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How should one remove a hard contact lens according to the text?
How should one remove a hard contact lens according to the text?
- Pull the lower eyelid up above the edge of the lens
- Press slightly onto the lower lid to slide out the lens (correct)
- Push the lens directly onto the cornea
- Twist the wand to help release the contact lens
What should be done if one is unable to remove a soft contact lens using the index finger and thumb technique?
What should be done if one is unable to remove a soft contact lens using the index finger and thumb technique?
- Open the eye with your middle finger and thumb
- Get a contact lens suction cup to remove the lens (correct)
- Slide the lens up toward the upper lid
- Place a drop of wetting solution in the eye
What is the purpose of placing each contact lens into separate containers with sterile water after removal?
What is the purpose of placing each contact lens into separate containers with sterile water after removal?
- To moisten the lenses
- To label which eye the lens was removed from (correct)
- To reuse the lenses
- To clean the lenses
Why is it important to know your patients when inserting or removing contact lenses?
Why is it important to know your patients when inserting or removing contact lenses?
What should you do when using a soft contact lens tool to insert or remove contact lenses?
What should you do when using a soft contact lens tool to insert or remove contact lenses?
What action is recommended to remove a soft contact lens according to the text?
What action is recommended to remove a soft contact lens according to the text?
What is the recommended liquid to use when performing ear irrigation?
What is the recommended liquid to use when performing ear irrigation?
Why is it important to be careful but thorough when irrigating the eye?
Why is it important to be careful but thorough when irrigating the eye?
What should a patient do if they have a foreign substance in their eye and an emergency eyewash station is available?
What should a patient do if they have a foreign substance in their eye and an emergency eyewash station is available?
What should be done if a patient splashed a chemical into their eye before arriving at the ER or clinic?
What should be done if a patient splashed a chemical into their eye before arriving at the ER or clinic?
What may some examples of foreign bodies in the eye include?
What may some examples of foreign bodies in the eye include?
Why are most areas on base that deal with fuels or chemicals equipped with an emergency eyewash station?
Why are most areas on base that deal with fuels or chemicals equipped with an emergency eyewash station?
What is the final stage of healing referred to as?
What is the final stage of healing referred to as?
Which healing process is also known as primary union?
Which healing process is also known as primary union?
When would a wound be left open to heal from deep layers to the epidermis?
When would a wound be left open to heal from deep layers to the epidermis?
What is the process of collagen breakdown and synthesis by macrophages called?
What is the process of collagen breakdown and synthesis by macrophages called?
Which healing process may involve delayed wound closure due to repeated debridement?
Which healing process may involve delayed wound closure due to repeated debridement?
What occurs when the initial closure of a wound breaks open and requires resuturing?
What occurs when the initial closure of a wound breaks open and requires resuturing?
What is the purpose of utilizing a woods lamp during fluorescein eye stain?
What is the purpose of utilizing a woods lamp during fluorescein eye stain?
Why should ear irrigations not be performed if there is a chance the tympanic membrane is perforated?
Why should ear irrigations not be performed if there is a chance the tympanic membrane is perforated?
What should be done after applying antibiotic ointment during fluorescein eye stain, as directed by the provider?
What should be done after applying antibiotic ointment during fluorescein eye stain, as directed by the provider?
What is a common symptom to look for prior to ear irrigation according to the text?
What is a common symptom to look for prior to ear irrigation according to the text?
Why is it important not to allow patients to wear contacts overnight?
Why is it important not to allow patients to wear contacts overnight?
What should be done after applying sterile saline to the fluorescein strip during fluorescein eye stain?
What should be done after applying sterile saline to the fluorescein strip during fluorescein eye stain?
What is the purpose of placing a chux pad and/or towel on the bed during eye irrigation?
What is the purpose of placing a chux pad and/or towel on the bed during eye irrigation?
Why is it important to have the patient look down during eye irrigation?
Why is it important to have the patient look down during eye irrigation?
Before irrigating the patient's eye, why is it necessary to stroke from the inner canthus to the outer edge of the affected eye?
Before irrigating the patient's eye, why is it necessary to stroke from the inner canthus to the outer edge of the affected eye?
What should be the temperature of the fluid used for eye irrigation?
What should be the temperature of the fluid used for eye irrigation?
How should the provider position the exam light during eye irrigation?
How should the provider position the exam light during eye irrigation?
Why does the provider ask the patient to tilt their head in the direction of the affected eye during eye irrigation?
Why does the provider ask the patient to tilt their head in the direction of the affected eye during eye irrigation?
