Eyes and Ears (Med Surg) questions with verified
answers
The 65-year-old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which
statement by the nurse indicates the client needs more discharge
teaching?
1. "I should use magnification devices as much as possible."
2. "I will look at my Amsler grid at least twice a week."
3. "I am going to use low-watt light bulbs in my house."
4. "I am going to contact a low-vision center to evaluate my home."
Ans✓✓✓3. "I am going to use low-watt light bulbs in my house."
The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports
that he thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time. He denies any
type of pain in his eyes. Based on these signs/symptoms, which eye
disorder would the nurse suspect the client has?
1. Corneal dystrophy.
2. Conjunctivitis.
3. Diabetic retinopathy.
4. Cataracts. Ans✓✓✓4. Cataracts.
The client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with otitis media. Which
intervention should the clinic nurse include in the discharge teaching?
, 1. Instruct the client not to take any over-the-counter pain medication.
2. Encourage the client to apply cold packs to the affected ear.
3. Tell the client to call the HCP if an abrupt relief of ear pain occurs.
4. Wear a protective earplug in the affected ear. Ans✓✓✓3. Tell the
client to call the HCP if an abrupt relief of ear pain occurs.
The client diagnosed with chronic otitis media is scheduled for a
mastoidectomy. Which discharge teaching should the nurse discuss with
the client?
1. Instruct the client to blow the nose with the mouth closed.
2. Explain that the client will never be able to hear from the ear.
3. Instill ophthalmic drops in both ears and then insert a cotton ball.
4. Do not allow water to enter the ear for six (6) weeks. Ans✓✓✓4. Do
not allow water to enter the ear for six (6) weeks.
The client diagnosed with glaucoma is prescribed a miotic cholinergic
medication. Which data support that the medication has been effective?
1. No redness or irritation of the eyes.
2. A decrease in intraocular pressure.
3. The pupil reacts briskly to light.
4. The client denies any type of floaters. Ans✓✓✓2. A decrease in
intraocular pressure.
answers
The 65-year-old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which
statement by the nurse indicates the client needs more discharge
teaching?
1. "I should use magnification devices as much as possible."
2. "I will look at my Amsler grid at least twice a week."
3. "I am going to use low-watt light bulbs in my house."
4. "I am going to contact a low-vision center to evaluate my home."
Ans✓✓✓3. "I am going to use low-watt light bulbs in my house."
The 65-year-old male client who is complaining of blurred vision reports
that he thinks his glasses need to be cleaned all the time. He denies any
type of pain in his eyes. Based on these signs/symptoms, which eye
disorder would the nurse suspect the client has?
1. Corneal dystrophy.
2. Conjunctivitis.
3. Diabetic retinopathy.
4. Cataracts. Ans✓✓✓4. Cataracts.
The client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with otitis media. Which
intervention should the clinic nurse include in the discharge teaching?
, 1. Instruct the client not to take any over-the-counter pain medication.
2. Encourage the client to apply cold packs to the affected ear.
3. Tell the client to call the HCP if an abrupt relief of ear pain occurs.
4. Wear a protective earplug in the affected ear. Ans✓✓✓3. Tell the
client to call the HCP if an abrupt relief of ear pain occurs.
The client diagnosed with chronic otitis media is scheduled for a
mastoidectomy. Which discharge teaching should the nurse discuss with
the client?
1. Instruct the client to blow the nose with the mouth closed.
2. Explain that the client will never be able to hear from the ear.
3. Instill ophthalmic drops in both ears and then insert a cotton ball.
4. Do not allow water to enter the ear for six (6) weeks. Ans✓✓✓4. Do
not allow water to enter the ear for six (6) weeks.
The client diagnosed with glaucoma is prescribed a miotic cholinergic
medication. Which data support that the medication has been effective?
1. No redness or irritation of the eyes.
2. A decrease in intraocular pressure.
3. The pupil reacts briskly to light.
4. The client denies any type of floaters. Ans✓✓✓2. A decrease in
intraocular pressure.
