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NUR 170: M3 EYE DISORDERS NCLEX PRACTICEEXAM
AND RATIONALE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The client is diagnosed with glaucoma. Which symptom should the nurse
expect the client to report?
a. Loss of peripheral vision
b. Floating spots in the vision
c. A yellow haze around everything
d. A curtain coming across vision
a. Loss of peripheral vision
Rationale: In glaucoma, the client is often unaware he or she has the disease until
the client experiences blurred vision, halos around lights, difficulty focusing, or loss
of peripheral vision. Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief".
2. The client is scheduled for right-eye cataract removal surgery in 5 days.
Which prep instruction should be discussed with the client?
a. Administer dilating drops to both eyes for 72 hours prior to surgery.
b. Prior to surgery do not lift or push any objects heavier than 15 pounds.
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c. Make arrangements for being in the hospital for at least 3 days.
d. Avoid taking any type of medication which may cause bleeding, such as
aspirin.
d. Avoid taking any type of medication which may cause bleeding, such as aspirin.
Rationale: To reduce retrobulbar hemorrhage, any anticoagulant therapy is withheld,
including aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin (Coumadin).
3. The client is post op retinal detachment surgery, and gas tamponade was
used to flatten the retina. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Teach the signs of increased intraocular pressure.
b. Position the client as prescribed by the surgeon.
c. Assess the eye for signs or symptoms of complications
d. Explain the importance of follow-ups visits
c. Assess the eye for signs or symptoms of complications
Rationale: The nurse's priority must be assessment of complications, which include
increased intraocular pressure, endophthalmitis, development of another retinal
detachment, or loss of turgor in the eye.
4. The 65 yr old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which
statement by the client indicates the client needs more discharge teaching?
a. "I should use magnification devices as much as possible".
b. "I will look at my Amsler grid at least twice a week".
c. "I need to use low-watt light bulbs in my house".
d. I am going to contact a low-vision center to evaluate my home".
NUR 170: M3 EYE DISORDERS NCLEX PRACTICEEXAM
AND RATIONALE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE 2026
QUESTIONS EXAM LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
The client is diagnosed with glaucoma. Which symptom should the nurse
expect the client to report?
a. Loss of peripheral vision
b. Floating spots in the vision
c. A yellow haze around everything
d. A curtain coming across vision
a. Loss of peripheral vision
Rationale: In glaucoma, the client is often unaware he or she has the disease until
the client experiences blurred vision, halos around lights, difficulty focusing, or loss
of peripheral vision. Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief".
2. The client is scheduled for right-eye cataract removal surgery in 5 days.
Which prep instruction should be discussed with the client?
a. Administer dilating drops to both eyes for 72 hours prior to surgery.
b. Prior to surgery do not lift or push any objects heavier than 15 pounds.
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c. Make arrangements for being in the hospital for at least 3 days.
d. Avoid taking any type of medication which may cause bleeding, such as
aspirin.
d. Avoid taking any type of medication which may cause bleeding, such as aspirin.
Rationale: To reduce retrobulbar hemorrhage, any anticoagulant therapy is withheld,
including aspirin, NSAIDs, and warfarin (Coumadin).
3. The client is post op retinal detachment surgery, and gas tamponade was
used to flatten the retina. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Teach the signs of increased intraocular pressure.
b. Position the client as prescribed by the surgeon.
c. Assess the eye for signs or symptoms of complications
d. Explain the importance of follow-ups visits
c. Assess the eye for signs or symptoms of complications
Rationale: The nurse's priority must be assessment of complications, which include
increased intraocular pressure, endophthalmitis, development of another retinal
detachment, or loss of turgor in the eye.
4. The 65 yr old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which
statement by the client indicates the client needs more discharge teaching?
a. "I should use magnification devices as much as possible".
b. "I will look at my Amsler grid at least twice a week".
c. "I need to use low-watt light bulbs in my house".
d. I am going to contact a low-vision center to evaluate my home".
