Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (New 2023/
2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam |
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The clinic
... [Show More] nurse notes that the following several eye examinations. the physician has documented
a diagnosis of legal blindness in the client's chart. The nurse reviews the results of the Snellen's
chart test expecting to note which of the following?
A. 20/20 vision
B. 20/40 vision
C. 20/60 vision
D. 20/200 vision
Answer:
D. 20/200 vision
QUESTION
Tonometry is performed on the client with a suspected diagnosis of glaucoma. The nurse
analyzes the test results as documented in the client's chart and understands that normal
intraocular pressure is:
A. 2-7 mmHg
B. 10-21 mmHg
C. 22-30 mmHg
D. 31-35 mmHg
Answer:
B. 10-21 mmHg
QUESTION
The nurse is performing an assessment in a client with a suspected diagnosis of cataract. The
chief clinical manifestation that the nurse would expect to note in the early stages of cataract
formation is:
A. Eye pain
B. Floating spots
C. Blurred vision
D. Diplopia
Answer:
C. Blurred vision
D. Diplopia
QUESTION
The client with glaucoma asks the nurse is complete vision will return. The most appropriate
response is:
A. "Although some vision as been lost and cannot be restored. further loss may be prevented by
adhering to the treatment plan."
B. "Your vision will return as soon as the medications begin to work."
C. "Your vision will never return to normal."
D. "Your vision loss is temporary and will return in about 3-4 weeks."
Answer:
A. "Although some vision as been lost and cannot be restored. further loss may be prevented by
adhering to the treatment plan."
QUESTION
The nurse is creating a teaching plan on Meniere's disease. The nurse will include the following
important information:
a. A labyrinthectomy is the preferred treatment for relieving symptoms and restoring hearing.
b. During an acute attack, the client's room should be brightly lit and the side rails must be raised
to provide safety.
c. Turning the head rapidly will provide comfort when the client is suffering from acute attacks
and vertigo.
d. This disease is managed well by giving diuretics to
Answer:
d. This disease is managed well by giving diuretics to the client and maintaining the client in a
low-sodium diet.
QUESTION
The client fell off a cliff and sustained head trauma. Fortunately, the client has no spinal cord
injury. The following nursing interventions are correct measures EXCEPT:
a. Place the client in supine position.
b. Keep the head in neutral position.
c. Avoid neck and hip flexion.
d. All are correct nursing interventions.
Answer:
d. All are correct nursing interventions.
QUESTION
The client with a detached retina asked the nurse what may have contributed to its development.
Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse understands the predisposing factors of
retinal detachment?
a. Hypertension
b. Cranial tumors
c. Sinusitis
d. Near-sightedness
Answer:
d. Near-sightedness
QUESTION
The nurse should assess an older adult with macular degeneration for:
A. Loss of central vision.
B. Loss of peripheral vision. [Show Less]