NUR 3225 Final Exam And All Correct
Answers 2026 Edition.
What does RSVP stand for related to contacts? - Answer Redness, sensitivity, vision
problems, or pain
What should a patient do when experiencing RSVP? - Answer Take out their contacts
What is the immediate thing a nurse should do if there is chemical exposure to an eye? -
Answer ABCs, then irrigate if chemical exposure
Should a patient blow their nose if they have eye trauma? - Answer No
Can a patient with eye trauma have fluids or food? - Answer No, because if they are going to
surgery, this will affect their chances
Hordeolum (sty) is an - Answer Infection of sebaceous gland in the lid margin
What is treatment for Hordeolum (Sty)?` - Answer Warm, moist compresses, sometimes
antibiotics
Is a chalazion treated the same as a Hordeolum (sty)? - Answer Yes
What is blephirits? - Answer Lids a red-rimmed, may have scales or crusts, has itching or
burning
What is the one thing to know about conjucitvits? - Answer It is very contagious, limit
transmission
Difference between viral and bacterial conjuctivitis - Answer Viral- feels like a foreign body is
on the eye
A patient comes in with AIC (Adult inclusion conjunctivitis). They must be tested for - Answer
, Corneal Ulcers are very ____ and require eyedrops every Q_ - Answer Corneal ulcers re very
painful, and require eyedrops every 1 hour of the day
If vision is imapired, this may be an important thing to assess - Answer Psychosocial
implications
What are cataracts defined as? - Answer Opacity in the lens, can be in one or both eyes?
Long term systemic or topical corticosteroids may lead to this eye condition - Answer
Cataracts, leading to glare, decrease in vision, and abnormal eye color perception
Should a patient be experiencing pain post-op for cataracts? - Answer No, should report
If a retinal detachment is left untreated, - Answer Blindness almost always occurs
Photopsia (light flashes) floaters, Vision changes (cobweb field of vision), and central or
peripheral loss of vision is caused by - Answer Retinal detachment
What is one of the priorities for nursing care post op? - Answer Emotional support, and
positioning. they will be on antibiotics and eyedrops
What is more severe macular degeneration? Dry or Wet? What is More common macular
generation? - Answer Dry is more common, painless loss of vision. Wet is rapid, acute, and
more severe
What is the purpose of the macula? - Answer Sharp central vision- Reading and/or driving
What is a glaucoma? - Answer Increased IOP, 2nd cause of blindness in the US
The "clogged drain" glaucoma is known as this type of glaucoma - Answer Primary Open
angle glaucoma (POAG), it is the most common
Slow onset, no pain, no pressure, and tunnel vision is seen in this type of glaucoma - Answer
POAG
Answers 2026 Edition.
What does RSVP stand for related to contacts? - Answer Redness, sensitivity, vision
problems, or pain
What should a patient do when experiencing RSVP? - Answer Take out their contacts
What is the immediate thing a nurse should do if there is chemical exposure to an eye? -
Answer ABCs, then irrigate if chemical exposure
Should a patient blow their nose if they have eye trauma? - Answer No
Can a patient with eye trauma have fluids or food? - Answer No, because if they are going to
surgery, this will affect their chances
Hordeolum (sty) is an - Answer Infection of sebaceous gland in the lid margin
What is treatment for Hordeolum (Sty)?` - Answer Warm, moist compresses, sometimes
antibiotics
Is a chalazion treated the same as a Hordeolum (sty)? - Answer Yes
What is blephirits? - Answer Lids a red-rimmed, may have scales or crusts, has itching or
burning
What is the one thing to know about conjucitvits? - Answer It is very contagious, limit
transmission
Difference between viral and bacterial conjuctivitis - Answer Viral- feels like a foreign body is
on the eye
A patient comes in with AIC (Adult inclusion conjunctivitis). They must be tested for - Answer
, Corneal Ulcers are very ____ and require eyedrops every Q_ - Answer Corneal ulcers re very
painful, and require eyedrops every 1 hour of the day
If vision is imapired, this may be an important thing to assess - Answer Psychosocial
implications
What are cataracts defined as? - Answer Opacity in the lens, can be in one or both eyes?
Long term systemic or topical corticosteroids may lead to this eye condition - Answer
Cataracts, leading to glare, decrease in vision, and abnormal eye color perception
Should a patient be experiencing pain post-op for cataracts? - Answer No, should report
If a retinal detachment is left untreated, - Answer Blindness almost always occurs
Photopsia (light flashes) floaters, Vision changes (cobweb field of vision), and central or
peripheral loss of vision is caused by - Answer Retinal detachment
What is one of the priorities for nursing care post op? - Answer Emotional support, and
positioning. they will be on antibiotics and eyedrops
What is more severe macular degeneration? Dry or Wet? What is More common macular
generation? - Answer Dry is more common, painless loss of vision. Wet is rapid, acute, and
more severe
What is the purpose of the macula? - Answer Sharp central vision- Reading and/or driving
What is a glaucoma? - Answer Increased IOP, 2nd cause of blindness in the US
The "clogged drain" glaucoma is known as this type of glaucoma - Answer Primary Open
angle glaucoma (POAG), it is the most common
Slow onset, no pain, no pressure, and tunnel vision is seen in this type of glaucoma - Answer
POAG
