MARYVILLE NURS 620 ADULT 1
EXAM 1 2026 FINAL PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Chalazion. Answer: Bacterial infection presenting in form of painless
swelling on the eyelid
Frequently associated with blepharitis
◉ Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Redness
• Purulent or mucopurulent discharge
• Unilateral at onset
• Eyelids glued shut in morning
• Edematous
◉ Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: •
Trimethoprim/Polymyxin Unilateral at onset
• Tobramycin 0.3% Edematous
• Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
10% Sulfacetamide/0.2% prednisolone for staph
◉ Blepharitis: Non-ulcerative form associated with seborrhea. Answer:
§ Tends to affect people with psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema, allergies,
and lice infestations
,§ Contributing factors: exposure to chemical or environmental irritants,
use of eye makeup and contact lenses
◉ Blepharitis: Ulcerative Form. Answer: § Involves the lash follicle and
the Meibomian glands of the eyelid
§ May be pustules at the base of the hair follicles that may crust and
bleed
§ Lashes become thin and break easily
◉ Conjunctivitis: Common Causes. Answer: • Infectious agents:
bacterial, viral, or fungal
• Sexual transmission and ophthalmia neonatorum
• Herpes simplex virus (HSV) I
• Trachoma
• Toxicity (from an inciting agent of some sort)
• Allergy
◉ Conjunctivitis: Diagnostic Testing. Answer: § Check visual acuity first
§ Dilated pupil exam for proptosis, optic nerve dysfunction, decreased
visual acuity, diplopia, or anterior chamber inflammation
§ Fluorescein staining to rule out corneal involvement or keratitis
§ Blue penlight illumination to see corneal scratches, corneal dendrites,
or corneal ulceration
, ◉ Viral Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Watery
discharge
• Gritty sensation
• Little discomfort
• Unilateral at onset then usually bilateral within 48hrs
• Pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
◉ Viral Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: • Lubricant drops
• Cool compresses
• Antihistamines
◉ Allergic Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Bilateral
redness
• Watery, stringy discharge
• Itching
• Crusty in morning
• Allergy symptoms
◉ Allergic Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: • Cold compresses
• Lubricants
• Topical antihistamines/decongestants/NSAIDs/mast cell stabilizers
• Systemic antihistamines
EXAM 1 2026 FINAL PAPER SOLVED
QUESTIONS VERIFIED ANSWERS
100 PERCENT CORRECT
◉ Chalazion. Answer: Bacterial infection presenting in form of painless
swelling on the eyelid
Frequently associated with blepharitis
◉ Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Redness
• Purulent or mucopurulent discharge
• Unilateral at onset
• Eyelids glued shut in morning
• Edematous
◉ Bacterial Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: •
Trimethoprim/Polymyxin Unilateral at onset
• Tobramycin 0.3% Edematous
• Ciprofloxacin 0.3%
10% Sulfacetamide/0.2% prednisolone for staph
◉ Blepharitis: Non-ulcerative form associated with seborrhea. Answer:
§ Tends to affect people with psoriasis, seborrhea, eczema, allergies,
and lice infestations
,§ Contributing factors: exposure to chemical or environmental irritants,
use of eye makeup and contact lenses
◉ Blepharitis: Ulcerative Form. Answer: § Involves the lash follicle and
the Meibomian glands of the eyelid
§ May be pustules at the base of the hair follicles that may crust and
bleed
§ Lashes become thin and break easily
◉ Conjunctivitis: Common Causes. Answer: • Infectious agents:
bacterial, viral, or fungal
• Sexual transmission and ophthalmia neonatorum
• Herpes simplex virus (HSV) I
• Trachoma
• Toxicity (from an inciting agent of some sort)
• Allergy
◉ Conjunctivitis: Diagnostic Testing. Answer: § Check visual acuity first
§ Dilated pupil exam for proptosis, optic nerve dysfunction, decreased
visual acuity, diplopia, or anterior chamber inflammation
§ Fluorescein staining to rule out corneal involvement or keratitis
§ Blue penlight illumination to see corneal scratches, corneal dendrites,
or corneal ulceration
, ◉ Viral Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Watery
discharge
• Gritty sensation
• Little discomfort
• Unilateral at onset then usually bilateral within 48hrs
• Pre-auricular lymphadenopathy
◉ Viral Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: • Lubricant drops
• Cool compresses
• Antihistamines
◉ Allergic Conjunctivitis: Subjective/Objective. Answer: • Bilateral
redness
• Watery, stringy discharge
• Itching
• Crusty in morning
• Allergy symptoms
◉ Allergic Conjunctivitis: Treatment. Answer: • Cold compresses
• Lubricants
• Topical antihistamines/decongestants/NSAIDs/mast cell stabilizers
• Systemic antihistamines
