NSG320 Latest 2025 Exam Questions solved 100%
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older pt w vision loss is more likely to have ___ problems
cognitive
cataracts
opacity in lens
the biggest RF for catacts is ___
advanced age
s/s of cataracts
-decreased vision
-abnorm color perception
-glare
w cataracts, vision ___ and is worst at ___
gradually declines; worse at night
while awaiting surgery to cure cataracts, what are some things the nurse can do to help the
pt maintain independence?
-visual aids (like glasses)
-increase light
-dont drive at night
there are no proven measures to prevent cataracts, but it may help to ___ + ___ and consume
___
wear sunglasses + avoid unnecessary radiation; antioxidant vitamines (E + C)
what two meds are given preop to cataract surgery
,mydriatic + cycloplegic
mydriatic is given prior to catact surgery in order to ___
dilate pupils
cycloplegic is given prior to cataract surgery in order to ___
paralyze pupil accommodation
after being given preop meds for cataract surgery, pt should wear ___ to reduce ___
dark glasses; photophobia
pt often recieves ___ before eye surgery
3 diff eye drops
pt w cataracts is going into surgery, the nurse expects they will either be having ___ or ___
surgerical procedure
phacoemulsification or extracapsular
activity restrictions after cataract surgery focus on ___
avoiding intraocular pressure
ways to decrease intraocular pressure
-no bending
-no stooping
-no coughing
-no lifting
-no valsalver manuever/straining
retinopathy
microvascular damage to the retine; blurred vision
retinopathy is most common in ppl w ___ or ___
, htn or diabetes
retinal detachment
separation of retina + underlying epithelium; fluid accumulation between layers
s/s of retinal detachment
-painless vision loss
-flashes of light
-floaters
-cobweb/hairnect ring in vision field
pt presents to the emergency room w painless loss of vision, says that they are seeing
little dots/light flashes and that it feels "like a curtain" coming across their field of vision. the
nurse knows this is an ___ and ___
retinal detachment; an emergency
after pt is dx w retinal detachment, the nurse knows they will need ___ for tx
surgical repair
age related macular degeneration (AMD)
leading cause of irreversible central vision loss
AMD causes ___ vision loss
central
the two forms of AMD are ___ or ___
dry or wet
which type of AMD is more severe and more likely to cause blindness?
wet
RF for AMD
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older pt w vision loss is more likely to have ___ problems
cognitive
cataracts
opacity in lens
the biggest RF for catacts is ___
advanced age
s/s of cataracts
-decreased vision
-abnorm color perception
-glare
w cataracts, vision ___ and is worst at ___
gradually declines; worse at night
while awaiting surgery to cure cataracts, what are some things the nurse can do to help the
pt maintain independence?
-visual aids (like glasses)
-increase light
-dont drive at night
there are no proven measures to prevent cataracts, but it may help to ___ + ___ and consume
___
wear sunglasses + avoid unnecessary radiation; antioxidant vitamines (E + C)
what two meds are given preop to cataract surgery
,mydriatic + cycloplegic
mydriatic is given prior to catact surgery in order to ___
dilate pupils
cycloplegic is given prior to cataract surgery in order to ___
paralyze pupil accommodation
after being given preop meds for cataract surgery, pt should wear ___ to reduce ___
dark glasses; photophobia
pt often recieves ___ before eye surgery
3 diff eye drops
pt w cataracts is going into surgery, the nurse expects they will either be having ___ or ___
surgerical procedure
phacoemulsification or extracapsular
activity restrictions after cataract surgery focus on ___
avoiding intraocular pressure
ways to decrease intraocular pressure
-no bending
-no stooping
-no coughing
-no lifting
-no valsalver manuever/straining
retinopathy
microvascular damage to the retine; blurred vision
retinopathy is most common in ppl w ___ or ___
, htn or diabetes
retinal detachment
separation of retina + underlying epithelium; fluid accumulation between layers
s/s of retinal detachment
-painless vision loss
-flashes of light
-floaters
-cobweb/hairnect ring in vision field
pt presents to the emergency room w painless loss of vision, says that they are seeing
little dots/light flashes and that it feels "like a curtain" coming across their field of vision. the
nurse knows this is an ___ and ___
retinal detachment; an emergency
after pt is dx w retinal detachment, the nurse knows they will need ___ for tx
surgical repair
age related macular degeneration (AMD)
leading cause of irreversible central vision loss
AMD causes ___ vision loss
central
the two forms of AMD are ___ or ___
dry or wet
which type of AMD is more severe and more likely to cause blindness?
wet
RF for AMD
