Corneal Disorders: Keratitis and Cataract
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What is a common manifestation of keratitis?

  • Swelling of the eyelids
  • Itchy eyes
  • Excessive tearing
  • Sensitivity to light (correct)

Which type of infection is NOT a cause of keratitis?

  • Viral
  • Fungal
  • Bacterial
  • Parasitic (correct)

What is a common assessment finding in patients with cataracts?

  • Pupil with milky-white appearance (correct)
  • Clear vision in bright lights
  • Increased night vision
  • Normal color perception

Which medication is NOT typically used as part of the treatment for keratitis?

<p>Anti-inflammatory steroids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What preoperative nursing care measure is NOT recommended for patients undergoing cataract surgery?

<p>Increasing NSAIDs intake (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cataract surgery involves separating the lens and the cataract from the eye?

<p>Extracapsular extraction (ECCE) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common postoperative nursing care intervention for a patient after cataract surgery to prevent increased intraocular pressure (IOP)?

<p>Avoid coughing and sneezing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is indicative of a detached retina?

<p>Visual field loss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key nursing intervention post-photocoagulation surgery for a detached retina?

<p>Using eye shield at night (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In macular degeneration, which part of vision is primarily affected?

<p>Central vision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing feature between dry and wet forms of age-related macular degeneration?

<p>Presence of abnormal blood vessels in wet form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most appropriate treatment for farsightedness with aging?

<p>Convex Lens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is commonly used for eye infections?

<p>Penicillin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of antiviral medications like Acyclovir and Ganciclovir?

<p>Retinal toxicity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lens is used to correct nearsightedness (myopia)?

<p>Concave Lens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred route of administration for posterior segment treatments in the eye?

<p>Oral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines vision impairment according to the given text?

<p>Visual acuity of 20/40 or worse in the better-seeing eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of glaucoma as described in the text?

<p>Sudden severe eye pain and vomiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which diagnostic test is used to measure intraocular pressure in glaucoma?

<p>Tonometry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common medical management approach for chronic open-angle glaucoma?

<p>Miotic eyedrops like Pilocarpine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What surgical procedure involves creating an artificial opening to manage glaucoma?

<p>Trabeculectomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended postoperative care after glaucoma surgery?

<p>Administer medications and provide a quiet, dark environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct initial step for removing a loose foreign body from the conjunctiva of the eye?

<p>Evert the lower lid gently and remove the particle using a sterile cotton applicator dipped in NS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between blindness and low vision?

<p>Blindness involves no light perception, while low vision requires the use of devices and strategies for visual tasks. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of history taking when assessing visual impairment?

<p>To determine the cause and duration of the visual impairment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered during nursing interventions for legally blind individuals?

<p>Using clock placement for all objects in the environment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should a nurse approach a person who is blind or has low vision?

<p>Identify yourself before you make physical contact. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does legal blindness refer to?

<p>An inability to perceive any light. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do when approaching a legally blind individual?

<p>Use clock placement for food and objects in the environment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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