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VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders Exam
Course Title and Number: VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders
Exam Title:
Exam Date:
Instructor:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Examination
180 minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
Good Luck!
, VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders
When being interviewed, a 50-year-old
patient says that he cannot see the
newspaper as well as he used to. What is the
reason this patient's vision has changed from
near to far?
o a) The lens of the eye changes shape as the
ciliary muscle contracts and relaxes.
o b) The retina becomes less sensitive to light.
o c) The cornea becomes more curved with age.
o d) The vitreous humor becomes more
transparent.
o Correct Answer: a) The lens of the eye
changes shape as the ciliary muscle contracts
and relaxes.
2. Which implementation is appropriate in the
care plan for a visually impaired person?
o a) Announcing your presence when you enter
and exit the room.
o b) Turning off all lights to reduce distractions.
o c) Avoiding verbal communication when
providing care.
o d) Using bright colors for all personal items.
o Correct Answer: a) Announcing your
presence when you enter and exit the room.
3. A patient in the emergency department
complains of severe pain in the eye and is
seeing halos around lights and feeling
nauseous. Which diagnosis should the nurse
suspect?
o a) Angle-Closure glaucoma
, o b) Open-Angle glaucoma
o c) Retinal detachment
o d) Conjunctivitis
o Correct Answer: a) Angle-Closure glaucoma
4. A nurse is assisting with the preparation of
an instructional plan for a client who has
vision loss. Which of the following strategies
should the nurse include in the plan?
o a) Use of auditory and tactile materials.
o b) Limiting conversation to written
instructions.
o c) Providing only visual aids for learning.
o d) Using bright, flashing lights for attention.
o Correct Answer: a) Use of auditory and
tactile materials.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a
tonometry examination with a client who has
manifestations of glaucoma. Which of the
following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching?
o a) "This test will measure the intraocular
pressure of the eye."
o b) "This test will assess your ability to see in
the dark."
o c) "This test will check the thickness of your
cornea."
o d) "This test will evaluate the overall health of
your retina."
o Correct Answer: a) "This test will measure
the intraocular pressure of the eye."
6. The nurse is assigned to care for a client with
a diagnosis of detached retina. Which finding
would indicate that bleeding has occurred
because of retinal detachment?
o a) Complaints of a burst of black spots or
floaters in the patient's vision field.
o b) Increased sensitivity to light.
VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders Exam
Course Title and Number: VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders
Exam Title:
Exam Date:
Instructor:
Student Name:
Student ID:
Examination
180 minutes
Instructions:
1. Read each question carefully.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Use the provided answer sheet to mark your responses.
4. Ensure all answers are final before submitting the exam.
Good Luck!
, VN 304 Med Surg 2 Quiz 10: Sensory
Disorders
When being interviewed, a 50-year-old
patient says that he cannot see the
newspaper as well as he used to. What is the
reason this patient's vision has changed from
near to far?
o a) The lens of the eye changes shape as the
ciliary muscle contracts and relaxes.
o b) The retina becomes less sensitive to light.
o c) The cornea becomes more curved with age.
o d) The vitreous humor becomes more
transparent.
o Correct Answer: a) The lens of the eye
changes shape as the ciliary muscle contracts
and relaxes.
2. Which implementation is appropriate in the
care plan for a visually impaired person?
o a) Announcing your presence when you enter
and exit the room.
o b) Turning off all lights to reduce distractions.
o c) Avoiding verbal communication when
providing care.
o d) Using bright colors for all personal items.
o Correct Answer: a) Announcing your
presence when you enter and exit the room.
3. A patient in the emergency department
complains of severe pain in the eye and is
seeing halos around lights and feeling
nauseous. Which diagnosis should the nurse
suspect?
o a) Angle-Closure glaucoma
, o b) Open-Angle glaucoma
o c) Retinal detachment
o d) Conjunctivitis
o Correct Answer: a) Angle-Closure glaucoma
4. A nurse is assisting with the preparation of
an instructional plan for a client who has
vision loss. Which of the following strategies
should the nurse include in the plan?
o a) Use of auditory and tactile materials.
o b) Limiting conversation to written
instructions.
o c) Providing only visual aids for learning.
o d) Using bright, flashing lights for attention.
o Correct Answer: a) Use of auditory and
tactile materials.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about a
tonometry examination with a client who has
manifestations of glaucoma. Which of the
following statements should the nurse
include in the teaching?
o a) "This test will measure the intraocular
pressure of the eye."
o b) "This test will assess your ability to see in
the dark."
o c) "This test will check the thickness of your
cornea."
o d) "This test will evaluate the overall health of
your retina."
o Correct Answer: a) "This test will measure
the intraocular pressure of the eye."
6. The nurse is assigned to care for a client with
a diagnosis of detached retina. Which finding
would indicate that bleeding has occurred
because of retinal detachment?
o a) Complaints of a burst of black spots or
floaters in the patient's vision field.
o b) Increased sensitivity to light.
