2 .
What ocular disorder is associated with increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage?
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cataracts
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glaucoma
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diabetic retinopathy
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ocular trauma
3 .
What ocular disorder is commonly seen in individuals with diabetes and is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina?
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cataracts
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glaucoma
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diabetic retinopathy
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ocular trauma
4 .
What is normal intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye?
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15–25 mm Hg
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10–20 mm Hg
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12–24 mm Hg
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11–21 mm Hg
5 .
What ocular disorder is characterized by the gradual loss of central vision and is a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults?
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cataracts
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glaucoma
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diabetic retinopathy
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macular degeneration
6 .
You are the nurse caring for a patient with cataracts. You anticipate what medical treatment?
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Remove the cataracts.
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Treat for increased intraocular pressure.
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Manage blood glucose control.
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Prescribe corrective lenses.
7 .
What tool tests the patient’s visual acuity?
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otoscope
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Snellen chart
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FACES pain scale
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Glascow coma scale
8 .
The nurse is preparing to assess the ears of a patient who has complained of hearing loss. What instrument will the nurse use to assess the ear during a physical examination?
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stethoscope
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ophthalmoscope
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otoscope
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sphygmomanometer
9 .
The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child with suspected acute otitis media. What is a common symptom of acute otitis media?
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tinnitus
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vertigo
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hearing loss
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cerumen impaction
10 .
What would indicate the interventions applied to the plan of care for a child with acute otitis media have been effective?
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reduced pulling at the ear lobe
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crankiness or inability to be comforted
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reduced feedings throughout the day
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completion of prescribed antibiotic