NUR 130 Exam 3 Questions and Correct
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A client, diagnosed with a cataract, comes into the clinic. What assessments
should the nurse observe in this client?
Blurred or cloudy visual image
The nurse is performing patient teaching with a patient newly diagnosed with
glaucoma. The nurse teaches the patient that this disease has a familial
tendency. How often would the nurse tell the patient that family members
should undergo examination for the detection of glaucoma?
At least once every 2 years
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with glaucoma. Which of
the following would alert the nurse to suspect that the client was at increased
risk for this disorder?
Risk factors associated with glaucoma include prolonged use of topical or systemic
corticosteroids, older age, myopia, and a history of cardiovascular disease
, A client has undergone tonometry to evaluate for possible glaucoma. Which
result would the nurse record as abnormal?
Normally, intraocular pressure (IOP) ranges between 10 to 21 mm Hg. Any reading
greater than 21 mm Hg indicates increased IOP
Which type of glaucoma presents an ocular emergency?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session,
the nurse should:
demonstrate eyedrop instillation.
Which group of medications causes pupillary constriction?
Miotics
Your patient is ready to be discharged home after a cataract extraction with
intraocular lens implant. You are teaching your patient about signs and
symptoms that need to be reported to the ophthalmologist immediately. You
know that the patient understands when he says what?
"I need to call the doctor if I see flashing lights."
Answers| Updated
A client, diagnosed with a cataract, comes into the clinic. What assessments
should the nurse observe in this client?
Blurred or cloudy visual image
The nurse is performing patient teaching with a patient newly diagnosed with
glaucoma. The nurse teaches the patient that this disease has a familial
tendency. How often would the nurse tell the patient that family members
should undergo examination for the detection of glaucoma?
At least once every 2 years
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with glaucoma. Which of
the following would alert the nurse to suspect that the client was at increased
risk for this disorder?
Risk factors associated with glaucoma include prolonged use of topical or systemic
corticosteroids, older age, myopia, and a history of cardiovascular disease
, A client has undergone tonometry to evaluate for possible glaucoma. Which
result would the nurse record as abnormal?
Normally, intraocular pressure (IOP) ranges between 10 to 21 mm Hg. Any reading
greater than 21 mm Hg indicates increased IOP
Which type of glaucoma presents an ocular emergency?
Acute angle-closure glaucoma
A client has just been diagnosed with early glaucoma. During a teaching session,
the nurse should:
demonstrate eyedrop instillation.
Which group of medications causes pupillary constriction?
Miotics
Your patient is ready to be discharged home after a cataract extraction with
intraocular lens implant. You are teaching your patient about signs and
symptoms that need to be reported to the ophthalmologist immediately. You
know that the patient understands when he says what?
"I need to call the doctor if I see flashing lights."
