NUR 108 Exam 2 Questions And Answers Rated A+
Accommodation ANS •the ability of the eye to adjust to variations in distance
Conjunctiva ANS •thin transparent membrane that covers the anterior surface of the eye and lines the inner
surfaces of the eyelids
Corneal Reflex ANS •blinking due to irritation
Hyperopia ANS •farsightedness
Nystagmus ANS •involuntary rapid eye movement
Presbyopia ANS •impaired near vision resulting from a loss of elasticity of the lens related to aging
Ptosis ANS •drooping of the eyelid
Sclera ANS •white outer layer of he eyeball
Cataracts ANS •clouding of the lens
*Manifestations*
•↓ in visual acuity (affects near and far vision)
•glare
•difficulty adjusting between light and dark environments
•↓ color discrimination (blue & purple)
•cloudy gray/white pupil
*Causes*
•UV exposure
•trauma
•DM
•prolonged use of corticosteroids
, •recurrent inflammation
*Interventions*
•surgical removal & replacement of lens
•eye shield
•antibiotic eye drops
•limit lifting and bending
•don't sleep on operative side
•don't rub eyes
•wear sunglasses
•↓ driving at night
•maximize lighting
Glaucoma ANS •↑ intraocular pressure causing gradual loss of sight
•vision loss is permanent
*Open-Angle*
•no symptoms until tunnel vision develops
•most common
*Angle-Closure*
•sudden severe pain
•↓ vision
•N/V
*Congenital*
•noticed w/in months after birth
*Secondary*
•steroid use
•chronic disease
*Interventions*
•surgical management
•laser
•filering microsurgery
•shunt placement
Accommodation ANS •the ability of the eye to adjust to variations in distance
Conjunctiva ANS •thin transparent membrane that covers the anterior surface of the eye and lines the inner
surfaces of the eyelids
Corneal Reflex ANS •blinking due to irritation
Hyperopia ANS •farsightedness
Nystagmus ANS •involuntary rapid eye movement
Presbyopia ANS •impaired near vision resulting from a loss of elasticity of the lens related to aging
Ptosis ANS •drooping of the eyelid
Sclera ANS •white outer layer of he eyeball
Cataracts ANS •clouding of the lens
*Manifestations*
•↓ in visual acuity (affects near and far vision)
•glare
•difficulty adjusting between light and dark environments
•↓ color discrimination (blue & purple)
•cloudy gray/white pupil
*Causes*
•UV exposure
•trauma
•DM
•prolonged use of corticosteroids
, •recurrent inflammation
*Interventions*
•surgical removal & replacement of lens
•eye shield
•antibiotic eye drops
•limit lifting and bending
•don't sleep on operative side
•don't rub eyes
•wear sunglasses
•↓ driving at night
•maximize lighting
Glaucoma ANS •↑ intraocular pressure causing gradual loss of sight
•vision loss is permanent
*Open-Angle*
•no symptoms until tunnel vision develops
•most common
*Angle-Closure*
•sudden severe pain
•↓ vision
•N/V
*Congenital*
•noticed w/in months after birth
*Secondary*
•steroid use
•chronic disease
*Interventions*
•surgical management
•laser
•filering microsurgery
•shunt placement
