Definition 1 of 67
-detailed image of the eye circulation
- diagnoses disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal hemorrhage, and macular
degeneration.
- informed consent
- mydriatic instilled into eye 1 hr before
-can turn skin/eye yellow
-urine may turn green
Accommodation definition
What is the proper procedure for administering eye drops?
Electroretinography
Fluorescein Angiography
Term 2 of 67
The nurse is teaching a client about cataract surgery. Which statement would the nurse include as
part of preoperative preparation?
"You will receive general anesthesia for the surgical procedure."
"You will be in the hospital for only 1 to 2 days if everything goes as expected."
"You will need to put several types of eyedrops in your eyes before and after surgery."
"You will be on bedrest for about a week after the surgical procedure."
,Definition 3 of 67
use of fluorescein and blue/black light. Assesses for corneal trauma, foreign bodies, abrasions,
ulcers, and other corneal disorders.
Tonometry
Fluorescein angiography
Convergence definition
Corneal staining
Term 4 of 67
A client has mastoiditis and is prescribed antibiotics. What health teaching by the nurse is most
important for this client?
"Immediately report headache or stiff neck."
"Keep all follow-up appointments."
"Take the antibiotics with a full glass of water."
"Take the antibiotic on an empty stomach."
,Term 5 of 67
What is vertigo and what is the treatment?
spinning sensation, treatments are medications such as vestibular suppressants and
antiemetics. Nonpharmacological treatments are the Epley maneuver and Canalith
repositioning procedures to attempt to get the crystals back in place.
-graphs the retina's response to light stimulation
- helps evaluate blood vessel changes
-electrode is placed on the numbness cornea
-different light speeds and intensities are delivered
Rinne: helps to differentiate between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss, a tuning
fork is struck and then placed on the mastoid process (behind ear) to test the bone
conduction.
Weber: tuning fork is struck to produce a tone and then placed on the center of the
forehead or the top of the head, patient is asked where they hear the sound, in one ear,
both ears, or in the center.
-Put drop into pocket of lower lid (do not touch the dropper to the eye)
-After the drop is instilled, close eye and apply light pressure to the inner corner of the eye.
- Keep the eye closed for 1 minute.
Term 6 of 67
A client has external otitis. About what comfort measure would the nurse instruct the client?
Applying ice four times a day
Instilling vinegar-and-water drops
Use of a heating pad to the ear
Using a home humidifier
, Definition 7 of 67
-Evaluates IOP for potential glaucoma
-Normal IOP is 10-20mm HG.
Convergence definition
Tonometry
Gonioscopy
Radioisotope Scanning
Term 8 of 67
Myopia definition
nearsightedness
depth perception
retinal disparity
astigmatism
Term 9 of 67
A client with Ménière disease is in the hospital when the client has an episode of this disorder.
What action by the nurse is appropriate?
Assess vital signs every 15 minutes.
Dim or turn off lights in the client's room.
Place the client in bed with the upper side rails up.
Provide a cool, wet cloth for the client's face.
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