29 Questions
What is a common manifestation of keratitis?
Sensitivity to light
Which type of infection is NOT a cause of keratitis?
Parasitic
What is a common assessment finding in patients with cataracts?
Pupil with milky-white appearance
Which medication is NOT typically used as part of the treatment for keratitis?
Anti-inflammatory steroids
What preoperative nursing care measure is NOT recommended for patients undergoing cataract surgery?
Increasing NSAIDs intake
Which type of cataract surgery involves separating the lens and the cataract from the eye?
Extracapsular extraction (ECCE)
What is a common postoperative nursing care intervention for a patient after cataract surgery to prevent increased intraocular pressure (IOP)?
Avoid coughing and sneezing
Which symptom is indicative of a detached retina?
Visual field loss
What is a key nursing intervention post-photocoagulation surgery for a detached retina?
Using eye shield at night
In macular degeneration, which part of vision is primarily affected?
Central vision
What is a distinguishing feature between dry and wet forms of age-related macular degeneration?
Presence of abnormal blood vessels in wet form
What is the most appropriate treatment for farsightedness with aging?
Convex Lens
Which antibiotic is commonly used for eye infections?
Penicillin
What is a common side effect of antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Ganciclovir?
Retinal toxicity
Which type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness (myopia)?
Concave Lens
What is the preferred route of administration for posterior segment treatments in the eye?
Oral
What defines vision impairment according to the given text?
Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse in the better-seeing eye
What are common symptoms of glaucoma as described in the text?
Sudden severe eye pain and vomiting
Which diagnostic test is used to measure intraocular pressure in glaucoma?
Tonometry
What is a common medical management approach for chronic open-angle glaucoma?
Miotic eyedrops like Pilocarpine
What surgical procedure involves creating an artificial opening to manage glaucoma?
Trabeculectomy
What is the recommended postoperative care after glaucoma surgery?
Administer medications and provide a quiet, dark environment
What is the correct initial step for removing a loose foreign body from the conjunctiva of the eye?
Evert the lower lid gently and remove the particle using a sterile cotton applicator dipped in NS
What is the main difference between blindness and low vision?
Blindness involves no light perception, while low vision requires the use of devices and strategies for visual tasks.
What is the goal of history taking when assessing visual impairment?
To determine the cause and duration of the visual impairment.
What should be considered during nursing interventions for legally blind individuals?
Using clock placement for all objects in the environment.
How should a nurse approach a person who is blind or has low vision?
Identify yourself before you make physical contact.
What does legal blindness refer to?
An inability to perceive any light.
What should a nurse do when approaching a legally blind individual?
Use clock placement for food and objects in the environment.
Learn about keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea caused by infections, irritations, injuries, or allergies. Explore the causes, manifestations, and treatments for keratitis. Understand cataract, an opacity of the ocular lens.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
