WorksheetsWeek 2 NURS 360
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
When the nurse is gathering a history from a patient newly diagnosed with glaucoma, the patient reports the following statement to the nurse. Which statement would be consistent with the patient's diagnosis?
"I began seeing halos around lights and had dim vision."
"I had a difficult time matching my blue socks."
"My eyes began to tear and itch."
"I could see the street signs better than my hand."
Which statement by the patient diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis indicates that more teaching is necessary?
"I will wash my hands frequently."
"I will use a washcloth to clean both my eyes, starting with infected eye and moving to the uninfected eye."
"I will avoid contact with other people until my symptoms are gone."
"I will discard any leftover eye medication when the infection is gone."
The nurse is caring for a baseball player who reports getting hit in the head with a baseball 1 hour prior to admission in the ED. What assessment requires immediate reporting?
Eye pain
Flashing lights in the visual field
Headache, pain intensity rated as 2/10
Superficial head abrasion
The patient with significant visual impairment requires assistance with ADLs. The nurse provides support when serving food by performing which action?
Leaving the tray on the patient's bedside table.
Serving hot food as quickly as possible.
Describing the food on the tray in terms of the face of a clock.
Ensuring all food is soft.
A patient, who is seen i the vision clinic, has been diagnosed with glaucoma. What initial topical medication would the nurse expect to be included in the treatment plan for this patient?
Mydriatic
Antifungal
Beta blocker
Miotic
