with Eye Problem in Outpatient Clinic with Lab
Capabilities - Walden University Exam Submission |
Questions & Clinical Answers
Q001: Which is the most appropriate first question to ask this 20-year-old male
presenting with "eye pain"?
Options:
A. "Do you wear contact lenses?"
B. "When did the pain start?"
C. "Can you describe the pain—sharp, gritty, burning?" - CORRECT
D. "Do you have insurance?"
(Correct Answer: C)
Q002: He says the pain began 6 hours ago and feels "like sand in my eye." Your next
focused query is:
Options:
A. "Did you rub your eye?"
B. "Were you hit in the eye?"
C. "Did something fly into your eye while working?" - CORRECT
D. "Do you have migraines?"
(Correct Answer: C)
Q003: He admits to grinding metal without goggles this morning. Which associated
symptom is most important to ask?
Options:
A. "Do you have a headache?"
B. "Is your vision blurry?" - CORRECT
C. "Do you feel feverish?"
D. "Are you nauseated?"
(Correct Answer: B)
, Q004: He reports mild blur and photophobia. Which element of the ocular ROS must be
clarified first?
Options:
A. History of color blindness
B. Previous eye surgery
C. Use of corrective lenses - CORRECT
D. Family history of glaucoma
(Correct Answer: C)
Q005: Which past medical history question is highest priority for a possible corneal
foreign body?
Options:
A. "Any prior corneal ulcers?"
B. "Do you have diabetes?"
C. "Have you had herpes simplex eye infections?" - CORRECT
D. "Any seasonal allergies?"
(Correct Answer: C)
Q006: He denies systemic disease. Which medication history is most relevant?
Options:
A. Daily multivitamins
B. Recent steroid eye drops prescription
C. Isotretinoin in the past year - CORRECT
D. OTC antihistamines
(Correct Answer: C)
Q007: On inspection you note tearing and redness. Which visual inspection step comes
next?
Options:
A. Check pupil shape
B. Look for foreign body under upper lid by everting it - CORRECT
C. Measure palpebral fissure width
D. Note iris color
(Correct Answer: B)