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Medical-Surgical Nursing

Review Questions

Medical-Surgical NursingReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
What condition is characterized by clouding of the lens of the eye?
  1. cataracts
  2. glaucoma
  3. diabetic retinopathy
  4. ocular trauma
2 .
What ocular disorder is associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage?
  1. cataracts
  2. glaucoma
  3. diabetic retinopathy
  4. ocular trauma
3 .
What ocular disorder is commonly seen in individuals with diabetes and is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina?
  1. cataracts
  2. glaucoma
  3. diabetic retinopathy
  4. ocular trauma
4 .
What is normal intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye?
  1. 15–25 mm Hg
  2. 10–20 mm Hg
  3. 12–24 mm Hg
  4. 11–21 mm Hg
5 .
What ocular disorder is characterized by the gradual loss of central vision and is a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults?
  1. cataracts
  2. glaucoma
  3. diabetic retinopathy
  4. macular degeneration
6 .
You are the nurse caring for a patient with cataracts. You anticipate what medical treatment?
  1. Remove the cataracts.
  2. Treat for increased intraocular pressure.
  3. Manage blood glucose control.
  4. Prescribe corrective lenses.
7 .
What tool tests the patient’s visual acuity?
  1. otoscope
  2. Snellen chart
  3. FACES pain scale
  4. Glascow coma scale
8 .
The nurse is preparing to assess the ears of a patient who has complained of hearing loss. What instrument will the nurse use to assess the ear during a physical examination?
  1. stethoscope
  2. ophthalmoscope
  3. otoscope
  4. sphygmomanometer
9 .
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with suspected acute otitis media. What is a common symptom of acute otitis media?
  1. tinnitus
  2. vertigo
  3. hearing loss
  4. cerumen impaction
10 .
What would indicate the interventions applied to the plan of care for a child with acute otitis media have been effective?
  1. reduced pulling at the ear lobe
  2. crankiness or inability to be comforted
  3. reduced feedings throughout the day
  4. completion of prescribed antibiotic
11 .
What are examples of medical therapies for disorders of the ear? Select all that apply.
  1. antibiotic drops
  2. antifungal eardrops
  3. nonsteroidal cream
  4. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
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