FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
During a health history, the nurse suspects that a patient is at risk
for a vision problem. Which information within the family history
does the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)
Asthma
Diabetes
Cataracts
Blindness
Glaucoma -
correct answer ✅Diabetes
Cataracts
Glaucoma
,FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Family history that affects vision includes glaucoma, diabetes
mellitus, and cataracts.
A patient with acute-angle glaucoma and a fractured femur who is
scheduled for surgery is prescribed an opioid prn and an
anticholinergic as a preoperative medication. What action should
the nurse take?
Hold the opioid.
Contact the health-care provider (HCP).
Give medications as ordered.
Collect data on patient's pain. -
correct answer ✅Contact the health-care provider (HCP).
Anticholinergics, such as atropine, are contraindicated for patients
with acute-angle glaucoma. It can cause blindness if given, so the
HCP must be notified
,FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is collecting data from a patient with diabetes mellitus.
The patient tells the nurse, "I just got new glasses, but I still do not
see very well." What could be the cause?
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinopathy
Retinal detachment -
correct answer ✅Retinopathy
Retinopathy is a disorder in which vascular changes occur in the
retinal blood vessels, most commonly with diabetes.
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG). Which finding is most concerning?
Hypotension and bradycardia
, FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Fever and reddened conjunctiva
Loss of central vision and dizziness
Headache and seeing halos around lights -
correct answer ✅Headache and seeing halos around lights
POAG develops bilaterally. The onset is usually gradual and painless,
so the patient may not experience noticeable symptoms or, after
time, may experience mild aching in the eyes, headache, halos
around lights, or frequent visual changes that are not corrected
with eyeglasses.
The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure
intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse prepare?
A tonometer
Ultrasonography
An ophthalmoscope
Answers (Grade A+)
During a health history, the nurse suspects that a patient is at risk
for a vision problem. Which information within the family history
does the nurse use to make this decision? (Select all that apply.)
Asthma
Diabetes
Cataracts
Blindness
Glaucoma -
correct answer ✅Diabetes
Cataracts
Glaucoma
,FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Family history that affects vision includes glaucoma, diabetes
mellitus, and cataracts.
A patient with acute-angle glaucoma and a fractured femur who is
scheduled for surgery is prescribed an opioid prn and an
anticholinergic as a preoperative medication. What action should
the nurse take?
Hold the opioid.
Contact the health-care provider (HCP).
Give medications as ordered.
Collect data on patient's pain. -
correct answer ✅Contact the health-care provider (HCP).
Anticholinergics, such as atropine, are contraindicated for patients
with acute-angle glaucoma. It can cause blindness if given, so the
HCP must be notified
,FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The nurse is collecting data from a patient with diabetes mellitus.
The patient tells the nurse, "I just got new glasses, but I still do not
see very well." What could be the cause?
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Retinopathy
Retinal detachment -
correct answer ✅Retinopathy
Retinopathy is a disorder in which vascular changes occur in the
retinal blood vessels, most commonly with diabetes.
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG). Which finding is most concerning?
Hypotension and bradycardia
, FA Davis Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Fever and reddened conjunctiva
Loss of central vision and dizziness
Headache and seeing halos around lights -
correct answer ✅Headache and seeing halos around lights
POAG develops bilaterally. The onset is usually gradual and painless,
so the patient may not experience noticeable symptoms or, after
time, may experience mild aching in the eyes, headache, halos
around lights, or frequent visual changes that are not corrected
with eyeglasses.
The nurse is assisting with a patient who is having a test to measure
intraocular pressure. Which equipment should the nurse prepare?
A tonometer
Ultrasonography
An ophthalmoscope
