ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 8 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which type of medication would be used to dilate the pupils before an eye examination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adrenergic agents like phenylephrine dilate the pupils for eye examinations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse at an outpatient surgery center is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client's partner following surgical removal of a cataract. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dark glasses protect the eye from bright light post-cataract surgery.
Question 3 of 5
After keratoplasty, you observe that the patient's cornea is cloudy. What should you do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cloudiness post-keratoplasty may indicate graft rejection, requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client with bacterial conjunctivitis of the right eye, and a prescription for an antibiotic ophthalmic ointment. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying ointment in a thin line into the conjunctival sac ensures effective medication delivery.
Question 5 of 5
When patients have their IOP measured, it determines the eye's what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IOP reflects the balance of aqueous humor production and drainage in the eye.