Which of the following interventions is essential when instilling Cortisporin suspension, 2 gtt right ear? A. Verifying the proper client and route. B. Warming the solution to prevent dizziness. C. Holding an emesis basin under the client’s ear. D. Positioning the client in the Semi-fowler’s position. Correct… Read More »
Ben is diagnosed with a retinal detachment at the inner aspect of the right eye. Into which position would the nurse place the client? A. Fowler’s position B. Supine with a small pillow C. Right-side lying D. Left-side lying Correct Answer: D. Left-side lying When retinal detachment… Read More »
When teaching the client about Meniere’s disease, which of the following instructions would a nurse give about vertigo? A. Report dizziness at once. B. Drive in daylight hours only. C. Get up slowly, turning the entire body. D. Change your position using the log roll method. Correct… Read More »
For a client complaining of periocular aching after a surgical repair of a detached retina, which medication would be the most appropriate analgesic? A. Acetaminophen B. Codeine C. Meperidine D. Morphine Correct Answer: A. Acetaminophen Because the discomfort is typically mild after surgery to repair a detached retina, a… Read More »
The part of the ear that contains the receptors for hearing is the: A. Utricle B. Cochlea C. Middle ear D. Tympanic cavity Correct Answer: B. Cochlea. The dendrites of the cochlear nerve terminate on the hair cells of the organ of Corti in the cochlea. The… Read More »
A teenage client is diagnosed with “strep throat.” Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect of the client? A. A fiery red pharyngeal membrane and fever. B. Pain over the sinus area and purulent nasal secretions. C. Foul-smelling breath and noisy respirations. D. Weak cough and high-pitched noise on respirations. … Read More »
Tonometry is performed on the client with a suspected diagnosis of glaucoma. The nurse analyzes the test results as documented in the client’s chart and understands that normal intraocular pressure is: A. 2-7 mmHg B. 10-21 mmHg C. 22-30 mmHg D. 31-35 mmHg Correct Answer: B. 10-21… Read More »
When assessing a client for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the nurse understands the most common symptom is: A. Headache B. Early awakening C. Impaired reasoning D. Excessive daytime sleepiness Correct Answer: D. Excessive daytime sleepiness Excessive daytime sleepiness is the most common complaint of people with OSA. Persons with… Read More »
The ear bones that transmit vibrations to the oval window of the cochlea are found in the: A. Inner ear B. Outer ear C. Middle ear D. Eustachian tube Correct Answer: C. Middle ear. The bones in the middle ear transmit and amplify air pressure waves from… Read More »
During the nursing history, which assessment data would the nurse expect the client scheduled for surgical correction of chronic open-angle glaucoma to report? A. Seeing flashes of lights and floaters. B. Recent motor vehicle crash while changing lanes. C. Complaints of headaches, nausea, and redness of the eyes. D. Increasingly frequent… Read More »