grid and report
if he or she sees any distortion of the squares. d. Check the extraocular muscles by instructing the client to keep his or her head still when following an object. Explanation: The nurse admits a client to the emergency department who has been referred by the eye clinic. Which condition is an emergency where the nurse should refer the client for medical treatment immediately? a. Blepharitis d. Acute angle-closure glaucoma Explanation: Which part of the retina is responsible for central vision? a. Optic disk b. Macula Explanation: Which of the following medication classifications increases aqueous fluid outflow in the patient with glaucoma? a. Alpha-adrenergic agonists b. Cholinergics Explanation: A nurse is obtaining a history from a new client with glaucoma. The client indicates having read about the diagnosis and understanding that this type of glaucoma is due to the degeneration and obstruction of the trabecular meshwork, whose original function is to absorb the aqueous humor. The loss of absorption will lead to an increased resistance, and thus a chronic, painless buildup of pressure in the eye. Which type of glaucoma has the client described? a. congenital c. open angle
Explanation: The nurse is obtaining a history on a client stating the inability to read the newspaper and even seeing detail when looking at an image. Which assessment test would add additional data for a diagnosis? a. Assess vision on the Snellen chart. b. Assess peripheral vision. Explanation: During assessment of a patient with a hearing loss, the nurse notes a defect in the tympanic membrane. The nurse documents this disturbance as a loss known as: a. Sensorineural. d. Conductive. Explanation: An ophthalmologist diagnoses a patient with myopia. The nurse explains that this type of impaired vision is a refractive error characterized by: a. Farsightedness. b. Blurred distance vision Explanation: A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session, the nurse should: a. provide instructions on eye patching. c. demonstrate eyedrop instillation. Explanation: Which term refers to the absence of the natural lens? a. Aphakia a. Aphakia Explanation: When the client tells the nurse that his vision is 20/200 and then asks what that means, the nurse informs the client that a person with 20/200 vision a. sees an object from 200 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 20 feet away. d. sees an object from 20 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 200 feet away (must be 20 ft away, rather than 200, to see) Explanation: A nurse instructs a client to refrain from blinking after administering eye drops based on which rationale? a. Blinking keeps substances from entering the eye. b. Blinking causes the eye drop to be expelled from the conjunctival sac. Explanation: The nurse is giving a visual field examination to a 55-year-old male client. The client asks what this test is for. What would be the nurse's best answer? a. "This test measures visual acuity." d. "This test measures peripheral vision and detects gaps in the visual field."
Explanation: A client having an eye exam asks the nurse what she can do to help prevent cataracts. What dietary recommendations should a nurse give to a client to prevent cataracts? a. Calcium with vitamin D d. Vitamins A and C Explanation: The nurse is teaching a parent how to instill drops in their 12-year-old son's eyes. Which action would the nurse teach is accomplished first? a. Close the eye gently. b. Tilt the head slightly backward. Explanation: When the patient tells the nurse that his vision is 20/200, and asks what that means, the nurse informs the patient that a person with 20/200 vision: a. Sees an object from 200 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 20 feet away. b. Sees an object from 20 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 200 feet away. Which type of benign tumor of the eyelids is characterized by superficial, vascular capillary lesions that are strawberry-red in color? a. Hemangioma a. Hemangioma Explanation: A young client is being seen by a pediatric ophthalmologist due to a recent skateboarding accident that resulted in trauma to the right cornea, and is now at risk of developing an infection. Which nursing intervention would be contraindicated for a client at risk for infection? a. To ensure
correct application of antibiotic ointment, gently drag tip of tube along lower lid while squeezing ointment on to lid. a. To ensure correct application of antibiotic ointment, gently drag tip of tube along lower lid while squeezing ointment on to lid. Explanation: A client who is blind is awaiting elective surgery. What should the nurse do to promote this client's control over their hospital environment? a. Ask the client where to store his or her self-care items. a. Ask the client where to store his or her self-care items. Explanation: Which medication is used to treat glaucoma by pulling the iris away from the drainage channels so that aqueous fluid can escape? a. carbachol a. carbachol Explanation: A client has developed diabetic retinopathy and is seeing the physician regularly to prevent further loss of sight. From where do the nerve cells of the retina extend? a. optic nerve a. optic nerve Explanation: A client has undergone enucleation. What complication of enucleation should be addressed by the nurse? a. Hypotension c. Hemorrhage Explanation: A client's vision is assessed at 20/200. The client asks what that means. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "You see an object from 200 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 20 feet away." d. "You see an object from 20 feet away that a person with normal vision sees from 200 feet away." A client has been prescribed eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. At the yearly follow-up appointment, the client tells the nurse that she has stopped using the medication because her vision did not improve. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? a. Explain the therapeutic effect and expected outcome of the medication. a. Explain the therapeutic effect and expected outcome of the medication. Explanation: A patient has had cataract extractions and the nurse is providing discharge instructions. What should the nurse encourage the patient to do at home? a. Maintain bed rest for 1 week. c. Avoid bending the head below the waist. Explanation: On ocular examination, the health care provider notes severely elevated IOP, corneal edema, and a pupil that is fixed in a semi-dilated position. The nurse knows that these clinical signs are diagnostic of the type of glaucoma known as: a. Chronic open-angle. c. Acute angle-closure. Explanation: During an intial assessment, the nurse notes a symptom of a mild case of bacterial conjunctivitis and documents in the electronic medical record that the client is displaying which of the following? a. Blurred vision c. Mucopurulent ocular discharge Explanation: A client is color blind. The nurse understands that this client has a problem with: a. rods. b. cones. Explanation: The nurse should monitor for which manifestation in a client who has undergone LASIK? a. Excessive tearing c. Halos and glare Explanation: When undergoing testing of visual acuity with a Snellen chart, the client can read the line labeled 20/50 but misses three letters on the line. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following? a. 20/20 + 30 c. 20/50-3 Explanation: Which client statement would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing bacterial conjunctivitis?
a. "My eyes feel like they are on fire." b. "My eyelids were stuck together this morning." Explanation: Which of the following medications needs to be withheld for 5 to 7 days prior to cataract surgery? a. Coumadin a. Coumadin Explanation: A patient has been brought to the emergency room after being hit in the head with a baseball. The nurse should be alert to which of the following clinical manifestations of a detached retina? Select all that apply. a. Bright flashing lights a. Bright flashing lights Explanation: A client suffered trauma to the sclera and is being treated for a subsequent infection. During client education, the nurse indicates where the sclera is attached. Which structure would not be included? a. eyelids a. eyelids Explanation: Following cataract removal, discharge instructions will be provided to the client. Which of the following instructions is most important? a. Apply protective patch to both eyes at bedtime. d. Avoid any activity that can increase intraocular
Explanation: Which surgical procedure involves flattening the anterior curvature of the cornea by removing a stromal lamella layer? a. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) b. Laser-assisted stromal in situ keratomileusis Explanation: Which term refers to swelling of the optic disc due to increased intracranial pressure? a. Ptosis c. Papilledema Explanation: To avoid the side effects of corticosteroids, which medication classification is used as an alternative in treating inflammatory conditions of the eyes? a. Miotics b. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Explanation: The nurse is administering an ophthalmic ointment to a patient with conjunctivitis. What disadvantage of the application of an ointment does the nurse explain to the patient? a. It does not work as rapidly as eye drops do. b. Blurred vision results after application. Explanation: Chemical burns of the eye are immediately treated by: a. Administering local anesthetics and antibacterial c. Flushing the lids, conjunctiva, and cornea with Explanation: A nurse practitioner examines a patient and documents a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ratio in his better eye that qualifies him for government financial assistance based on the definition of legal blindness. What is that ratio? a. 20/120 d. 20/200 Explanation: A major role for nursing in the management of glaucoma is health education. Which of the following is the most important teaching point that the nurse should advise the patient of? a. Keep all follow-up appointments. c. Adhere to the medication regimen. Explanation: Which of the following is the leading cause of blindness in the United States? a. Glaucoma a. Glaucoma Explanation: The nurse is demonstrating how to perform punctal occlusion. Which activities does the nurse perform? a. Applies gentle pressure bilaterally on the bridge of a. Applies gentle pressure bilaterally on the bridge Explanation: During a routine eye examination, a patient complains that she is unable to read road signs at a distance when driving her car. What should the patient be assessed for? a. Astigmatism c. Myopia Explanation: Prior to an eye exam for possible macular degeneration, the nurse completes a history of symptoms. The nurse is aware that a diagnostic sign of age-related dry macular degeneration is: a. The abrupt onset of symptoms. c. The appearance of tiny, yellow spots in the field Explanation: A client comes to the eye clinic for a routine check-up. The client tells the nurse he thinks he is color blind. What screening test does the nurse know will be performed on this client to assess for color blindness? a. Rosenbaum c. Ishihara Explanation: A client with glaucoma has been given a prescription for a mydriatic drug. What is a priority action of the nurse? a. Tell the physician. a. Tell the physician. Explanation: A client has just been diagnosed with glaucoma. What teaching should the nurse include with this client? a. How long they have to wear dark glasses. b. Maintain regular bowel habits. Explanation: A client comes to the eye clinic for an examination. The client tells the nurse that his vision is like a target with the bull's eye area of the image missing. What would the nurse suspect? a. Retinal detachment d. Macular degeneration Explanation: The upper eyelid normally covers the uppermost portion of the iris and is innervated by which cranial nerve? a. III a. III Explanation:
Viewed through the pupil, the landmarks of the retina are which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Optic disk a. Optic disk Explanation: Which of the following is the role of the nurse toward a patient who is to undergo eye examinations and tests? a. Ensuring that the patient receives eye care to a. Ensuring that the patient receives eye care to Explanation: The nurse should monitor for which manifestation in a client who has had LASIK surgery? a. Excessive tearing c. Halos and glare Explanation: A client is diagnosed with a corneal abrasion and the nurse has administered proparacaine hydrochloride per orders to assess visual acuity. The client requests a prescription for this medication because it completely took away the pain. What is the best response by the nurse? a. "I will let the doctor know." b.
"Prescriptions of this medication are generally Explanation: During a routine physical examination, the nurse practitioner notes that a 72-year-old patient has a significant loss of ability to discriminate words. The patient also states that he has noticed that he has trouble hearing high-frequency sounds. The nurse suspects that the patient has an age-related change in his ears known as: a. Cerumen hardening. d. Degeneration of the organ of Corti. Explanation: A client with an inflammatory ophthalmic disorder has been receiving repeated courses of a corticosteroid ointment, one-half inch in the lower conjunctival sac four times a day as directed. The client reports a headache and blurred vision. The nurse suspects that these symptoms represent: a. expected drug effects that should diminish over time. d. increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Explanation: Which statement is accurate regarding refractive surgery? a. Refractive surgery is an elective, cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the cornea. a. Refractive surgery is an elective, cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the cornea. Explanation: Which feature should a nurse observe during an ophthalmic assessment? a. Appearance of the external eye a. Appearance of the external eye Explanation: Which are accurate clinical manifestations of a retinal detachment? a. Cobwebs c. Sudden onset of a greater number of floaters Explanation: A client comes to the clinic for a routine examination. After obtaining the ocular history, which of the following would the nurse do next? a. Test the client's visual acuity. a. Test the client's visual acuity. Explanation: A client who had a corneal transplant a few months ago arrives at the emergency department reporting eye discomfort. When assessing the client, which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect graft failure? a. Reduced tearing c. Blurred vision Explanation: A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local senior citizen's group about changes in the eye that accompany aging. Which of the following would the nurse most likely include? Select all that apply. a. Increased orbital fat b. Loss of eyelid skin elasticity Explanation: You are the clinic nurse in an ophthalmic clinic. When assessing clients, which client has an abnormal intraocular pressure (IOP)? a. A client with an IOP of 21 mm Hg b. A client with an IOP of 8 mm Hg Explanation: An 8th grade boy comes to the school nurse and tells the nurse that he had an eye exam the day before. He says the eye doctor told him he had astigmatism and that meant his eyeball wasn't shaped right. The boy is concerned because he says he went home and looked in the mirror and both eyes looked just alike. What is the school nurse's best response? a. "Astigmatism means that the lens of the eye is more of an oval shape
than the lens in most eyes." b. "Astigmatism means that the cornea of the eye is shaped differently than the cornea in most eyes." Explanation: Which of the following is the correct advice regarding food for a patient who underwent a cataract surgery? a. Eat spinach or collard greens two to four times per week. b. Eat soft, easily chewed foods. Explanation: The nurse is obtaining a visual history from a client who has noted an increase in glare and changes in color perception. Which assessment would the nurse anticipate to confirm a definitive diagnosis? a. Identification of yellowish aging spot on the retina c. Identification of opacities on the lens Explanation: Which is an accurate statement regarding refractive surgery? a. Refractive surgery is an elective cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the cornea. a. Refractive surgery is an elective cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the cornea. Explanation: Which is be an accurate clinical manifestation of a retinal detachment? a. Sudden onset of intense pain c. Bright flashing lights Explanation: The patient with glaucoma is usually started on the lowest dose of medication. Which of the following is the preferred initial topical medication? a. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors b. Beta-blockers Explanation: A client comes to the clinic for an ophthalmologic screening, which will include measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) with a tonometer. Which statement about this procedure is true? a. The client will direct the gaze forward while the physician rests the tonometer on the scleral surface. d. The tonometer will register the force required to indent or flatten the corneal apex. Explanation: Which are included as marker(s) of medication effectiveness in glaucoma control? Select all that apply. a. Lowering intraocular pressure to target pressure a. Lowering intraocular pressure to target pressure Explanation: A nurse practitioner is performing direct ophthalmoscopy and observes the fundus. Which area of the fundus would the nurse examine last? a. Periphery of the retina b. Macula Explanation: The nurse is precepting a nursing student when a new client comes to the eye clinic. The client explains that she thinks she may have a corneal abrasion. The nurse should explain what to the student nurse? a. "To detect corneal abrasions, an opthalmoscope is used." d. "To detect corneal abrasions, a slit lamp is used." Explanation: A nurse is assessing a client for a fracture to the bony orbit. What would the nurse document if the assessment for fracture was positive? a. The client's vision is blurred. d. The client has diplopia. Explanation: Pilocarpine (Pilocar) is used in the treatment of glaucoma. What is this drug's mechanism of action? a. It clears the debris from the Canal of Schlemm. c. It pulls the iris away from the drainage channels so that the aqueous fluid can escape. Explanation: Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding refractive surgery? a. Refractive surgery will alter the normal aging of the eye. b. Refractive surgery is an elective, cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the cornea. Explanation: Which of the following would not be included as a marker of medication effectiveness in glaucoma control? a. Opacity of the
lens a. Opacity of the lens Explanation: Which of the following is the overall aim of glaucoma treatment? a. Reattach the retina d. Prevent optic nerve damage Explanation: Which type of cataract is caused by central opacity of the lens? a. Nuclear a. Nuclear Explanation: A patient has been diagnosed with hyphema. Which of the following medication classifications stabilizes clot formation at the site of hemorrhage? a. Diuretics c. Antifibrinolytics Explanation: The nurse realizes that a client understands how to correctly instill ophthalmic medications when the client: a. allows the tip of the container to touch the eyelid while administering the medication. c. pulls the tissue near the cheek downward to instill medication. Explanation: Which would be an advanced stage finding in a client with wet macular degeneration? a. blurred vision when reading or doing close up work c. inability to see images by looking at them directly Explanation: Which features should a nurse observe during an ophthalmic assessment? Select all that apply. a. external eye appearance a. external eye appearance Explanation: The nurse is instructing a nursing student when a new client comes to the eye clinic. The client explains that he thinks he has a corneal abrasion. The nurse should explain what to the student nurse? a. "To detect corneal abrasions, a slit lamp is used." a. "To detect corneal abrasions, a slit lamp is used." Explanation: The nurse is caring for geriatric clients who state that they are prescribed reading glasses. Some individuals state needing assistance with seeing writing far away, and others need assistance with closer vision. The nurse is correct to understand that the aging visual changes relate to which of the following? a. Changes in refraction b. Changes in accommodation Explanation: The nurse is evaluating the client while taking the color vision test. Which response would the nurse anticipate when caring for a client with normal color vision? a. The nurse would anticipate no differentiation in between colors. c. The nurse would anticipate the client identifying numbers and shapes. Explanation: An elderly client is scheduled for cataract surgery and asks the nurse, "Will I need to wear pop-bottle lenses after surgery?" Which is the most appropriate response from the nurse? a. "Contact lenses are preferred by most clients after this surgery." b. "An implanted lens has replaced the need for corrective glasses." Explanation: Which is the most common cause of visual loss in people older than 65 years of age? a. Glaucoma c. Macular degeneration Explanation: Which medication classification increases aqueous fluid outflow in the client with glaucoma? a. Alpha-adrenergic agonists d. Cholinergics Explanation: Nursing students are reviewing information about the causes associated with low vision and blindness. The students demonstrate a need for additional review when they identify which of the following as a common cause in older adults? a. Presbyopia a. Presbyopia Explanation: A client is prescribed pilocarpine. When preparing the client's teaching plan about this drug, which of the following would the nurse integrate? a. The client's pupils will most likely be dilated. d. The client may experience difficulty seeing in the dark. Explanation: A client is diagnosed with blepharitis. What symptoms should a nurse monitor in this client? a. Patchy flakes clinging to the eyelashes a. Patchy flakes clinging to the eyelashes Explanation: The nurse is caring for four clients who have come to the clinic for eye exams. The nurse would know that which client is visually impaired? a. Client D- eyes test at 20/40 and 20/60 b. Client B - eyes test at 20/100 and 20/200 Explanation: The red reflex occurs when a normal orange glow is observed as light is applied to which of the following? a. Optic disk c. Pupil Explanation: A client has noticed needing to hold printed material at arms length to make the print readable. What is the term used to describe this visual condition? a. hyperopia d. presbyopia Explanation: A client is examined due to recent vision changes and is diagnosed with myopia. What is the cause of this client's vision change? a. shortened eyeballs c. elongated eyeballs Explanation: A client has received a diagnosis of hyperopia and is wondering if there is a physical condition that has caused these vision changes. In explaining hyperopia, what does the nurse indicate is the cause of this client's vision changes? a. eyeballs that are shorter than normal a. eyeballs that are shorter than normal Explanation:
A client is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a cataract in the left eye using phacoemulsification. When phacoemulsification is used, a: a. longer incision is made, and a laser is used to eradicate the cataract. Suction is then used to extract the lens. c. small portion of the anterior capsule is removed. Ultrasound is emitted through a probe, and suction is used to extract the lens. Explanation: A client in the ED is a victim of an MVA which caused blunt facial trauma, especially to the orbit of the skull. Which bones are in danger of fracture in this type of injury? Select all that apply. a. ethmoid a. ethmoid Explanation: The nurse is caring for a client with increased fluid accumulation in the eye. When assessing the client, which structure within the eye is noted to drain fluid from the anterior chamber? a. Fovea centralis d. Canal of Schlemm Explanation: An eight-grade boy tells the school nurse that the eye doctor told him he had astigmatism and that meant his eyeball wasn't shaped right. The boy says he went home and looked in the mirror and both eyes looked just alike. What is the school nurse's best response? a. "Astigmatism means that the cornea of the eye is shaped differently than the cornea in most eyes." a. "Astigmatism means that the cornea of the eye is shaped differently than the cornea in most eyes." Explanation: An elderly client with macular degeneration has received injections of angiogenesis inhibitors. Which assessment finding would indicate the condition is worsening? a. Blurred vision d. Central vision impairment Explanation: A nurse practitioner examines the fundus of the eye using direct ophthalmoscopy and notes a yellow lipid in the retina. What is this indicative of? a. Diabetes a. Diabetes Explanation: Miotic eye solutions are often ordered in the treatment of glaucoma. Which is the best nursing rationale for the use of this medication? a. Constricts intraocular vessels c. Constricts pupil
Explanation: The nurse screens a middle-aged client's vision and notes that the client has difficulty reading print when it is placed at arm's length. The client tells the nurse that the same problem happened to his father. The nurse is aware that the health care practitioner will refer this client to an ophthalmologist for correction of what vision problem? a. Astigmatism c. Presbyopia Explanation: The nurse is giving instructions to a client who has been diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. The nurse will teach the client which aspects of self-care related to this disorder? Select all that apply. a. Stay at home for the first 24 hours. b. Do not wear contact lenses until there is no more inflammation. Explanation: The nurse asks a client to follow the movement of a pencil up, down, right, left, and both ways diagonally. The nurse is assessing which of the following? a. Eyeball oscillation movements b. Extraocular muscle function Explanation: The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local community group comparing photorefractive keratectomy and LASIK refractive surgeries. Which of the following would the nurse include? a. LASIK is appropriate for people with very thin corneas. c. LASIK involves working with the cornea on a deeper level. Explanation: A client is diagnosed with keratitis. What advice should the nurse give this client? a. Use warm soaks frequently. c. Use dark glasses. Explanation: The nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for a retinal detachment. The surgery included the injection of an air bubble to promote contact between the retina and choroids. What position should the nurse keep the client in? a. With the face parallel to the floor a. With the face parallel to the floor Explanation: Which of the following medications decreases the production of aqueous humor? a. Miotics
c. Beta blockers Explanation: Which of the following would be an inaccurate clinical manifestation of a retinal detachment? a. Pain a. Pain Explanation: Which of the following categories of medications increases aqueous fluid outflow in the patient with glaucoma?Prostaglandins. These increase the outflow of the fluid in your eye (aqueous humor), thereby reducing your eye pressure. Medicines in this category include latanoprost (Xalatan), travoprost (Travatan Z), tafluprost (Zioptan), bimatoprost (Lumigan) and latanoprostene bunod (Vyzulta).
Which of the following medications is used for refraction during an eye exam?Tropicamide is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil so that the doctor can see into the back of your eye. It is used before eye examinations, such as cycloplegic refraction and examination of the fundus of the eye. Tropicamide may also be used before and after eye surgery.
Which of the following is the overall aim of glaucoma treatment?Purpose of glaucoma treatment and surgery
The overall purpose of glaucoma treatment is to maintain visual function and related quality of life at a sustainable cost. Glaucoma surgery aims for a prolonged IOP reduction without complications. Generally, medical treatment is considered first, followed by laser.
Which of the following eye disorders is caused by an elevated intraocular pressure IOP )?Glaucoma is a multi-factorial, complex eye disease with specific characteristics such as optic nerve damage and visual field loss. While increased pressure inside the eye (called intraocular pressure or IOP) is usually present, even patients with normal range IOP can develop glaucoma.
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