EDAPT: Altered Vision and Hearing
Drag and drop the eye parts below to their correct locations in this picture. - Answer-1. Pupil
2. Sclera
3. Iris
For each assessment finding, identify if the finding is a risk factor for altered vision or an abnormal
finding that requires follow-up. - Answer-*Risk Factors:*
• Prolonged sun exposure
• Tobacco use
• Diabetes mellitus
*Abnormal Findings:*
• Eyelids are droopy or asymmetrical
• Cloudy appearance of the pupil
• Cloudy drainage from a single eye
• Pupil abnormalities
• Eyelid lesions
• One eye tracks, or follows, a pen or finger
While completing an eye examination, the nurse must interpret the client's descriptions of their vision to
identify potential alterations. Match each image of a client's vision to the underlying condition. -
Answer-Normal vision
Macular degeneration
Cataracts
, The nurse is talking with several clients at a community health fair. Which client statements would
prompt the nurse to recommend a comprehensive vision assessment? Select all that apply. -
Answer-"My brother thinks I need to wear sunglasses, but I think they are a waste of money."
"I work at a construction site, but I have never been provided with protective eye wear."
"I have not had an eye exam since I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus two years ago."
The nurse recognizes that eye health deteriorates due to the aging process. Highlight each assessment
finding that is associated with the normal aging process. - Answer-Decreased central vision
Loss of skin elasticity around the eyes
Presence of ptosis
Increased eye dryness
The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which finding indicates an early stage of
cataract formation? - Answer-Decreased color perception and blurred vision
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just had cataract surgery. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-"I do not need special glasses to protect my
eyes after surgery."
The nurse is providing information to a client who was recently diagnosed with age-related macular
degeneration (AMD). The client asks the nurse to explain the difference between dry AMD and wet
AMD. For each description, identify whether each describes wet AMD or dry AMD. - Answer-*Dry:*
• Most common form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Abnormal accumulation of yellow deposits (drusen) in the retina
• Macular cells atrophy leading to vision loss
Drag and drop the eye parts below to their correct locations in this picture. - Answer-1. Pupil
2. Sclera
3. Iris
For each assessment finding, identify if the finding is a risk factor for altered vision or an abnormal
finding that requires follow-up. - Answer-*Risk Factors:*
• Prolonged sun exposure
• Tobacco use
• Diabetes mellitus
*Abnormal Findings:*
• Eyelids are droopy or asymmetrical
• Cloudy appearance of the pupil
• Cloudy drainage from a single eye
• Pupil abnormalities
• Eyelid lesions
• One eye tracks, or follows, a pen or finger
While completing an eye examination, the nurse must interpret the client's descriptions of their vision to
identify potential alterations. Match each image of a client's vision to the underlying condition. -
Answer-Normal vision
Macular degeneration
Cataracts
, The nurse is talking with several clients at a community health fair. Which client statements would
prompt the nurse to recommend a comprehensive vision assessment? Select all that apply. -
Answer-"My brother thinks I need to wear sunglasses, but I think they are a waste of money."
"I work at a construction site, but I have never been provided with protective eye wear."
"I have not had an eye exam since I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus two years ago."
The nurse recognizes that eye health deteriorates due to the aging process. Highlight each assessment
finding that is associated with the normal aging process. - Answer-Decreased central vision
Loss of skin elasticity around the eyes
Presence of ptosis
Increased eye dryness
The nurse is performing an assessment on an older adult client. Which finding indicates an early stage of
cataract formation? - Answer-Decreased color perception and blurred vision
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just had cataract surgery. Which statement by
the client indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-"I do not need special glasses to protect my
eyes after surgery."
The nurse is providing information to a client who was recently diagnosed with age-related macular
degeneration (AMD). The client asks the nurse to explain the difference between dry AMD and wet
AMD. For each description, identify whether each describes wet AMD or dry AMD. - Answer-*Dry:*
• Most common form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Abnormal accumulation of yellow deposits (drusen) in the retina
• Macular cells atrophy leading to vision loss
