NSG 6001 U2 SECTION 3. EYE
PROBLEMS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called:
A. Blepharitis
B. Hordeolum
C. Chalazion
D. Iritis - ....ANSWER ...-B. Hordeolum
2. A granulomatous infection of a meibomian gland that presents as a painless
swelling on the eyelid is called a:
A. Iritis
B. Chalazion
C. Viral conjunctivitis
D. Nuclear cataracts - ....ANSWER ...-B. Chalazion
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, 3. Billy presents with edematous and erythematous lid margins and closer visual
inspection with a Wood's lamp reveals scaling. Which of the following conditions
could be the diagnosis?
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Blepharitis
D. Iritis - ....ANSWER ...-C. Blepharitis
4. Which of the following is true about epiphora?
A. It is uncommon that it's a response to dry eye.
B. It will lead to decreased tearing.
C. It is common in infants.
D. It will lead to increased irritation. - ....ANSWER ...-D. It will lead to
increased irritation
5. The clinician is seeing a patient complaining of red eye. The clinician suspects
conjunctivitis. The presence of mucopurulent discharge suggests which type of
conjunctivitis?
A. Viral conjunctivitis
B. Keratoconjunctivitis
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PROBLEMS EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called:
A. Blepharitis
B. Hordeolum
C. Chalazion
D. Iritis - ....ANSWER ...-B. Hordeolum
2. A granulomatous infection of a meibomian gland that presents as a painless
swelling on the eyelid is called a:
A. Iritis
B. Chalazion
C. Viral conjunctivitis
D. Nuclear cataracts - ....ANSWER ...-B. Chalazion
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, 3. Billy presents with edematous and erythematous lid margins and closer visual
inspection with a Wood's lamp reveals scaling. Which of the following conditions
could be the diagnosis?
A. Hordeolum
B. Chalazion
C. Blepharitis
D. Iritis - ....ANSWER ...-C. Blepharitis
4. Which of the following is true about epiphora?
A. It is uncommon that it's a response to dry eye.
B. It will lead to decreased tearing.
C. It is common in infants.
D. It will lead to increased irritation. - ....ANSWER ...-D. It will lead to
increased irritation
5. The clinician is seeing a patient complaining of red eye. The clinician suspects
conjunctivitis. The presence of mucopurulent discharge suggests which type of
conjunctivitis?
A. Viral conjunctivitis
B. Keratoconjunctivitis
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