Practice Questions for Nursing 212 (Correctly Answered)

•The nurse is obtaining a focused review of a patient's eye function. Which statement by the patient would require emergent medical attention? A."I see flashing lights and spots." B."My eyes feel tired all the time." C."My eyes get watery when I am gardening." D."I'm having trouble seeing when I drive at night." correct answers •The correct answer is A. •Seeing spots or floaters and flashing lights could be a sign of retinal detachment, which is a medical emergency. •Answer B is incorrect because this could be either a normal finding or an indication to renew/change glasses. •Answer C is incorrect because watery eyes in this case are most likely environmental allergies. •Answer D is incorrect because having trouble seeing at night may be a sign of cataracts or vitamin A deficiency and is not considered a medical emergency. •The nurse is assessing the pupils of a patient with a pen light. Which finding would be considered normal? A.Both eyes cross when exposed to the light. B.The patient's pupils are fixed and dilated in response to light. C.Both pupils dilate in response to light. D.Both pupils constrict in response to light. correct answers •The correct answer is D. •The pupils should constrict in response to light. •Answer A is incorrect because this would be assessing ocular movements. •Answer B is incorrect because this finding is consistent with brain damage. •Answer C is incorrect because this finding may indicate narcotic use. •The nurse is evaluating a patient's pupils for consensual reaction to light. What is the most appropriate technique for the nurse to use? A.Shine a light in one eye and observe that eye for reaction to light B.Bring a penlight toward bridge of nose and observe for pupillary reaction to light C.Bring a penlight toward the bridge of nose and observe for convergence of eyes D.Shine a light in one eye and observe the opposite eye for reaction to light correct answers •Answer D. •This is testing for consensual reaction to light. •Option A describes assessing for direct reaction to light. •It is normal for the eyes to turn inward when an object is brought towards the nose but accommodation is when the object comes towards the nose and the pupils constrict ( Option B and C) •Which of the following would be important to know when performing an examination of a child's eyes and vision? A.Immunization history B.Growth milestones C.Birth weight D.Academic performance correct answers •Answer D.