ATI LPN
Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition
Chapter 23 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient about routine glaucoma testing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glaucoma is caused by an increase in intraocular pressure, which would be measured using the
Tono-pen. The other techniques are used in testing for other eye disorders.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment information obtained by the nurse when performing an eye examination for an older-adult patient indicates that more extensive examination of the eyes is needed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Photophobia is not a normally occurring change with aging and would require further assessment. The other assessment data are common age-related differences and would not be unusual in an older-adult patient.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an eye examination on a patient and is assessing for accommodation. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accommodation is defined as the ability of the lens to adjust to various distances. The other nursing actions also may be part of the eye examination, but they do not test for accommodation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is delivering a health-promotion session at the eye clinic and advises all patients to wear sunglasses that protect the eyes from ultraviolet light. Which of the following conditions is associated with ultraviolet sunlight exposure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultraviolet light exposure is associated with the accelerated development of cataracts. Glaucoma is caused by increased intraocular pressure, anisocoria refers to unequal pupil sizes, and exophthalmos is associated with conditions like hyperthyroidism, not ultraviolet exposure.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a student who is preparing to perform an ear examination of an adult patient. Which of the following actions by the student should cause the nurse to intervene in the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The auricle should be pulled up and back when assessing an adult. The other actions are appropriate when performing an ear examination.