RNRS 117- Diseases of the Eye (Exam
3)(Pearson) with complete questions
and correct answers
The nurse is preparing a teaching for a patient diagnosed with macular degeneration.
Which topic is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Using assistive devices
Using throw rugs on hardwood floors
Enforcing strict bedrest
Encouraging a diet high in iron - Correct Answer: Using assistive devices
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient diagnosed with cataracts.
Which component should the nurse include in the health history portion of the nursing assessment?
Prescribed medications
Snellen chart
Presence of red reflex
Color of pupil - Correct Answer: Prescribed medications
The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma is concerned about the patient's
safety.
Which information is most important for the nurse to provide?
"Do not let anyone move or rearrange the furniture."
"Use your eye medication exactly as prescribed."
"Local transportation companies are available to transport you safely to your appointments."
"The library might have books with large print so that you can continue to read." - Correct Answer: "Do
not let anyone move or rearrange the furniture."
, A patient diagnosed with exudative macular degeneration asks the nurse what consequences may occur.
Which information should the nurse provide?
Permanent loss of central vision may occur due to bleeding episodes that lead to scar tissue.
Gradual loss of peripheral vision and increased intraocular pressure occur in the eye.
Clouding of the lens of the eye interferes with light transmission into the retina.
Capillaries in the eye become sclerotic and are unable to transport oxygen to the retina. - Correct
Answer: Permanent loss of central vision may occur due to bleeding episodes that lead to scar tissue.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cataracts.
Which treatment option should the nurse expect will be ordered for the patient?
Surgery
Eye drops
Dietary changes
Increase in physical activity - Correct Answer: Surgery
After reviewing the health history of a patient diagnosed with glaucoma, the nurse questions
administering a beta-adrenergic blocking agent to the patient.
Which health problem did the nurse discover in the patient's health history?
Asthma
Hypertension
Gastric acid reflux
Diabetes mellitus - Correct Answer: Asthma
A patient states, "I think I have a cataract."
The nurse should prepare the patient for which diagnostic exam?
3)(Pearson) with complete questions
and correct answers
The nurse is preparing a teaching for a patient diagnosed with macular degeneration.
Which topic is appropriate for the nurse to include?
Using assistive devices
Using throw rugs on hardwood floors
Enforcing strict bedrest
Encouraging a diet high in iron - Correct Answer: Using assistive devices
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient diagnosed with cataracts.
Which component should the nurse include in the health history portion of the nursing assessment?
Prescribed medications
Snellen chart
Presence of red reflex
Color of pupil - Correct Answer: Prescribed medications
The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma is concerned about the patient's
safety.
Which information is most important for the nurse to provide?
"Do not let anyone move or rearrange the furniture."
"Use your eye medication exactly as prescribed."
"Local transportation companies are available to transport you safely to your appointments."
"The library might have books with large print so that you can continue to read." - Correct Answer: "Do
not let anyone move or rearrange the furniture."
, A patient diagnosed with exudative macular degeneration asks the nurse what consequences may occur.
Which information should the nurse provide?
Permanent loss of central vision may occur due to bleeding episodes that lead to scar tissue.
Gradual loss of peripheral vision and increased intraocular pressure occur in the eye.
Clouding of the lens of the eye interferes with light transmission into the retina.
Capillaries in the eye become sclerotic and are unable to transport oxygen to the retina. - Correct
Answer: Permanent loss of central vision may occur due to bleeding episodes that lead to scar tissue.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cataracts.
Which treatment option should the nurse expect will be ordered for the patient?
Surgery
Eye drops
Dietary changes
Increase in physical activity - Correct Answer: Surgery
After reviewing the health history of a patient diagnosed with glaucoma, the nurse questions
administering a beta-adrenergic blocking agent to the patient.
Which health problem did the nurse discover in the patient's health history?
Asthma
Hypertension
Gastric acid reflux
Diabetes mellitus - Correct Answer: Asthma
A patient states, "I think I have a cataract."
The nurse should prepare the patient for which diagnostic exam?
