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Nsg 6001 U2 Section 3. Eye Problems Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
1. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called:
A. Blepharitis
B. Hordeolum
C. Chalazion
D. Iritis
Ans: 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
Ans: B. Chalazion
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
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Ans: 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.
Ans: 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
C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
D. Allergic conjunctivitis
Ans: C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
6. Which is appropriate patient education to provide regarding bacterial
conjunctivitis?
A. The patient should continue to go to his or her job as a day-care teacher.
B. The patient should make sure to practice proper hand washing.
C. The patient should touch his or her eyes to apply medication.
D. The patient will be infectious for only 24 hours after diagnosis of bacterial
conjunctivitis.
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Nsg 6001 U2 Section 3. Eye Problems Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
1. An acutely presenting, erythematous, tender lump within the eyelid is called:
A. Blepharitis
B. Hordeolum
C. Chalazion
D. Iritis
Ans: 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
Ans: B. Chalazion
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
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Ans: 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.
Ans: 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
C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
D. Allergic conjunctivitis
Ans: C. Bacterial conjunctivitis
6. Which is appropriate patient education to provide regarding bacterial
conjunctivitis?
A. The patient should continue to go to his or her job as a day-care teacher.
B. The patient should make sure to practice proper hand washing.
C. The patient should touch his or her eyes to apply medication.
D. The patient will be infectious for only 24 hours after diagnosis of bacterial
conjunctivitis.
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