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The school nurse is reviewing the structures of the eye with a group of middle school students.
Which structure should the nurse emphasize as the first line of defense against eye infections? -
Answer Conjunctivae
A patient notices a change in the ability to focus the eyes. Which structure should the nurse
suspect is causing this change? - Answer Lens
A patient is diagnosed with amblyopia. On which eye structure should the nurse focus when
explaining this health problem to the patient? - Answer Orbital muscles
During morning care the nurse cleanses a patient's eyes. Which structure will cause the eyes to
blink? - Answer Eyelashes
The nurse determines that a patient's rods are functioning as expected. What color did the
patient see that caused the nurse to come to this conclusion? - Answer Gray
A patient's eyes are dilated. Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?. -
Answer Mydriasis
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's near vision. Which tool should the nurse use for this
assessment? - Answer Jaegar card
The nurse notes that a patient's left pupil constricts when the right pupil is exposed to a bright
light. What response did the nurse observe? - Answer Consensual light reflex
During an ophthalmologic examination a patient's red reflex was absent from the left eye. What
risk is increased in the patient because of this finding? - Answer Injury
A patient is demonstrating manifestations of a detached retina. For which diagnostic test should
the nurse prepare this patient? - Answer Ultrasound
, A patient is scheduled for intraocular pressure testing. What teaching should the nurse provide
the patient about this test? - Answer Avoid consuming alcohol for 12 hours before the test
A patient is being prepared for corneal staining. Which health problem is this patient most likely
experiencing? - Answer Corneal abrasions
The nurse is preparing a patient for fluorescein angiography. What should the nurse emphasize
about care at home after the test? - Answer Increase oral intake of water after the test
A patient asks why sunglasses need to be worn when out of doors. What health problem should
the nurse say is reduced when responding to this patient? - Answer Cataracts
A 57-year-old patient asks how frequent eye examinations should be completed. What should
the nurse respond to this patient? - Answer "It depends upon your age and health status."
A middle-aged adult is concerned about needing reading glasses. On which eye structure should
the nurse focus when explaining this age-related change to the patient? - Answer Lens
An older patient is concerned because the eyes are dry and feel gritty. What should the nurse
respond to this patient's concern? - Answer "This is because the tear glands and conjunctiva
don't lubricate the eye as well with aging."
A sharp object that was impaled into a patient's right eye has punctured the uvea. Which eye
structures are at risk because of this injury? Select all that apply. - Answer Iris
Choroid
Ciliary body
The nurse is assessing a patient's eye function. On which cranial nerves should the nurse focus
during this assessment? Select all that apply. - Answer CN II
CN III
CN IV
CN VI
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's eyes. Which eye functions are responsible for
maintaining clear images of objects? Select all that apply. - Answer 2) Refraction