Visual Problems /Auditory Problems
Test Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1 of 3
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at risk for developing cataracts?
A newborn with an unsuccessful vision examination
A 45-year-old with blue eyes experiencing eye pain
A 30-year-old who irregularly takes vitamin supplements
A 20-year-old who sustained an injury to the right eye after a car accident - Answer-A 20-year-old who
sustained an injury to the right eye after a car accident
Eye injuries are a risk factor for the development of cataracts. This patient is at risk.
Question 2 of 3
While educating a patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the nurse discusses modifiable
risk factors. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?
Smoking
Alcohol use
Hypotension
White ethnicity - Answer-Smoking
, Smoking is a modifiable risk factor that is a predisposing factor for AMD. The patient should be educated
on the importance of smoking cessation.
Question 3 of 3
A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. The patient asks, "How could
I possibly have glaucoma? I haven't noticed a thing." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
"Glaucoma can be precipitated by exposure to bright lights."
"Glaucoma is usually caused by trauma. Have you been in an accident recently?"
"Let me start your assessment, and your provider will be able to tell you based on the results."
"People with glaucoma often don't have symptoms right away, and are not aware of the disease until
they are evaluated by a health care provider." - Answer-"People with glaucoma often don't have
symptoms right away, and are not aware of the disease until they are evaluated by a health care
provider."
Glaucoma develops slowly and without symptoms of pain or pressure and may not be noticed until
there is visual field loss.
Question 1 of 3
The nurse is caring for a patient with cataracts. The health care provider informs the nurse that the
patient will be undergoing surgery to replace the affected lens. The nurse anticipates preparing the
patient for which procedure?
Gonioscopy
IV angiography
Indirect ophthalmoscopy
Keratometry and A-scan ultrasound - Answer-Keratometry and A-scan ultrasound
If surgery is planned, keratometry may be performed to assess the curvature of the cornea, and an A-
scan ultrasound may be done to obtain measurements for an artificial replacement lens.
Question 2 of 3
Test Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1 of 3
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at risk for developing cataracts?
A newborn with an unsuccessful vision examination
A 45-year-old with blue eyes experiencing eye pain
A 30-year-old who irregularly takes vitamin supplements
A 20-year-old who sustained an injury to the right eye after a car accident - Answer-A 20-year-old who
sustained an injury to the right eye after a car accident
Eye injuries are a risk factor for the development of cataracts. This patient is at risk.
Question 2 of 3
While educating a patient with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the nurse discusses modifiable
risk factors. Which modifiable risk factor should the nurse include in the teaching?
Smoking
Alcohol use
Hypotension
White ethnicity - Answer-Smoking
, Smoking is a modifiable risk factor that is a predisposing factor for AMD. The patient should be educated
on the importance of smoking cessation.
Question 3 of 3
A nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma. The patient asks, "How could
I possibly have glaucoma? I haven't noticed a thing." What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
"Glaucoma can be precipitated by exposure to bright lights."
"Glaucoma is usually caused by trauma. Have you been in an accident recently?"
"Let me start your assessment, and your provider will be able to tell you based on the results."
"People with glaucoma often don't have symptoms right away, and are not aware of the disease until
they are evaluated by a health care provider." - Answer-"People with glaucoma often don't have
symptoms right away, and are not aware of the disease until they are evaluated by a health care
provider."
Glaucoma develops slowly and without symptoms of pain or pressure and may not be noticed until
there is visual field loss.
Question 1 of 3
The nurse is caring for a patient with cataracts. The health care provider informs the nurse that the
patient will be undergoing surgery to replace the affected lens. The nurse anticipates preparing the
patient for which procedure?
Gonioscopy
IV angiography
Indirect ophthalmoscopy
Keratometry and A-scan ultrasound - Answer-Keratometry and A-scan ultrasound
If surgery is planned, keratometry may be performed to assess the curvature of the cornea, and an A-
scan ultrasound may be done to obtain measurements for an artificial replacement lens.
Question 2 of 3
