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What are the signs and symptoms of a foreign object in the eye?
What are the signs and symptoms of a foreign object in the eye?
- Blurred vision, fever, inability to open eyes, coughing
- Itching sensation in the eyelids and eyes, coughing, sneezing, headache
- Pain or discomfort, itching sensation in the eyelids and eyes, fever, dizziness
- Pain or discomfort, redness, watering, blurred vision (correct)
What should be done as first aid for a foreign object in the eye?
What should be done as first aid for a foreign object in the eye?
- Rinse the eye with clean water at room temperature, starting from the nose and outward (correct)
- Blow air into the eye to remove the foreign object
- Rub the eye vigorously to dislodge the foreign object
- Apply an eye drop without examining the eye, then rub the eye gently
Why is it important to warn the patient not to rub their eyes when there is a foreign object present?
Why is it important to warn the patient not to rub their eyes when there is a foreign object present?
- Rubbing the eyes can push the foreign object further in or cause corneal abrasions (correct)
- Rubbing the eyes can prevent infection
- Rubbing the eyes can clear the vision
- Rubbing the eyes can help in dislodging the foreign object
What should be used to examine the eye when there is a foreign object present?
What should be used to examine the eye when there is a foreign object present?
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If the foreign body in the eye is not visible and the symptoms persist, where might the foreign body be located?
If the foreign body in the eye is not visible and the symptoms persist, where might the foreign body be located?
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