Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Transport to a physician 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 physician 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 4

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

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Neurologic Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS

Care of the Patient with Cancer

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Exam 13: Care of the Patient with a Sensory Disorder

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

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

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

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

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Neurologic Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS

Care of the Patient with Cancer

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