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What is a critical aspect of nursing management for patients with low vision?
What is a critical aspect of nursing management for patients with low vision?
- Administering medications for glaucoma
- Performing eye surgeries
- Providing physical therapy for blindness
- Promoting coping efforts (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of open-angle glaucoma?
Which of the following is a characteristic of open-angle glaucoma?
- Rapid onset of elevated intraocular pressure
- Decreased accommodation (correct)
- Loss of central vision
- Fixed pupil
What is the main cause of blindness associated with glaucoma?
What is the main cause of blindness associated with glaucoma?
- Familial tendency
- Decreased accommodation
- Optic nerve atrophy
- Increased intraocular pressure (correct)
Which type of glaucoma presents with symptoms like hard, painful, sightless eyes and fixed pupils?
Which type of glaucoma presents with symptoms like hard, painful, sightless eyes and fixed pupils?
What is the clinical definition of blindness in terms of visual acuity?
What is the clinical definition of blindness in terms of visual acuity?
What is the major issue in acute angle-closure glaucoma that leads to the symptoms observed?
What is the major issue in acute angle-closure glaucoma that leads to the symptoms observed?
What is the initial step recommended for a chemical burn in the eye?
What is the initial step recommended for a chemical burn in the eye?
How does wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) differ from dry AMD?
How does wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) differ from dry AMD?
Which action is NOT recommended for preventing otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?
Which action is NOT recommended for preventing otitis externa (swimmer's ear)?
What is a key feature of Meniere's disease?
What is a key feature of Meniere's disease?
Why should patients with macular degeneration use an Amsler grid?
Why should patients with macular degeneration use an Amsler grid?
Which type of visual impairment is associated with Presbycusis?
Which type of visual impairment is associated with Presbycusis?
How does dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) typically manifest?
How does dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) typically manifest?
What should be avoided to prevent Meniere's disease?
What should be avoided to prevent Meniere's disease?
What is the primary nursing management for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
What is the primary nursing management for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
What is crucial in assessing a patient with conjunctivitis?
What is crucial in assessing a patient with conjunctivitis?
What is the primary goal of treatment for glaucoma?
What is the primary goal of treatment for glaucoma?
Which medication can constrict the pupil by pulling the iris away from the drainage channels?
Which medication can constrict the pupil by pulling the iris away from the drainage channels?
What is the purpose of using a metal or plastic shield post-operatively after trabeculectomy?
What is the purpose of using a metal or plastic shield post-operatively after trabeculectomy?
What is the biggest risk factor for developing cataracts?
What is the biggest risk factor for developing cataracts?
Which post-operative instruction is specific to cataract surgery?
Which post-operative instruction is specific to cataract surgery?
What is the function of topical beta blockers like timolol in glaucoma treatment?
What is the function of topical beta blockers like timolol in glaucoma treatment?
Which surgical procedure creates an opening at the limbus under a partial-thickness scleral flap?
Which surgical procedure creates an opening at the limbus under a partial-thickness scleral flap?
What is the main symptom that indicates a patient may need cataract surgery?
What is the main symptom that indicates a patient may need cataract surgery?
Which medication should not be given if dilation of pupils is not desired?
Which medication should not be given if dilation of pupils is not desired?
What is a common side effect of Pilocarpine usage?
What is a common side effect of Pilocarpine usage?
What is the primary focus of nursing priorities when managing patients with low vision?
What is the primary focus of nursing priorities when managing patients with low vision?
Which condition is characterized by a group of ocular conditions with elevated intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve and nerve fiber layer?
Which condition is characterized by a group of ocular conditions with elevated intraocular pressure that damages the optic nerve and nerve fiber layer?
Which type of glaucoma is associated with a malfunction in the drainage system causing loss of peripheral vision, elevated intraocular pressure, and decreased accommodation?
Which type of glaucoma is associated with a malfunction in the drainage system causing loss of peripheral vision, elevated intraocular pressure, and decreased accommodation?
Which symptom is typically observed in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma, indicating it as an ocular emergency?
Which symptom is typically observed in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma, indicating it as an ocular emergency?
What is the best practice for individuals with a familial tendency for glaucoma to monitor their eye health?
What is the best practice for individuals with a familial tendency for glaucoma to monitor their eye health?
What is the clinical definition of blindness in terms of visual acuity typically associated with glaucoma?
What is the clinical definition of blindness in terms of visual acuity typically associated with glaucoma?
What should be done immediately for a patient with a chemical burn in the eye?
What should be done immediately for a patient with a chemical burn in the eye?
Which type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) results in an abrupt onset that distorts vision with straight lines appearing crooked?
Which type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) results in an abrupt onset that distorts vision with straight lines appearing crooked?
What is the primary cause of central vision loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
What is the primary cause of central vision loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Which symptom is indicative of Meniere's disease in addition to vertigo?
Which symptom is indicative of Meniere's disease in addition to vertigo?
What is the recommended method for monitoring age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression?
What is the recommended method for monitoring age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression?
In patients with otitis externa (swimmer's ear), what is typically visible on otoscopic examination?
In patients with otitis externa (swimmer's ear), what is typically visible on otoscopic examination?
Which action is crucial to prevent infection in patients at risk of developing otitis externa?
Which action is crucial to prevent infection in patients at risk of developing otitis externa?
What should patients with macular degeneration do if they notice changes in their vision using the Amsler grid?
What should patients with macular degeneration do if they notice changes in their vision using the Amsler grid?
What is a characteristic symptom of deafness caused by presbycusis?
What is a characteristic symptom of deafness caused by presbycusis?
What is a common manifestation of macular degeneration when drusen occur within the macula area?
What is a common manifestation of macular degeneration when drusen occur within the macula area?
What is the primary cause of reduced vision and preventable blindness mentioned in the text?
What is the primary cause of reduced vision and preventable blindness mentioned in the text?
Which medication is NOT recommended if the dilation of pupils is not desired according to the text?
Which medication is NOT recommended if the dilation of pupils is not desired according to the text?
What is the main treatment goal for glaucoma highlighted in the text?
What is the main treatment goal for glaucoma highlighted in the text?
What is the characteristic symptom associated with angle-closure glaucoma as per the text?
What is the characteristic symptom associated with angle-closure glaucoma as per the text?
Which surgical procedure involves creating an opening at the limbus under a partial-thickness scleral flap as discussed in the text?
Which surgical procedure involves creating an opening at the limbus under a partial-thickness scleral flap as discussed in the text?
What is the biggest risk factor for developing cataracts according to the information provided?
What is the biggest risk factor for developing cataracts according to the information provided?
Which medication slows down the production of aqueous humor and is highlighted in the treatment options?
Which medication slows down the production of aqueous humor and is highlighted in the treatment options?
What is the general recommendation for post-operative care after cataract surgery as outlined in the text?
What is the general recommendation for post-operative care after cataract surgery as outlined in the text?
