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WorksheetsAdvanced Concepts Quiz Four Review
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The results of a Snellen chart are documented as 20/60. The nurse interprets this as:
the patient can read at a distance of 60 feet what a patient with normal vision can read at 20 feet
the patient is legally blind
the patient's vision is considered to be normal
the patient can read at a distance of 20 feet what a patient with normal vision can read at 60 feet
This eye disorder is characterized by painless, hazy vision & a cloudy/opaque area of the eye lens.
astigmatism
cataracts
glaucoma
detached retina
Glaucoma is caused by
changes in the volume of aqueous humor and/or decreased absorption of aqueous humor
slow degenerative changes whereby the lens becomes opaque
inflammation of the cornea
insufficient intraocular pressure to promote drainage via the Schlemm Canal
The nurse is assigned to care for a patient with a detached retina. Which one of the following assessment signs might the nurse see documented in the patient's record?
pain in the affected eye
cloudy lens
a sense of a curtain being lowered over vision
a yellow discoloration of the sclera
The Amsler Grid is used to assess central vision. It is very helpful in diagnosing which degenerative eye disorder?
glaucoma
macular degeneration
cataracts
presbycusis
When communicating with people who have a hearing loss it would be helpful to:
shout
whisper directly into the patient's good ear
face the patient and speak clearly at a normal volume and pace
cup mouth with your hands and speak into the good ear
This hearing disorder is caused by either gradual degeneration of the cochlear hair cells or decreased blood supply to the inner ear. It involves difficulty interpreting speech in a crowd or when there is significant background noise.
presbyopia
presbycusis
tinnitus
otitis media
This balance disorder due to fluid disturbance is characterized by episodic attacks of tinnitus, hearing loss, & vertigo.
purulent otitis media
serous otitis media
Meniere's disease
otosclerosis
This device is surgically implanted into the cochlea to provide direct stimulation to the auditory nerve.
hearing aid
tympanic device
mastoid implant
cochlear implant
Tinnitus involves:
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
deafness
perception of sound when not present
disruption of auditory conduction
sounds, humming, or ringing noises
