Health & Illness Exam 2 Questions & Answers, All Correct
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Health & Illness Ex 2
Health & Illness Exam 2 Questions & Answers, All Correct-In a patient who has a hemorrhage in the posterior cavity of the eye, the nurse knows that blood is accumulating
a. in the aqueous humor.
b. between the lens and retina.
c. between the cornea and lens.
d. in the space between the iris and...
Health & Illness Exam 2 Questions &
Answers, All Correct
In a patient who has a hemorrhage in the posterior cavity of the eye, the nurse knows that
blood is accumulating
a. in the aqueous humor.
b. between the lens and retina.
c. between the cornea and lens.
d. in the space between the iris and lens. - b. between the lens and retina.
Increased intraocular pressure may occur because of
a. edema of the corneal stroma.
b. dilation of the retinal arterioles.
c. blockage of the lacrimal canals and ducts.
d. increased aqueous humor production by the ciliary process. - d. increased aqueous
humor production by the ciliary process.
Ask patients using eyedrops to treat their glaucoma about
a. use of corrective lenses.
b. their usual sleep pattern.
c. a history of heart or lung disease.
d. sensitivity to opioids or depressants. - c. a history of heart or lung disease.
Always assess the patient with an eye problem for
a. visual acuity.
b. pupillary reactions.
c. intraocular pressure.
d. confrontation visual fields. - a. visual acuity.
When examining the patient's eyes, which finding would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. Intraocular pressure of 16 mm/Hg
b. Slightly yellowish cast of the sclera
c. Outward turning of the lower lid margin
d. Small, white nodule on the upper lid margin - d. Small, white nodule on the upper lid
margin
,Presbyopia occurs in older people because
a. the eyeball elongates.
b. the lens becomes inflexible.
c. the corneal curvature becomes irregular.
d. light rays are focusing in front of the retina. - b. the lens becomes inflexible.
Before injecting fluorescein for angiography, it is important for the nurse to (select all
that apply)
a. obtain an emesis basin.
b. ask if the patient is fatigued.
c. administer a topical anesthetic.
d. inform patient that skin may turn yellow.
e. assess for allergies to iodine-based contrast media. - a. obtain an emesis basin.
d. inform patient that skin may turn yellow.
A patient says she was diagnosed with astigmatism. When she asks what that is, what is
the best explanation the nurse can give to the patient?
a. "It happens because the lens of the eye is absent."
b. "People with astigmatism have abnormally long eyeballs."
c. "The cornea of the eye is uneven or irregular with astigmatism."
d. "Astigmatism occurs because the eye muscles weaken with age." - c. "The cornea of
the eye is uneven or irregular with astigmatism."
Which intervention would be part of the plan of care for a patient who has new vision
loss?
a. Allow the patient to express feelings of grief and anger.
b. Have the UAP perform all self-care activities for the patient.
c. Address any family present first when discussing care concerns.
d. Speak loudly and clearly, addressing the patient with each contact. - a. Allow the
patient to express feelings of grief and anger.
Which patient behaviors would the nurse promote for healthy eyes (select all that apply)?
a. Protective sunglasses when bicycling
b. Taking part in a smoking cessation program
c. Supplementing diet intake of vitamin C and beta-carotene
, d. Washing hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out contact lenses
e. A woman avoiding pregnancy for 4 weeks after receiving MMR immunization - a.
Protective sunglasses when bicycling
b. Taking part in a smoking cessation program
c. Supplementing diet intake of vitamin C and beta-carotene
d. Washing hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out contact lenses
The most important intervention for the patient with epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is
a. cleansing the affected area with baby shampoo.
b. monitoring spread of infection to the opposing eye.
c. regular instillation of artificial tears to the affected eye.
d. teaching the patient and caregivers good hygiene techniques. - d. teaching the patient
and caregivers good hygiene techniques.
What should be included in the discharge teaching for the patient who had cataract
surgery (select all that apply)?
a. Eye discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
b. A decline in visual acuity is common for the first week.
c. Stay on bed rest and limit activity for the first few days.
d. Notify the provider if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
e. Following activity restrictions is essential to reduce intraocular pressure. - a. Eye
discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
d. Notify the provider if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
e. Following activity restrictions is essential to reduce intraocular pressure.
In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a cataract in the right eye.
You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement below?
a. The development of a cataract occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency.
b. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to
the optic nerve.
c. Cataracts occur in the eye when the macula of the retina become damaged and impair
the central vision
d. This eye disorder occurs from uncontrolled high blood glucose levels which lead to
retinal damage. - a. The development of a cataract occurs when the lens of the eye loses
its transparency.
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