NURS 3110 - Module 50 Test
With Complete Solution
Which information should the nurse provide the client that asks how
glaucoma develops?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices
are selected.
Select all that apply.
A. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
B. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause
optic nerve damage."
C. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
D. "A history of hyperthyroidism is a risk factor in the development of
glaucoma."
E. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to
glaucoma." - ANSWER A. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development
of glaucoma."
B. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause
optic nerve damage."
C. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
E. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to
glaucoma."
, Which statements indicate a client understands the diagnosis of open-angle
glaucoma?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices
are selected.
Select all that apply.
A. "My eye cannot drain the fluid that it produces."
B. "One of the first signs of this is pain behind my eyes."
C. "My type of glaucoma is a medical emergency."
D. "This is a gradual process; it may take years to develop."
E. "This is the most common kind of glaucoma." - ANSWER A. "My eye
cannot drain the fluid that it produces."
D. "This is a gradual process; it may take years to develop."
E. "This is the most common kind of glaucoma."
Which information should the nurse provide the client prescribed cycloplegic
eye drops prior to an eye examination?
A. The drugs will dilate the pupil and lubricate the eye to provide additional
comfort during the examination.
With Complete Solution
Which information should the nurse provide the client that asks how
glaucoma develops?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices
are selected.
Select all that apply.
A. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development of glaucoma."
B. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause
optic nerve damage."
C. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
D. "A history of hyperthyroidism is a risk factor in the development of
glaucoma."
E. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to
glaucoma." - ANSWER A. "Having diabetes is a risk factor in the development
of glaucoma."
B. "Glaucoma exists when the pressure in your eye is high enough to cause
optic nerve damage."
C. "High blood pressure can certainly lead to the development of glaucoma."
E. "Drugs like antihistamines and antidepressants can contribute to
glaucoma."
, Which statements indicate a client understands the diagnosis of open-angle
glaucoma?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices
are selected.
Select all that apply.
A. "My eye cannot drain the fluid that it produces."
B. "One of the first signs of this is pain behind my eyes."
C. "My type of glaucoma is a medical emergency."
D. "This is a gradual process; it may take years to develop."
E. "This is the most common kind of glaucoma." - ANSWER A. "My eye
cannot drain the fluid that it produces."
D. "This is a gradual process; it may take years to develop."
E. "This is the most common kind of glaucoma."
Which information should the nurse provide the client prescribed cycloplegic
eye drops prior to an eye examination?
A. The drugs will dilate the pupil and lubricate the eye to provide additional
comfort during the examination.
