PRN 1032 CCC 1: Post-Tests (Questions With
Correct Solutions)
When caring for the patient diagnosed with glaucoma, it important
that the nurse's instruction include which statement?
-Patients with glaucoma need to have their condition re-evaluated
every 3 years
-Glaucoma is associated with a diet high in fat
-Glaucoma may be managed with eyedrops
-The vision lost by glaucoma may be corrected with surgery
Correct Answer - Glaucoma may be managed with eyedrops
When providing care to patients, the nurse must recognize the
medications that are considered ototoxic. Which of the following
medications has this distinction?
-Amoxicillin
-Gentamycin
-Acetaminophen
-Prednisone Correct Answer - Gentamycin
The nurse should recognize that sounds of __________ decibels or
greater have reached a level that may begin to have an impact on
hearing.
-60
-70
-80
-90 Correct Answer - 80
When selecting foods that will promote the ability of the eyes to see
in darkness, which of the following foods should be included?
,-Spinach
-Pears
-Apples
-Celery Correct Answer - Spinach
An elderly patient questions why he has begun to experience eye
dryness as he has gotten older. Which of the following statements
provides the most accurate information?
-Aging places the eyes at a greater risk for infection
-The eyes of older individuals may require oil-based drops
-Environmental influences impact the ability of aging eyes to remain
moist
-The amount of tears produced is reduced with aging Correct
Answer - The amount of tears produced is reduced with aging
The physician recommends that the patient have diagnostic testing
performed to assess for an alteration in vestibular function of the
ears. Based on your knowledge, which of the following tests do you
anticipate will be ordered?
-Weber test
-Evoked-response audiometry testing
-Calorie test
-Rinne test Correct Answer - Calorie test
When collecting data from a patient concerning past diagnostic
testing for an ear disorder, the patient reports that a needle was
used to draw a blood specimen. Which of the following tests would
use this step?
-Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
-Rinne test
, -Electronystagmography
-Calorie test Correct Answer - Fluorescent treponemal
antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
A patient is being evaluated for a disorder of the ear. Which of the
following nursing diagnoses is of the HIGHEST priority?
-Risk for injury related to alteration in equilibrium
-Deficient knowledge related to disease process
-Disturbed sensory perception related to damage from disorder
-Anxiety related to presences of the disorder Correct Answer -
Risk for injury related to alteration in equilibrium
The nurse is preparing to administer otic medications to a 2-year-
old child. Which of the following steps is MOST correct?
-After the medication is expressed from the dropper, gently force air
into the ear canal to promote absorption of the medication
-To reduce loss of medication, encourage the patient to lie down for
15-20 minutes after administration
-Gently pull the pinna upward and back during
administrationGently pull the pinna upward and back during
administration
-Gently pull the ear lobe downward and back during administration
Correct Answer - Gently pull the ear lobe downward and back
during administration
Your patient states they have a pair of glasses with three different
lenses in them. What type of corrective lenses are they describing?
Correct Answer - trifocal lenses
At what sustained decibel level does hearing damage begin to occur?
Correct Answer - 80
Correct Solutions)
When caring for the patient diagnosed with glaucoma, it important
that the nurse's instruction include which statement?
-Patients with glaucoma need to have their condition re-evaluated
every 3 years
-Glaucoma is associated with a diet high in fat
-Glaucoma may be managed with eyedrops
-The vision lost by glaucoma may be corrected with surgery
Correct Answer - Glaucoma may be managed with eyedrops
When providing care to patients, the nurse must recognize the
medications that are considered ototoxic. Which of the following
medications has this distinction?
-Amoxicillin
-Gentamycin
-Acetaminophen
-Prednisone Correct Answer - Gentamycin
The nurse should recognize that sounds of __________ decibels or
greater have reached a level that may begin to have an impact on
hearing.
-60
-70
-80
-90 Correct Answer - 80
When selecting foods that will promote the ability of the eyes to see
in darkness, which of the following foods should be included?
,-Spinach
-Pears
-Apples
-Celery Correct Answer - Spinach
An elderly patient questions why he has begun to experience eye
dryness as he has gotten older. Which of the following statements
provides the most accurate information?
-Aging places the eyes at a greater risk for infection
-The eyes of older individuals may require oil-based drops
-Environmental influences impact the ability of aging eyes to remain
moist
-The amount of tears produced is reduced with aging Correct
Answer - The amount of tears produced is reduced with aging
The physician recommends that the patient have diagnostic testing
performed to assess for an alteration in vestibular function of the
ears. Based on your knowledge, which of the following tests do you
anticipate will be ordered?
-Weber test
-Evoked-response audiometry testing
-Calorie test
-Rinne test Correct Answer - Calorie test
When collecting data from a patient concerning past diagnostic
testing for an ear disorder, the patient reports that a needle was
used to draw a blood specimen. Which of the following tests would
use this step?
-Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
-Rinne test
, -Electronystagmography
-Calorie test Correct Answer - Fluorescent treponemal
antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test
A patient is being evaluated for a disorder of the ear. Which of the
following nursing diagnoses is of the HIGHEST priority?
-Risk for injury related to alteration in equilibrium
-Deficient knowledge related to disease process
-Disturbed sensory perception related to damage from disorder
-Anxiety related to presences of the disorder Correct Answer -
Risk for injury related to alteration in equilibrium
The nurse is preparing to administer otic medications to a 2-year-
old child. Which of the following steps is MOST correct?
-After the medication is expressed from the dropper, gently force air
into the ear canal to promote absorption of the medication
-To reduce loss of medication, encourage the patient to lie down for
15-20 minutes after administration
-Gently pull the pinna upward and back during
administrationGently pull the pinna upward and back during
administration
-Gently pull the ear lobe downward and back during administration
Correct Answer - Gently pull the ear lobe downward and back
during administration
Your patient states they have a pair of glasses with three different
lenses in them. What type of corrective lenses are they describing?
Correct Answer - trifocal lenses
At what sustained decibel level does hearing damage begin to occur?
Correct Answer - 80
