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Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing

Linda S. Williams, Paula D. Hopper

Chapter 51

Sensory System Function,Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures:Vision and Hearing - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:02

Problem 1

In what order does a beam of light pass through the refractive structures in the eye? aqueous humor cornea lens vitreous humor

Joanna Quigley
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00:15

Problem 2

Which of the following methods can be used to assess visual fields?
a. Inspection with an ophthalmoscope
b. Fluorescein angiography
c. Testing vision with Snellen's chart
d. Comparing the patient's visual fields with your own

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01:59

Problem 3

Which of the following patient behaviors would the nurse expect to find in a patient's history who has a hearing loss?
a. Turns volume lower on the television
b. Is irritable or sensitive in interpersonal relations
c. Answers questions appropriately
d. Complains of people talking too loudly

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01:05

Problem 4

The nurse is collecting data during a patient's clinic visit. Which question will best collect data about a patient's preventative ear health?
a. "What symptoms are you having?"
b. " Tell me about your ear pain."
c. "When was your last hearing evaluation?"
d. "What medications do you take?"

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00:47

Problem 5

Which of the following is the most important nursing intervention during Romberg's test?
a. Ensure patient safety.
b. Whisper softly into each ear.
c. Ensure a quiet environment.
d. Remove all cerumen from ear canal.

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01:23

Problem 6

Which of the following patient statements indicates that the patient understands ear care teaching?
a. "I should insert a cotton swab into my ear canal for cleaning"
b. "I should not get my external ear wet during bathing"
c. "I should block one nostril when blowing my nose."
d. "Aspirin can be toxic to the ears."
Multiple response item. Select all that apply.

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01:12

Problem 7

The nurse prepares to provide an eye irrigation to a patient with a methicillin-resistant $S$. aureus (MRSA) infection. Contact precautions are ordered. Which of the following protective items will the nurse need while performing this procedure?
a. Gloves
b. Gown
c. Goggles
d. Mask
e. Shoe protectors

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01:01

Problem 8

A patient is taking aspirin. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing a toxic effect related to the medication?
a. Halos around lights
b. Decreased night vision
c. Tinnitus
d. Vertigo

Emily Himsel
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