Deck 43: Eye Disorders

Question 1

Which vision impairment is associated with elongation of the eyeball?
1) Myopia
2) Hyperopia
3) Presbyopia
4) Astigmatism

Answer 1

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Question 2

While assessing the eye of a client, the nurse finds that the skin around the eye is flaking, and the client has greasy eyelids that appear scaly. What does the nurse interpret from these findings?
1) The client has a stye.
2) The client has chalazion.
3) The client has blepharitis.
4) The client has conjunctivitis.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Which eye infection spreads easily through contact?
1) Scleritis
2) Chalazion
3) Blepharitis
4) Conjunctivitis

Answer 3

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Question 4

On reviewing a client's prescription, the nurse finds that the client is prescribed concave lenses for the treatment of impaired vision. Which condition does the nurse find in the client?
1) Myopia
2) Hyperopia
3) Amblyopia
4) Astigmatism

Question 5

While assessing the eyes of a client, the nurse finds that the client has red, watery eyes with purulent exudates and obstruction in the nasolacrimal duct. What does the nurse interpret from these findings?
1) The client has uveitis.
2) The client has scleritis.
3) The client has keratitis.
4) The client has dacryocystitis.

Question 6

A client has painful, swollen eyelids and complains of severe pain on exposure to sunlight. The primary health care provider prescribes surgical excision for the client. Which eye infection is present in the client?
1) Stye
2) Chalazion
3) Blepharitis
4) Conjunctivitis

Question 7

While assessing a child with glaucoma, the nurse uses a tonometry instrument. What is the purpose of this instrument?
1) To assess the iris of the eye
2) To assess the sclera of the eye
3) To assess the cornea of the eye
4) To assess the intraocular pressure

Question 8

After assessment of a client, the nurse finds that the client has blurred vision and swelling of the optic disc. What does the nurse interpret from this finding?
1) The client has a cataract.
2) The client has conjunctivitis.
3) The client has papilledema.
4) The client has retinal detachment.

Question 9

Which part of the eye is corrected using photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), also known as surface ablation?
1) Iris
2) Pupil
3) Cornea
4) Retina

Question 10

A client with rheumatoid arthritis has purplish-red eye and complains of severe eye pain, which radiates to the eyebrow and jaw. Which treatment strategy will be beneficial for the client?
1) Acyclovir
2) Antihistamines
3) Corticosteroids
4) Surgical excision

Question 11

Which eye disorder is associated with irregular clumping of proteinaceous substances within the lens?
1) Cataract
2) Glaucoma
3) Papilledema
4) Diabetic retinopathy

Question 12

A client complains of severe headache, vomiting, and double vision. After assessing the client, the nurse determines that the client has swelling of the optic nerve. What does the nurse interpret from these findings?
1) The client has cataracts.
2) The client has papilledema.
3) The client has diabetic retinopathy.
4) The client has acute angle closure glaucoma.

Question 13

Which finding is associated with ectropion?
1) Bulging of the eye out of the orbit
2) Recession of the eyeball within the orbit
3) Damage to epithelial surface of the cornea
4) Turning of the eyelid outward, revealing conjunctiva

Question 14

A client tells the nurse, "I am unable to tolerate light and have a gritty sensation in the eye." The primary health care provider prescribes a fluorescent dye test for the client. Which condition does the nurse anticipate in the client?
1) Glaucoma
2) Presbyopia
3) Exophthalmos
4) Corneal abrasion

Question 15

A client complains of dry and irritated eyes. After examination, the nurse finds that the client has exophthalmos. What is the most common cause of this condition?
1) Hyperthyroidism
2) Horner's syndrome
3) Rheumatoid arthritis
4) Genetic disorder

Question 16

The nurse is using an Amsler grid to assess the vision of a client. The client tells the nurse, "I am noticing black spots while looking through the grid." What does the nurse interpret from this finding?
1) The client has cataracts.
2) The client has retinoblastoma.
3) The client has diabetic retinopathy.
4) The client has age-related macular degeneration.

Question 17

A 45-year-old client has impaired vision and has just started using reading glasses. Which vision impairment is present in the client?
1) Myopia
2) Presbyopia
3) Hyperopia
4) Amblyopia

Question 18

A client with strabismus has apparent red eyes and white spots in the pupil. After examination, the nurse finds that the client exhibits an absence of red reflex in both eyes. Which treatment strategy does the nurse expect will be beneficial for the client?
1) Enucleation surgery
2) Antihistamine eye drops
3) Pyridoxine supplements
4) Laser photocoagulation

Question 19

Which visual impairment is associated with strabismus?
1) Hyperopia
2) Presbyopia
3) Amblyopia
4) Astigmatism

Question 20

Which is the autoimmune disorder that manifests as dry eye?
1) Chalazion
2) Keratoconjunctivitissicca
3) Blepharitis
4) Dacryocystitis

Question 21

Which finding indicates that the client has acute angle closure glaucoma?
1) Cup-to-disc ratio of 0.1
2) Cup-to-disc ratio of 0.2
3) Cup-to-disc ratio of 0.5
4) Cup-to-disc ratio of 1.0

Question 22

The nurse is teaching a client with age-related macular degeneration about the necessary measures to improve his/her condition. Which statement made by the client indicates effective learning?
1) "I should take a low-fat diet."
2) "I should limit smoking to twice a day."
3) "I should take folic acid supplements."
4) "I should wear wraparound sunglasses."
5) "I should apply a cold compress to my eyes."

Question 23

Which eye disorders are associated with autoimmune disorders?
1) Uveitis
2) Scleritis
3) Entropion
4) Exophthalmos
5) Keratoconjunctivitissicca

Question 24

On reviewing the laboratory reports of a client with an eye infection, the nurse finds that the client has Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Which parts of the eye are inflamed?
1) Iris
2) Eyelids
3) Cornea
4) Eyebrow
5) Conjunctiva