16 Questions
What is the primary goal of heat, massage, and electric stimulation in patients with Bell's Palsy?
Maintaining muscle tone and circulation
Which medication is likely to be prescribed for a patient with Bell's Palsy?
Prednisone
What is the primary concern for nurses when positioning a patient with Bell's Palsy?
Protecting the affected eye
What is the primary goal of teaching patients with Bell's Palsy to use artificial tears?
Preventing corneal irritation
What is the primary focus of emotional support for patients with Bell's Palsy?
Promoting self-esteem
What is the primary restriction on activity for patients with Bell's Palsy?
Restricting facial movements
Which medication is commonly used to relieve and prevent acute attacks of Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
What is the primary goal of pain management in Trigeminal Neuralgia?
To reduce pain to a tolerable level
What is the recommended post-operative positioning for a patient who has undergone cataract removal?
Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees
What is an essential component of nursing care for a patient with glaucoma?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of health teaching for a patient with retinal detachment?
All of the above
What is the purpose of laser photocoagulation and cryopexy techniques in the treatment of retinal detachment?
To seal retinal breaks
What is the primary goal of nursing care for a patient with Trigeminal Neuralgia?
To teach factors to limit triggering an attack
What is the purpose of activity restrictions in the post-operative care of a patient who has undergone cataract removal?
To reduce stress on the sutures
What is the primary goal of emotional support in the nursing care of a patient with glaucoma?
To reduce anxiety
What is the purpose of scleral buckling in the treatment of retinal detachment?
To indent the globe and move the pigment epithelium toward the detached retina
Test your knowledge about Trigeminal Neuralgia, a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve characterized by intense knifelike pain. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and assessment of this condition.
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