A patient experiences an increase in ear pain when the auricle is pulled up and back. The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing what health problem?
1. otitis externa
2. otitis media
3. otitis interna
4. mastoiditis
Question 2A patient diagnosed with exudative macular degeneration reads as primary recreation. What should the nurse suggest to this patient?
1. Obtain books on tape or CD.
2. Find another activity that does not require reading.
3. Spend more time with friends and family.
4. Listen to music instead of watching so much television.
Question 3A patient with COPD is being treated for glaucoma. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
1. an adrenergic agonist
2. a beta-blocker
3. a calcium channel blocker
4. an antibiotic
Question 4The nurse assesses a reduction in a patient's peripheral vision. Which additional measure would be a priority during the assessment of this patient?
1. intraocular pressure assessment
2. cranial nerve assessment
3. neck range of motion assessment
4. retinal assessment
Question 5A patient is hospitalized with blunt trauma to the left eye. To best minimize eye movement, what should the nurse do?
1. Patch or provide an eye shield for both eyes.
2. Place the patient in a side-lying position, with the eye up.
3. Keep the bed position flat.
4. Patch the unaffected eye.
Question 6An older patient with a mobility disorder is being discharged after having a cataract removed as an outpatient. For what should the nurse assess this patient?
1. the ability to administer eye drops postprocedure
2. the ability to read discharge instructions
3. the ability to drive
4. the ability to ambulate
Question 7A patient with an ectropion continues to experience eye dryness and corneal abrasions. This patient might benefit from what intervention?
1. corrective surgery
2. corrective lenses
3. UV protective sunglasses
4. contact lenses
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