Chapter 59: Eye and Vision Disorders Linton: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 7th Edition

1. A 60-year-old patient who has had an enucleation asks when he can get his prosthesis fitted. In approximately how many weeks should this patient expect to be fitted? a. 2 b. 4 c. 8 d. 12 ANS: B After an enucleation, the patient is fitted with a prosthesis in 1 month. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 1183 OBJ: 2 TOP: Enucleation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort 2. A patient with glaucoma is taking a beta-adrenergic blocking agent, timolol (Timoptic). For which potential side effect should the nurse assess the patient? a. Wheezing b. Hypertension c. Sudden eye pain d. Blurred vision ANS: A Beta-adrenergic blocking agents cause bronchospasm and tachycardia. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 1179 OBJ: 2 TOP: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies 3. A 52-year-old patient reports that he must hold his paper farther and farther away from his face to read it. What is the nurse’s most informative response? a. “You are describing myopia. Glasses will help you read.” b. “You may have astigmatism, but your eyes will finally adjust.” c. “You have presbyopia. Nonprescription reading glasses will help you.” d. “An eye infection may be the problem. Check with your physician for