NUR 3065 Eyes, Ears Questions and Answers.

NUR 3065 Eyes, Ears Questions and
Answers.
In a patient who has a hemorrhage in the posterior cavity of the eye, the nurse knows that
blood is accumulating



a. in the aqueous humor.

b. between the lens and the retina.

c. between the cornea and the lens.

d. in the space between the iris and the lens. - Answer b. between the lens and the retina.



Increased intraocular pressure may occur as a result of



a. edema of the corneal stroma.

b. dilation of the retinal arterioles.

c. blockage of the lacrimal canals and ducts.

d. increased production of aqueous humor by the ciliary process. - Answer d. increased
production of aqueous humor by the ciliary process.



Question patients using eyedrops to treat their glaucoma about



a. use of corrective lenses.

b. their usual sleep pattern.

c. a history of heart or lung disease.

d. sensitivity to opioids or depressants. - Answer a. use of corrective lenses.



Always assess the patient with an opthalmic problem for



a. visual acuity.

b. pupillary reactions.

c. intraocular pressure.

d. confrontation visual fields. - Answer a. visual acuity.



During an assessment of hearing, the nurse would expect to find normal findings of (select all
that apply)