Unit 3 - Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth & Throat
questions with verified answers
A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints of
intermittent nosebleeds over the past two days. Which are priority
assessments for the nurse to implement when providing care to this
client? Select all that apply.
1. Request information from the client regarding increased propensity
for bruising or bleeding.
2. Assess the tonsils for redness or swelling.
3. Obtain a blood pressure.
4. Check for deviated septum.
5. Request information from the client to determine if there was any
recent thin, watery drainage from the nose. Ans✓✓✓1, 3, 5
A client is referred to the clinic with complaints of blurred vision. Which
initial question to the client is the priority?
1. "Would you please tell me about your vision today?"
2. "Do you experience double vision?"
3. "Have you had any eye pain?"
4. "What kinds of activities do you perform at work?" Ans✓✓✓1
A client presents in the healthcare provider's office with complaints of
headache and malaise. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client
,is experiencing severe pain when palpating behind the ears. Based on
this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1. Sinusitis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Chronic allergies.
4. Anemia. Ans✓✓✓2
A young mother brings an infant to the pediatric clinic. The infant has
had a fever and is pulling at the left ear. Based on this data, which
disorder does the nurse suspect?
1. Sinusitis.
2. Otitis media.
3. Tonsillitis.
4. Otitis externa. Ans✓✓✓2
After a comprehensive eye examination, it is determined that the client
requires corrective lenses for myopia. Which explanation by the nurse to
the client is the most appropriate?
1. "Your glasses will help you to see objects in the distance."
2. "Your glasses will help you to see objects that are very close to you."
3. "Your glasses will help you to improve your eyes' ability to focus and
reduce your blurred vision."
, 4. "Your age has made it more difficult to read items that are at close
range. Your new glasses will help." Ans✓✓✓1
An older adult client says, "I can't seem to hear as well as I could when I
was younger." Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Presbycusis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Otitis media.
4. Otitis externa. Ans✓✓✓1
During an eye assessment, a young adult client reports difficulty seeing
items within close range. This assessment data is consistent with which
item?
1. Aging.
2. Presbyopia.
3. Hyperopia.
4. Astigmatism. Ans✓✓✓3
During an eye examination, the nurse requests that the client read letters
located on the Snellen E chart. The client's vision is determined to be
20/200. Which statements regarding this client's vision are accurate?
Select all that apply.
questions with verified answers
A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints of
intermittent nosebleeds over the past two days. Which are priority
assessments for the nurse to implement when providing care to this
client? Select all that apply.
1. Request information from the client regarding increased propensity
for bruising or bleeding.
2. Assess the tonsils for redness or swelling.
3. Obtain a blood pressure.
4. Check for deviated septum.
5. Request information from the client to determine if there was any
recent thin, watery drainage from the nose. Ans✓✓✓1, 3, 5
A client is referred to the clinic with complaints of blurred vision. Which
initial question to the client is the priority?
1. "Would you please tell me about your vision today?"
2. "Do you experience double vision?"
3. "Have you had any eye pain?"
4. "What kinds of activities do you perform at work?" Ans✓✓✓1
A client presents in the healthcare provider's office with complaints of
headache and malaise. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client
,is experiencing severe pain when palpating behind the ears. Based on
this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1. Sinusitis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Chronic allergies.
4. Anemia. Ans✓✓✓2
A young mother brings an infant to the pediatric clinic. The infant has
had a fever and is pulling at the left ear. Based on this data, which
disorder does the nurse suspect?
1. Sinusitis.
2. Otitis media.
3. Tonsillitis.
4. Otitis externa. Ans✓✓✓2
After a comprehensive eye examination, it is determined that the client
requires corrective lenses for myopia. Which explanation by the nurse to
the client is the most appropriate?
1. "Your glasses will help you to see objects in the distance."
2. "Your glasses will help you to see objects that are very close to you."
3. "Your glasses will help you to improve your eyes' ability to focus and
reduce your blurred vision."
, 4. "Your age has made it more difficult to read items that are at close
range. Your new glasses will help." Ans✓✓✓1
An older adult client says, "I can't seem to hear as well as I could when I
was younger." Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Presbycusis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Otitis media.
4. Otitis externa. Ans✓✓✓1
During an eye assessment, a young adult client reports difficulty seeing
items within close range. This assessment data is consistent with which
item?
1. Aging.
2. Presbyopia.
3. Hyperopia.
4. Astigmatism. Ans✓✓✓3
During an eye examination, the nurse requests that the client read letters
located on the Snellen E chart. The client's vision is determined to be
20/200. Which statements regarding this client's vision are accurate?
Select all that apply.
