NS372 CHAPTER 16 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026

NS372 CHAPTER 16 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026 Consistent blind spots are commonly seen in narrow-angel glaucoma. a. True b. False - Answers b. False A visual field refers to what a person sees with one eye. a. False b. True - Answers b. True Drooping of the upper eyelid is called a. exophthalmos b. ptosis c. entropion d. papilledema - Answers b. ptosis _____ is a local, noninfectious inflammation fo the sclera. a. Chalazion b. Exophthalmos c. Cataract d. Episcleritis - Answers d. Episcleritis _____ occurs when injury causes red blood cells to collect int he lower half of the anterior chamber. a. Strabisus b. Hyphemia c. Hemianopia d. Hypohyon - Answers b. Hyphemia Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of developing cataract(s). a. True b. False - Answers a. True _____ is a hair follicle infection that causes local redness, swelling, and pain in the eyelid. a. conjunctivitis b. hordeolum c. anisocoria d. episcleritis - Answers b. hordeolum _____ is a functional reflex allowing the eyes to focus on near objects a. Nystagmus b. Corneal light reflex c. Fusion d. Accomodation - Answers d. Accomodation The bony orbit and fat cushion of the eye serves as a _____. a) caruncle b) channel c) protector d) filter - Answers c) protector The tarsal plates of the upper eyelid contain... a) meibomian glands b) sebaceous glands c) tear ducts d) ocular muscles - Answers a) meibomian glands The conjunctiva of the eye is divided into the palpebral portion and the... a) canthus portion b) intraocular portion c) nasolacrimal portion d) bulbar portion - Answers d) bulbar portion Straight movements of the eye are controlled by the... a) lacrimal muscles b) oblique muscles c) corneal muscles d) rectus muscles - Answers d) rectus muscles The middle layer of the eye is known as... a) choroid layer b) scleral layer c) retinal layer d) optic layer - Answers a) choroid layer Photoreceptors of the eye are located in the eye's... a) ciliary body b) lens c) retina d) pupil - Answers c) retina The meibomian glands secrete... a) an oily substance to lubricate the eyes b) sweat c) hormones d) clear liquid tears - Answers a) an oily substance to lubricate the eyes The chambers of the eye contain aqueous humor, which helps to maintain intraocular pressure and... a) transmit light rays b) maintain the retinal vessels c) change refractory of the lens d) cleanse the cornea and the lens - Answers d) cleanse the cornea and the lens The optic nerves from each eyeball cross at the.. a) optic chiasma b) vitreous humor c) optic disc d) visual cortex - Answers a) optic chiasma The functional reflex that allows the eyes to focus on near objects is termed... a) pupillary reflex b) accommodation c) refraction d) indirect reflex - Answers b) accommodation While assessing the eyes of an adult client, the nurse uses a wisp of cotton to stimulate the client's... a) eyelid reflexes b) refractory mechanism c) lacrimal reflexes d) corneal reflexes - Answers d) corneal reflexes A client reports a sudden change in her vision, the nurse advises this is associated with... a) diabetes b) the aging process c) hypertension d) head trauma - Answers d) head trauma A client reports that they have been experiencing gradual vision loss, the nurse should... a) ask about the client's diet b) determine whether there's a history of glaucoma c) check the client's blood pressure d) ask the client if they have any known allergies - Answers c) check the client's blood pressure A 45-year old client reports occasionally seeing spots in front of their eyes, the nurse should... a) tell the client that these often occur with aging b) refer the client to an ophthalmologist c) re-examine the client in two weeks