NSG 6001 U2 Section 3. Eye Problems Questions with Correct Answers

1. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called: A. Blepharitis B. Hordeolum C. Chalazion D. Iritis Correct Answer B. Hordeolum 2. A granulomatous infection of a meibomian gland that presents as a painless swelling on the eyelid is called a: A. Iritis B. Chalazion C. Viral conjunctivitis D. Nuclear cataracts Correct Answer B. Chalazion 3. Billy presents with edematous and erythematous lid margins and closer visual inspection with a Wood's lamp reveals scaling. Which of the following conditions could be the diagnosis? A. Hordeolum B. Chalazion C. Blepharitis D. Iritis Correct Answer C. Blepharitis 4. Which of the following is true about epiphora? A. It is uncommon that it's a response to dry eye. B. It will lead to decreased tearing. C. It is common in infants. D. It will lead to increased irritation. Correct Answer D. It will lead to increased irritation 5. The clinician is seeing a patient complaining of red eye. The clinician suspects conjunctivitis. The presence of mucopurulent discharge suggests which type of conjunctivitis? A. Viral conjunctivitis B. Keratoconjunctivitis C. Bacterial conjunctivitis D. Allergic conjunctivitis Correct Answer C. Bacterial conjunctivitis 6. Which is appropriate patient education to provide regarding bacterial conjunctivitis? A. The patient should continue to go to his or her job as a day-care teacher. B. The patient should make sure to practice proper hand washing. C. The patient should touch his or her eyes to apply medication.