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PN106 CHAPTER 13 STUDY GUIDE
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astigmatism - ANSWER defect in the curvature of the eyeball surfacecataract - ANSWER opacity or clouding of the lens
conjunctivitis - ANSWER inflammation of the conjunctiva, pink eye
diabetic retinopathy - ANSWER Disorder of retinal blood vessels
characterized by capillary microaneurysms
enucleation - ANSWER surgical removal of the eyeball
hyperopia - ANSWER farsightedness
keratitis - ANSWER inflammation of the cornea
myopia - ANSWER nearsightedness
Refraction - ANSWER light rays are bent as they pass through the eye,
bending retina
retinal detachment - ANSWER separation of the retina
strabismus - ANSWER cross eyed, inability of the eye to focus
tinnitus - ANSWER ringing in the ears
vertigo - ANSWER dizziness
vitrectomy - ANSWER removal of excess vitreous fluid
Assessing visual acuity 20/200, corrective glasses applied - ANSWER
legally blind
, Caring for a pt who received lasik surgery, this was done to treat -
ANSWER myopia
Which form of glaucoma is most serious - ANSWER closed angle
glaucoma
Caring for a pt with strabismus, this is a - ANSWER refractory error
A client has been experiencing mild to moderate vertigo due to
Meniere's disease, what nursing interventions - ANSWER move head
slowly
take prescription Antivert
low sodium diet
Client comes to clinic, glasses have been ordered to correct
nearsightedness, otherwise known as - ANSWER myopia
Open angle glaucoma should be cautioned they will slowly lose
peripheral vision T or F - ANSWER True
Physician ordered mannitol - ANSWER monitor urine output
Mannitol drug classification - ANSWER osmotic diuretic
Pt has dipoplia (double vision), what tasks may be difficult - ANSWER
reading
Preparing a client that is getting cataract removal, what indicates
preparation was therapeutic - ANSWER dilated pupils
Elderly with hearing aids, client education - ANSWER always keep extra
batteries on hand
Medication lists pt takes Antivert what should be the instructions given to
the UAP - ANSWER Assist pt with ambulation because they may be
dizzy
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