Exam 25: The Sensory System: Eye and Ear

How often should eye cosmetics be discarded?

A patient tilts her head to the side while reading a pamphlet.The nurse recognizes that this action may be an attempt to compensate for which problem?

A tonometer reading reflects the amount of pressure exerted by which component of the eye?

The nurse assesses the age-related changes that occur in the eye.Which finding(s)is/are consistent with aging?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a frequent history of falls.The nurse notes that which problems in the patient's history may contribute to frequent falls?

The visually impaired person has entered the outpatient clinic with a guide dog.What action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

The nurse interviewing a patient with macular degeneration will inquire about the patient's habits,especially __________,which is a significant contributor to the disorder.

The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old patient.How often should the nurse recommend that this patient undergo testing for glaucoma?

The nurse is teaching a patient about visual problems that require professional attention.Which symptom(s)indicate an underlying visual problem?

Place the steps of instillation of eyedrops in appropriate order. -Step 1

Place the steps of instillation of eyedrops in appropriate order. -Step 3

The nurse is caring for a patient who presents to the clinic a small,hard lesion on the eyelid.Which condition is consistent with these findings?