SOLUTION SET
◉ med surg end of chapter question
Presbyopia occurs in older individuals because
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.. Answer: 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. Answer: a. Wearing protective sunglasses when
bicycling
d. Patient notifying the health care provider of tinnitus while on
antibiotics
◉ med surg end of chapter question
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.. Answer: 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.
d. experiences clearer sound with a hearing aid if the loss is less than
30 dB.. Answer: 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. Answer: 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