NUR1213 SEMESTER 2: UNIT 5 EXAM
2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with glaucoma. Which activities does
the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
A. Bending over to tie shoes
B. Sitting with legs elevated
C. Sleeping on more than two pillows
D. Blowing the nose frequently
E. Lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds - ANS A. Bending over to tie shoes
D. Blowing the nose frequently
E. Lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds
Rationale: Any action that would increase pressure in the eye should be avoided, such as
bending over, excessive blowing of the nose, and lifting heavy objects. Sitting with the legs
elevated or sleeping on more than two pillows is not contraindicated in clients with glaucoma.
med surg end of chapter question
Presbyopia occurs in older individuals because
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,a. the eyeball elongates.
b. the lens becomes inflexible.
c. the corneal curvature becomes irregular.
d. light rays are focusing in front of the retina. - ANS b. the lens becomes inflexible
Presbyopia--> difficulty focusing on objects that are near due to reduced elasticity of the lens
med surg end of chapter question
Which patient behaviors would the nurse promote for healthy eyes and ears (select all that
apply)?
a. Wearing protective sunglasses when bicycling
b. Supplemental intake of B vitamins and magnesium
c. Playing amplified music at 75% of maximum volume
d. Patient notifying the health care provider of tinnitus while on antibiotics
e. A woman avoiding pregnancy for 4 weeks after receiving MMR immunization - ANS a.
Wearing protective sunglasses when bicycling
d. Patient notifying the health care provider of tinnitus while on antibiotics
med surg end of chapter question
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,What should be included in the postoperative teaching of the patient who has undergone
cataract surgery (select all that apply)?
a. Eye discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
b. A decline in visual acuity is common for the first week.
c. Stay on bed rest and limit activity for the first few days.
d. Notify surgeon if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
e. Nighttime eye shielding and activity restrictions are essential to prevent eyestrain. - ANS a.
Eye discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
d. Notify surgeon if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
med surg end of chapter question
The patient who has a conductive hearing loss
a. hears better in a noisy environment.
b. hears sound but does not understand speech.
c. often speaks loudly because his or her own voice seems low.
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, d. experiences clearer sound with a hearing aid if the loss is less than 30 dB. - ANS a. hears
better in a noisy environment.
Med surg
What type of diet may decrease the progression of advanced AMD
A. Grilled chicken, bean salad, boiled egg
B. dark green, leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach
C. baked potato, tomato soup, oranges juice and a banana
D. Cheeseburger, pound cake, and apple juice - ANS B. dark green, leafy vegetables such as
kale and spinach
Nutritional factors may play a role in the progression of AMD. A dietary supplement of vitamin
C, vitamin E, beta caroten, e lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc decreases the progression of advanced
AMD but has no effect on people with minimal AMD or those with no evidence of AMD. Eating
lots of dark green, leafy vegetables containing lutein (e.g., kale and spinach) may help reduce
the risk of AMD
Power points
Who is at greatest risk for dehydration
A. Infant
B. male adolescent
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2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% PASS.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client with glaucoma. Which activities does
the nurse instruct the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
A. Bending over to tie shoes
B. Sitting with legs elevated
C. Sleeping on more than two pillows
D. Blowing the nose frequently
E. Lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds - ANS A. Bending over to tie shoes
D. Blowing the nose frequently
E. Lifting objects weighing more than 10 pounds
Rationale: Any action that would increase pressure in the eye should be avoided, such as
bending over, excessive blowing of the nose, and lifting heavy objects. Sitting with the legs
elevated or sleeping on more than two pillows is not contraindicated in clients with glaucoma.
med surg end of chapter question
Presbyopia occurs in older individuals because
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,a. the eyeball elongates.
b. the lens becomes inflexible.
c. the corneal curvature becomes irregular.
d. light rays are focusing in front of the retina. - ANS b. the lens becomes inflexible
Presbyopia--> difficulty focusing on objects that are near due to reduced elasticity of the lens
med surg end of chapter question
Which patient behaviors would the nurse promote for healthy eyes and ears (select all that
apply)?
a. Wearing protective sunglasses when bicycling
b. Supplemental intake of B vitamins and magnesium
c. Playing amplified music at 75% of maximum volume
d. Patient notifying the health care provider of tinnitus while on antibiotics
e. A woman avoiding pregnancy for 4 weeks after receiving MMR immunization - ANS a.
Wearing protective sunglasses when bicycling
d. Patient notifying the health care provider of tinnitus while on antibiotics
med surg end of chapter question
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,What should be included in the postoperative teaching of the patient who has undergone
cataract surgery (select all that apply)?
a. Eye discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
b. A decline in visual acuity is common for the first week.
c. Stay on bed rest and limit activity for the first few days.
d. Notify surgeon if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
e. Nighttime eye shielding and activity restrictions are essential to prevent eyestrain. - ANS a.
Eye discomfort is often relieved with mild analgesics.
d. Notify surgeon if an increase in redness or drainage occurs.
med surg end of chapter question
The patient who has a conductive hearing loss
a. hears better in a noisy environment.
b. hears sound but does not understand speech.
c. often speaks loudly because his or her own voice seems low.
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, d. experiences clearer sound with a hearing aid if the loss is less than 30 dB. - ANS a. hears
better in a noisy environment.
Med surg
What type of diet may decrease the progression of advanced AMD
A. Grilled chicken, bean salad, boiled egg
B. dark green, leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach
C. baked potato, tomato soup, oranges juice and a banana
D. Cheeseburger, pound cake, and apple juice - ANS B. dark green, leafy vegetables such as
kale and spinach
Nutritional factors may play a role in the progression of AMD. A dietary supplement of vitamin
C, vitamin E, beta caroten, e lutein, zeaxanthin, and zinc decreases the progression of advanced
AMD but has no effect on people with minimal AMD or those with no evidence of AMD. Eating
lots of dark green, leafy vegetables containing lutein (e.g., kale and spinach) may help reduce
the risk of AMD
Power points
Who is at greatest risk for dehydration
A. Infant
B. male adolescent
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