Question 1

Why would the nurse encourage a group of teenagers to protect their eyes with dark sunglasses while using a UV lamp?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lamp can cause cataracts. 
B)  The lamp can cause presbycusis. 
C)  The lamp can cause keratitis. 
D)  The lamp can cause ectropion. 
A)  The lamp can cause cataracts. 
B)  The lamp can cause presbycusis. 
C)  The lamp can cause keratitis. 
D)  The lamp can cause ectropion.

Question 2

Progressive deafness caused by the ankylosis of the stapes is the condition of__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Progressive deafness caused by the ankylosis of...

Question 3

What is the first nursing intervention step for the immediate care of a patient with a penetrating wound of the eye?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess eye,do not remove object. 
B)  Cover both eyes with an eye shield or cup. 
C)  Lay the patient down flat. 
D)  Check for the irregularity of the pupil. 
E)  Obtain medical attention immediately. 
A)  Assess eye,do not remove object. 
B)  Cover both eyes with an eye shield or cup. 
C)  Lay the patient down flat. 
D)  Check for the irregularity of the pupil. 
E)  Obtain medical attention immediately.

Question 4

What is a common mistake that hinders communication when communicating with the hearing impaired?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overaccentuating words 
B)  Facing the patient when speaking 
C)  Speaking in conversational tones 
D)  Speaking into the ear with the hearing aid 
A)  Overaccentuating words 
B)  Facing the patient when speaking 
C)  Speaking in conversational tones 
D)  Speaking into the ear with the hearing aid

Question 5

What does the cataract treatment of phacoemulsification involve?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Drying" the cataract with hypertonic saline 
B)  Removing the lens through the anterior capsule 
C)  The insertion of a new lens 
D)  Breaking the cataract with ultrasound 
A)  "Drying" the cataract with hypertonic saline 
B)  Removing the lens through the anterior capsule 
C)  The insertion of a new lens 
D)  Breaking the cataract with ultrasound

Question 6

What should the nurse remind the hearing aid wearer to do when the nurse hears a whistling hearing aid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinsert the ear mold. 
B)  Change the battery. 
C)  Recharge the hearing aid. 
D)  Wash the ear mold with warm water. 
A)  Reinsert the ear mold. 
B)  Change the battery. 
C)  Recharge the hearing aid. 
D)  Wash the ear mold with warm water.

Question 7

What factors must the nurse consider when assessing readiness to learn when teaching health promotion practices for the visually and hearing impaired? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Cultural beliefs 
B)  Values 
C)  Habits 
D)  Income 
E)  Occupation 
A)  Cultural beliefs 
B)  Values 
C)  Habits 
D)  Income 
E)  Occupation

Question 8

The nurse clarifies that the difference between a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)and a laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK)is that a LASIK:

Accepted Answer

A)  reshapes the central cornea. 
B)  makes partial-thickness radial incisions in the cornea. 
C)  removes some internal layers of the cornea. 
D)  implants intracorneal rings. 
A)  reshapes the central cornea. 
B)  makes partial-thickness radial incisions in the cornea. 
C)  removes some internal layers of the cornea. 
D)  implants intracorneal rings.

Question 9

The home health patient complains of tearing and a feeling of dryness in the right eye.The nurse assesses that the eyelid is turned inward and the sclera is red.The nurse documents the presence of a(n)_________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The home health patient complains of tearing...

Question 10

The patient tells the nurse that he is legally blind.How would this information impact the nurse's plan of care for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient would be considered totally blind. 
B)  This patient probably has some light perception,but no usable vision. 
C)  This patient has some usable vision,which enables function at an acceptable level. 
D)  The nurse would need to determine how this patient's visual impairment affects normal functioning. 
A)  The patient would be considered totally blind. 
B)  This patient probably has some light perception,but no usable vision. 
C)  This patient has some usable vision,which enables function at an acceptable level. 
D)  The nurse would need to determine how this patient's visual impairment affects normal functioning.

Question 11

The nurse counsels the 16-year-old boy that playing his music at high volume can result in impairment in hearing related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  damaged tympanic membrane. 
B)  protective buildup of cerumen. 
C)  damage of the fine hair cells in the organ of Corti. 
D)  rupture of the oval window. 
A)  damaged tympanic membrane. 
B)  protective buildup of cerumen. 
C)  damage of the fine hair cells in the organ of Corti. 
D)  rupture of the oval window.

Question 12

What must a patient do following a left vitrectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remain flat in bed for 48 hours. 
B)  Position self in a face-down position for 4 to 5 days. 
C)  Assume a side-lying position with the left side down for 3 days. 
D)  Keep head upright and cushioned with pillows for 24 hours. 
A)  Remain flat in bed for 48 hours. 
B)  Position self in a face-down position for 4 to 5 days. 
C)  Assume a side-lying position with the left side down for 3 days. 
D)  Keep head upright and cushioned with pillows for 24 hours.

Question 13

The nurse takes into consideration that the Weber test indicated a conductive hearing loss in a patient because the patient reported hearing the tone:

Accepted Answer

A)  equally in both ears. 
B)  as a shrill noise. 
C)  louder in his affected ear. 
D)  very faintly. 
A)  equally in both ears. 
B)  as a shrill noise. 
C)  louder in his affected ear. 
D)  very faintly.

Question 14

One of the housekeepers splashes a chemical in the eyes.What should be the first priority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transport to a health care provider immediately. 
B)  Cover the eyes with a sterile gauze. 
C)  Irrigate with H2O for 5 minutes. 
D)  Irrigate with normal saline solution for 20 minutes. 
A)  Transport to a health care provider immediately. 
B)  Cover the eyes with a sterile gauze. 
C)  Irrigate with H2O for 5 minutes. 
D)  Irrigate with normal saline solution for 20 minutes.

Question 15

What would a nurse do when the patient arrives in the PACU after a left stapedectomy? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Turn the patient to his right side. 
B)  Change dressing as it becomes soiled. 
C)  Turn patient every 2 hours. 
D)  Leave the bed flat. 
E)  Medicate immediately on the complaint of nausea. 
A)  Turn the patient to his right side. 
B)  Change dressing as it becomes soiled. 
C)  Turn patient every 2 hours. 
D)  Leave the bed flat. 
E)  Medicate immediately on the complaint of nausea.

Question 16

What should the nurse do when assisting a blind person to walk in an unfamiliar hospital environment? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Discourage the use of the cane. 
B)  Advise the patient to walk quickly. 
C)  Describe the surroundings. 
D)  Encourage the patient to ask for verbal cues. 
E)  Place patient hand on nurse's shoulder or elbow. 
A)  Discourage the use of the cane. 
B)  Advise the patient to walk quickly. 
C)  Describe the surroundings. 
D)  Encourage the patient to ask for verbal cues. 
E)  Place patient hand on nurse's shoulder or elbow.

Question 17

The nurse will assess for _____________ when the older adult home health patient complains that the entire right side of his head hurts and he cannot chew without pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  mumps 
B)  external otitis 
C)  otitis media 
D)  labyrinthitis 
A)  mumps 
B)  external otitis 
C)  otitis media 
D)  labyrinthitis

Question 18

The nurse explains that a pneumatic retinopexy is a repair of a retinal detachment using a bubble of_________ to put pressure on the damaged retina.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse explains that a pneumatic retinopexy...

Question 19

What should the nurse include in the plan of care following a tympanoplasty?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elevating head of bed with operative side facing upward 
B)  Enforcing bed rest for 72 hours 
C)  Frequent turning,coughing,and deep breathing 
D)  Continuous irrigation of the ear canal with antibiotic solutions 
A)  Elevating head of bed with operative side facing upward 
B)  Enforcing bed rest for 72 hours 
C)  Frequent turning,coughing,and deep breathing 
D)  Continuous irrigation of the ear canal with antibiotic solutions

Question 20

Which complaint made by a 64-year-old patient during a health interview would alert the nurse to the possibility of cataracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain in the eyes 
B)  Difficulty driving at night 
C)  Loss of peripheral vision 
D)  Dry eyes 
A)  Pain in the eyes 
B)  Difficulty driving at night 
C)  Loss of peripheral vision 
D)  Dry eyes

Exam 53: Care of the Patient With a Visual or Auditory Disorder

Why would the nurse encourage a group of teenagers to protect their eyes with dark sunglasses while using a UV lamp?

Progressive deafness caused by the ankylosis of the stapes is the condition of__________.

What is the first nursing intervention step for the immediate care of a patient with a penetrating wound of the eye?

What is a common mistake that hinders communication when communicating with the hearing impaired?

What does the cataract treatment of phacoemulsification involve?

What should the nurse remind the hearing aid wearer to do when the nurse hears a whistling hearing aid?

What factors must the nurse consider when assessing readiness to learn when teaching health promotion practices for the visually and hearing impaired? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse clarifies that the difference between a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)and a laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK)is that a LASIK:

The home health patient complains of tearing and a feeling of dryness in the right eye.The nurse assesses that the eyelid is turned inward and the sclera is red.The nurse documents the presence of a(n)_________________.

The patient tells the nurse that he is legally blind.How would this information impact the nurse's plan of care for this patient?

The nurse counsels the 16-year-old boy that playing his music at high volume can result in impairment in hearing related to:

What must a patient do following a left vitrectomy?

The nurse takes into consideration that the Weber test indicated a conductive hearing loss in a patient because the patient reported hearing the tone:

One of the housekeepers splashes a chemical in the eyes.What should be the first priority?

What would a nurse do when the patient arrives in the PACU after a left stapedectomy? (Select all that apply. )

What should the nurse do when assisting a blind person to walk in an unfamiliar hospital environment? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse will assess for _____________ when the older adult home health patient complains that the entire right side of his head hurts and he cannot chew without pain.

The nurse explains that a pneumatic retinopexy is a repair of a retinal detachment using a bubble of_________ to put pressure on the damaged retina.

What should the nurse include in the plan of care following a tympanoplasty?

Which complaint made by a 64-year-old patient during a health interview would alert the nurse to the possibility of cataracts?

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