EENT NURS 5433 (Mod 1 Study Guide) The University of
Texas at Arlington Comprehensive Final Review 2026 |
100% Accurate Answers
1. What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
Redness, Swelling, Closed or squinted eyes
Nictitating membrane visible, Itchiness or pain
Discharge from eye, Upper respiratory symptoms
All of the above
2. What is strabismus?
Condition in which there is a buildup of fluid in the eye
Degenerative condition of eye disease where lens become opaque
Condition in which the two eyes are improperly aligned
Condition in which the cornea in the front of the eye becomes flat and
cone shaped
3. If a child is diagnosed with strabismus, what steps should a healthcare
provider take to ensure proper management?
Monitor the child without any intervention.
Prescribe antibiotics for potential infection.
Refer the child to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation and
treatment.
Advise the child to wear sunglasses.
,4. What are the two primary classifications of otitis media?
Acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion
Chronic otitis media and acute otitis media
Otitis media with effusion and otitis externa
Otitis externa and acute otitis media
5. Which of the following statements CORRECTLY defines a corneal abrasion?
An epithelial defect that stains with fluorescein and does not have
an underlying subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that stains with fluorescein with an underlying
subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that does not stain with fluorescein and has an
underlying subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that does not stain with fluorescein and does not
have an underlying subepithelial infiltrate
6. Describe the significance of fluorescein staining in the assessment of an
ocular foreign body.
Fluorescein staining is a method to assess visual acuity.
Fluorescein staining is used to measure intraocular pressure.
Fluorescein staining helps to identify corneal abrasions or foreign
bodies by highlighting areas of damage.
Fluorescein staining is primarily used for diagnosing conjunctivitis.
7. What are the two major classes of otitis media?
Acute otitis media (AOM) and chronic otitis media (COM)
Chronic otitis media (COM) and otitis media with effusion (OME)
, Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME)
Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis externa
8. Which bacteria are commonly associated with cellulitis of the eye?
Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Staphylococcus, group A streptococcus, streptococcus
pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and fungi.
Candida albicans, Bacillus cereus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and
Clostridium perfringens.
Streptococcus agalactiae, Listeria monocytogenes, and Enterococcus
faecalis.
9. Describe the typical symptoms associated with conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis is characterized by a dry eye sensation only.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis are limited to fever and headache.
Conjunctivitis typically causes severe pain and vision loss.
Common symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness, itching, and
sometimes exudates.
10. If a community experiences a sudden increase in conjunctivitis cases, which
preventive strategy should be prioritized to mitigate further outbreaks?
Distributing old contacts to those in need.
Encouraging the use of shared eye makeup.
Promoting hand hygiene practices among community members.
Advising against changing pillowcases.
11. What is the primary method used to diagnose strabismus?
, Visual field test
MRI scan
Clinical examination
Blood test
12. If a patient is diagnosed with preproliferative diabetic retinopathy, what
management strategies should be considered to prevent progression to the
proliferative stage?
Ignoring the condition as it does not affect vision.
Regular monitoring and control of blood sugar levels, along with
potential referral to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation.
Immediate surgical intervention to remove the retina.
Prescribing high doses of vitamin A supplements.
13. If a patient with dry eye is not responding to artificial tears, what would be
the next appropriate management step?
Increase the frequency of artificial tears.
Advise the patient to avoid all eye contact.
Consider advanced treatments like autologous serum or special
contact lenses.
Recommend over-the-counter antihistamines.
14. What condition are Myringotomy tubes primarily used to treat?
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
Texas at Arlington Comprehensive Final Review 2026 |
100% Accurate Answers
1. What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
Redness, Swelling, Closed or squinted eyes
Nictitating membrane visible, Itchiness or pain
Discharge from eye, Upper respiratory symptoms
All of the above
2. What is strabismus?
Condition in which there is a buildup of fluid in the eye
Degenerative condition of eye disease where lens become opaque
Condition in which the two eyes are improperly aligned
Condition in which the cornea in the front of the eye becomes flat and
cone shaped
3. If a child is diagnosed with strabismus, what steps should a healthcare
provider take to ensure proper management?
Monitor the child without any intervention.
Prescribe antibiotics for potential infection.
Refer the child to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation and
treatment.
Advise the child to wear sunglasses.
,4. What are the two primary classifications of otitis media?
Acute otitis media and otitis media with effusion
Chronic otitis media and acute otitis media
Otitis media with effusion and otitis externa
Otitis externa and acute otitis media
5. Which of the following statements CORRECTLY defines a corneal abrasion?
An epithelial defect that stains with fluorescein and does not have
an underlying subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that stains with fluorescein with an underlying
subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that does not stain with fluorescein and has an
underlying subepithelial infiltrate
An epithelial defect that does not stain with fluorescein and does not
have an underlying subepithelial infiltrate
6. Describe the significance of fluorescein staining in the assessment of an
ocular foreign body.
Fluorescein staining is a method to assess visual acuity.
Fluorescein staining is used to measure intraocular pressure.
Fluorescein staining helps to identify corneal abrasions or foreign
bodies by highlighting areas of damage.
Fluorescein staining is primarily used for diagnosing conjunctivitis.
7. What are the two major classes of otitis media?
Acute otitis media (AOM) and chronic otitis media (COM)
Chronic otitis media (COM) and otitis media with effusion (OME)
, Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME)
Acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis externa
8. Which bacteria are commonly associated with cellulitis of the eye?
Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Staphylococcus, group A streptococcus, streptococcus
pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and fungi.
Candida albicans, Bacillus cereus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and
Clostridium perfringens.
Streptococcus agalactiae, Listeria monocytogenes, and Enterococcus
faecalis.
9. Describe the typical symptoms associated with conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis is characterized by a dry eye sensation only.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis are limited to fever and headache.
Conjunctivitis typically causes severe pain and vision loss.
Common symptoms of conjunctivitis include redness, itching, and
sometimes exudates.
10. If a community experiences a sudden increase in conjunctivitis cases, which
preventive strategy should be prioritized to mitigate further outbreaks?
Distributing old contacts to those in need.
Encouraging the use of shared eye makeup.
Promoting hand hygiene practices among community members.
Advising against changing pillowcases.
11. What is the primary method used to diagnose strabismus?
, Visual field test
MRI scan
Clinical examination
Blood test
12. If a patient is diagnosed with preproliferative diabetic retinopathy, what
management strategies should be considered to prevent progression to the
proliferative stage?
Ignoring the condition as it does not affect vision.
Regular monitoring and control of blood sugar levels, along with
potential referral to an ophthalmologist for further evaluation.
Immediate surgical intervention to remove the retina.
Prescribing high doses of vitamin A supplements.
13. If a patient with dry eye is not responding to artificial tears, what would be
the next appropriate management step?
Increase the frequency of artificial tears.
Advise the patient to avoid all eye contact.
Consider advanced treatments like autologous serum or special
contact lenses.
Recommend over-the-counter antihistamines.
14. What condition are Myringotomy tubes primarily used to treat?
Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis
Glaucoma
