Which of the following instruments is used to record intraocular pressure? A. Goniometer B. Ophthalmoscope C. Slit lamp D. Tonometer Correct Answer: D. Tonometer A tonometer is a device used in glaucoma screening to record intraocular pressure. Instruments measuring intraocular pressure assume the eye is a closed… Read More »
The patient’s chart notes the administration of dantrolene (Dantrium) immediately postoperatively. The nurse suspects that the patient experienced: A. Delirium tremens B. Malignant hyperthermia C. A tonic-clonic seizure D. Respiratory arrest Correct Answer: B. Malignant hyperthermia Dantrolene is a direct-acting musculoskeletal muscle relaxant and is the drug… Read More »
The clinic nurse notes that following several eye examinations, the physician has documented a diagnosis of legal blindness in the client’s chart. The nurse reviews the results of the Snellen’s chart test expecting to note which of the following? A. 20/20 vision B. 20/40 vision C. 20/60 vision D. 20/200 vision… Read More »
The nurse recognizes that a client is experiencing insomnia when the client reports. Select all that apply. A. Extended time to fall asleep. B. Falling asleep at inappropriate times. C. Difficulty staying asleep. D. Feeling tired after a night’s sleep. E. Nocturia Correct Answer: A, C, and D. Insomnia… Read More »
After the nurse instills atropine drops into both eyes for a client undergoing ophthalmic examination, which of the following instructions would be given to the client? A. “Be careful because the blink reflex is paralyzed.” B. “Avoid wearing your regular glasses when driving.” C. “Be aware that the pupils may be unusually… Read More »
Which of the following is an important nursing action for the administration of a benzodiazepine as a sedative-hypnotic agent? A. Use IM dosage forms for longer duration. B. Administer safely with other CNS depressants for insomnia. C. Monitor geriatric patients for the common occurrence of paradoxical reactions. D. Evaluate for physical… Read More »
Which of the following procedures or assessments must the nurse perform when preparing a client for eye surgery? A. Clipping the client’s eyelashes. B. Verifying the affected eye has been patched 24 hours before surgery. C. Verifying the client has been NPO since midnight, or at least 8 hours before surgery. … Read More »
Pediatric and geriatric patients often react with more sensitivity to CNS depressants. This type of sensitivity manifests itself in the development of which type of reaction? A. Idiopathic B. Teratogenic C. Paradoxical D. Psychogenic Correct Answer: C. Paradoxical Benzodiazepines frequently are administered to patients to induce sedation.… Read More »
Cataract surgery results in aphakia. Which of the following statements best describes this term? A. Absence of the crystalline lens. B. A “keyhole” pupil. C. Loss of accommodation. D. Retinal detachment. Correct Answer: A. Absence of the crystalline lens Aphakia means without a lens. Aphakia is a condition that… Read More »
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention for patients who are receiving CNS depressants? A. Prevent any activity within the hospital setting while on oral muscle relaxants. B. Make sure that the patient knows that sedation should be minimal with these agents. C. Cardiovascular stimulation, a common side effect, would… Read More »