Question 1

Opacification of the lens is commonly referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  cataract. 
A)  hyperopia. 
B)  glaucoma. 
C)  presbyopia. 
D)  cataract. D

Question 2

The nurse caring for an individual with vision impairment should be prepared to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the patient on bedrest to avoid injury. 
B)  speak to the patient with a clear, loud voice. 
C)  announcing himself or herself at all interactions. 
D)  provide as much bright light as possible. 
A)  keep the patient on bedrest to avoid injury. 
B)  speak to the patient with a clear, loud voice. 
C)  announcing himself or herself at all interactions. 
D)  provide as much bright light as possible. C

Question 3

Which structures make up the middle ear?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerumen 
B)  Malleus 
C)  Incus 
D)  Scala media 
E)  Stapes 
A)  Cerumen 
B)  Malleus 
C)  Incus 
D)  Scala media 
E)  Stapes B, C, E

Question 4

It is true that a conductive hearing loss

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be corrected. 
B)  is due to damage to hair cells in the inner ear. 
C)  usually results from chronic exposure to loud noise. 
D)  is due to dysfunction of outer and middle ear structures. 
A)  cannot be corrected. 
B)  is due to damage to hair cells in the inner ear. 
C)  usually results from chronic exposure to loud noise. 
D)  is due to dysfunction of outer and middle ear structures.

Question 5

A sudden onset of eye pain and impaired vision associated with pupil dilation is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A)  narrow-angle glaucoma. 
B)  open-angle glaucoma. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  retinal detachment. 
A)  narrow-angle glaucoma. 
B)  open-angle glaucoma. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  retinal detachment.

Question 6

A vestibular disorder that is manifested by the sensation of motion without actual motion is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  equilibrium. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  vertigo. 
D)  effusion. 
A)  equilibrium. 
B)  nystagmus. 
C)  vertigo. 
D)  effusion.

Question 7

Expected management of acute otitis media includes

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical removal of debris in the middle ear. 
B)  placement of ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane. 
C)  antibiotic therapy. 
D)  adenoidectomy. 
A)  surgical removal of debris in the middle ear. 
B)  placement of ventilation tubes in the tympanic membrane. 
C)  antibiotic therapy. 
D)  adenoidectomy.

Question 8

A condition of ocular misalignment that causes a cross-eyed appearance is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  strabismus. 
B)  amblyopia. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  retinopathy. 
A)  strabismus. 
B)  amblyopia. 
C)  cataract. 
D)  retinopathy.

Question 9

Ménière disease is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  bilateral hearing impairment. 
B)  vertigo in association with hearing loss. 
C)  middle ear infection. 
D)  ossification of bones in the middle ear. 
A)  bilateral hearing impairment. 
B)  vertigo in association with hearing loss. 
C)  middle ear infection. 
D)  ossification of bones in the middle ear.

Question 10

Nerve fibers of the ________ system have their cell bodies in the mucous membrane of the upper and posterior parts of the nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual 
B)  auditory 
C)  gustatory 
D)  olfactory 
A)  visual 
B)  auditory 
C)  gustatory 
D)  olfactory

Question 11

Hearing loss associated with aminoglycosides is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  sensorineural. 
B)  conductive. 
C)  presbycusis. 
D)  otosclerosis. 
A)  sensorineural. 
B)  conductive. 
C)  presbycusis. 
D)  otosclerosis.

Question 12

When dealing with an elderly patient with hearing loss, the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  speak loudly so that the patient can hear better. 
B)  stand to the side of the patient, speaking into the dominant ear. 
C)  speak at a normal rate, rhythm and volume. 
D)  use long sentences and draw pictures. 
A)  speak loudly so that the patient can hear better. 
B)  stand to the side of the patient, speaking into the dominant ear. 
C)  speak at a normal rate, rhythm and volume. 
D)  use long sentences and draw pictures.

Question 13

Myopia is due to an error of light refraction in which

Accepted Answer

A)  light rays are scattered as they pass through the cornea. 
B)  the focal point of an image is behind the retina. 
C)  far vision is impaired. 
D)  accommodation is impaired. 
A)  light rays are scattered as they pass through the cornea. 
B)  the focal point of an image is behind the retina. 
C)  far vision is impaired. 
D)  accommodation is impaired.

Question 14

_________ is one of the most common complications of diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cataract 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Glaucoma 
A)  Cataract 
B)  Diabetic retinopathy 
C)  Macular degeneration 
D)  Glaucoma

Exam 46: Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Opacification of the lens is commonly referred to as

The nurse caring for an individual with vision impairment should be prepared to

Which structures make up the middle ear?

It is true that a conductive hearing loss

A sudden onset of eye pain and impaired vision associated with pupil dilation is characteristic of

A vestibular disorder that is manifested by the sensation of motion without actual motion is referred to as

Expected management of acute otitis media includes

A condition of ocular misalignment that causes a cross-eyed appearance is referred to as

Ménière disease is characterized by

Nerve fibers of the ________ system have their cell bodies in the mucous membrane of the upper and posterior parts of the nasal cavity.

Hearing loss associated with aminoglycosides is known as

When dealing with an elderly patient with hearing loss, the nurse should

Myopia is due to an error of light refraction in which

_________ is one of the most common complications of diabetes.

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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