Visual & Auditory NCLEX Practice
Problems Test Questions and Answers
The nurse is reviewing medications that have been prescribed for several clients who have disorders of
the eye. Which medication prescription is the most important to discuss with the health care provider? -
Answer-Atropine for acute angle-closure glaucoma.
The nurse is working in an ambulatory care clinic. A client calls to report redness of the sclera, itching of
the eyes, and increased lacrimation for several hours. What should the nurse direct the caller to do first?
- Answer-"If you're wearing contact lenses, remove them."
At a community health clinic, the nurse is teaching a community group about the prevention of
accidental eye injuries. What is the most important thing to stress? - Answer-Protective eyewear should
be worn during sports or hazardous work.
A nursing student is assisting an older client who is alert, conversant, and cognitively intact. The client
has decreased vision related to macular degeneration. When would the supervising nurse intervene? -
Answer-Student closes the curtains and turns off all of the lights at the end of the shift to encourage rest
and sleep.
Which clients would be best to assign to the most experienced nurse in an ambulatory care center that
specializes in vision problems and eye surgery?Select all that apply. - Answer-Client who requires
postoperative instructions after cataract surgery.
, Client who requests a home health referral for dressing changes and eyedrop instillation.
Client who requires an assessment for recent and sudden loss of sight.
Client who requires preoperative teaching for laser trabeculoplasty.
Place the following steps for eye drop administration in the correct order. - Answer-Have the client sit
down and tilt his or her head slightly backward.
Gently pull tissue underneath eye downward to expose lower conjunctival sac.
Hold the dropper and stabilize hand on the client's forehead.
Have the client look up and instill the number of prescribed drops.
Have the client gently close the eye and move it around.
Gently press on the lacrimal duct for 1 minute.
Which tasks are appropriate to assign to an LPN/LVN who is functioning under the supervision of an RN?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Administering sulfacetamide sodium 10% to a child with conjunctivitis.
Reviewing hand-washing and hygiene practices with clients who have eye infections.
Showing clients how to gently cleanse eyelid margins to remove crusting.
Problems Test Questions and Answers
The nurse is reviewing medications that have been prescribed for several clients who have disorders of
the eye. Which medication prescription is the most important to discuss with the health care provider? -
Answer-Atropine for acute angle-closure glaucoma.
The nurse is working in an ambulatory care clinic. A client calls to report redness of the sclera, itching of
the eyes, and increased lacrimation for several hours. What should the nurse direct the caller to do first?
- Answer-"If you're wearing contact lenses, remove them."
At a community health clinic, the nurse is teaching a community group about the prevention of
accidental eye injuries. What is the most important thing to stress? - Answer-Protective eyewear should
be worn during sports or hazardous work.
A nursing student is assisting an older client who is alert, conversant, and cognitively intact. The client
has decreased vision related to macular degeneration. When would the supervising nurse intervene? -
Answer-Student closes the curtains and turns off all of the lights at the end of the shift to encourage rest
and sleep.
Which clients would be best to assign to the most experienced nurse in an ambulatory care center that
specializes in vision problems and eye surgery?Select all that apply. - Answer-Client who requires
postoperative instructions after cataract surgery.
, Client who requests a home health referral for dressing changes and eyedrop instillation.
Client who requires an assessment for recent and sudden loss of sight.
Client who requires preoperative teaching for laser trabeculoplasty.
Place the following steps for eye drop administration in the correct order. - Answer-Have the client sit
down and tilt his or her head slightly backward.
Gently pull tissue underneath eye downward to expose lower conjunctival sac.
Hold the dropper and stabilize hand on the client's forehead.
Have the client look up and instill the number of prescribed drops.
Have the client gently close the eye and move it around.
Gently press on the lacrimal duct for 1 minute.
Which tasks are appropriate to assign to an LPN/LVN who is functioning under the supervision of an RN?
Select all that apply. - Answer-Administering sulfacetamide sodium 10% to a child with conjunctivitis.
Reviewing hand-washing and hygiene practices with clients who have eye infections.
Showing clients how to gently cleanse eyelid margins to remove crusting.
