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NRSG 6300 Advance Pathophysiology Georgia
College & State University questions with correct
answers
A patient has presented at the clinic with progressive hearing loss. The
nurse notes cerumen impaction. How may she refer to this condition in
terms with which the patient may be familiar?


Eardrum rupture
Earwax buildup
Ear infection
Blocked tube Correct Answer-Earwax buildup


A young child, with recurrent ear infections, is to have "tubes placed" in
his ears. Where will these tubes be inserted?


Ear auricle
Tympanic membrane
Ossicles
Organ of Corti Correct Answer-Tympanic membrane


A nurse is helping to assess a patient's vision using a Snellen eye chart.
Which of the following is appropriate?


Ask the patient to stand 20 feet away from the chart.

,Test the patient's vision with both eyes open for the duration of the
assessment.


Report the results as +1, +2, or +3, with normal vision being the
standard.


Move the chart from patient's right side to the patient's left side to see if
both eyes track in the same direction. Correct Answer-Ask the patient to
stand 20 feet away from the chart.


For which of the following disorders is the treatment goal to lower
elevated intraocular pressure?


Diabetic retinopathy
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinal detachment Correct Answer-Glaucoma


Which of the following results for a Snellen eye chart visual acuity
examination would indicate the best vision?


20/20
20/40
20/80

,20/200 Correct Answer-20/20


A nurse is speaking to a patient who suffers from cataracts. The patient
wants to know what can be done to best improve his vision. What is the
appropriate response by the nurse about the best treatment for cataracts?


Corrective lenses
Eyedrops
Cataract surgery
Vitamin and mineral supplements Correct Answer-Cataract surgery


A patient has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which of the following eye
disorders does the patient most likely have an increased risk of
developing?


Keratitis
Scleritis
Conjunctivitis
Cataracts Correct Answer-Scleritis


A patient has glaucoma, which was detected in the early stages. The
patient wants to know what the worst outcome will be if his disease is
not treated. Which of the following is the correct response by the nurse?

, Glaucoma is due to an infection. As long at the infection is treated, your
vision will remain what it is.


Glaucoma is a unilateral disorder. So although one eye is affected, the
other eye remains with normal vision.


Glaucoma, if left untreated, can lead to irreversible blindness.


Glaucoma, even if advanced, can be surgically corrected, if you choose
to do so. Correct Answer-Glaucoma, if left untreated, can lead to
irreversible blindness.


Which of the following statements by a patient may alert the clinician to
a possible retinal detachment?


"I see a shadow across my eyes, which is increasing."
"Bright lights hurt my eyes."
"I feel like I have something in my eye."
"My vision gets blurrier at night." Correct Answer-"I see a shadow
across my eyes, which is increasing."


A patient has conjunctivitis with a mucopurulent discharge. Which is the
likely cause of this conjunctivitis?


Corneal abrasion

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