ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 53 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that the patient has 20/40 vision. This means that the patient can see at 20 feet what the normal eye can see at which distance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Snellen Eye Chart tests visual acuity. A vision evaluation of 20/40 means that the patient can see at 20 feet what the person with normal vision can see at 40 feet.
Question 2 of 5
The patient tells the nurse that he is legally blind. In which way will this information impact the plan of care for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Legal blindness' refers to individuals with a maximum visual acuity of 20/200 with corrective eyewear and/or visual field sight capacity reduced by 20 degrees. Categories have been established to help determine the exact extent of the vision loss and what assistive measures are appropriate for the individual. The nurse will need more information as to the exact extent of the vision loss for this patient.
Question 3 of 5
One of the housekeepers splashes a chemical in the eyes. Which action should be the first priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns are medically treated with a prolonged, 15- to 20-minute or longer normal saline flush immediately after burn exposure.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of hearing loss does a tympanoplasty correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tympanoplasty can correct a conductive hearing loss.
Question 5 of 5
The 62-year-old patient reports a feeling of 'grittiness' in the eye and is having blurred vision. The eyes are reddened and have stringy mucus. Which disorder do these symptoms indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Sjögren syndrome of 'dry eye' is associated with advancing age. There is insufficient production of tears. Excessive use of antihistamines, antidepressants, and decongestants may cause this syndrome to appear.