Question 1

Which of the following diseases affects the eyesight of an older adult by damaging the central part of the retina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Cataract 
D)  Macular degeneration 
A)  Glaucoma 
B)  Presbyopia 
C)  Cataract 
D)  Macular degeneration D

Question 2

On the following illustration,mark the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumulate.

Accepted Answer

The "X" marks the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumulate.Acute angle-closure and open-angle glaucoma are caused when the balance between intraocular fluid production and drainage is disrupted,resulting in increased intraocular pressure.

Question 3

An older man who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.Which should the nurse implement to alleviate the stress he is experiencing from tinnitus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irrigate the bilateral Eustachian tubes. 
B)  Assess for modifiable risk factors. 
C)  Propose a hearing aid and a masker. 
D)  Use white noise to override the tinnitus. 
A)  Irrigate the bilateral Eustachian tubes. 
B)  Assess for modifiable risk factors. 
C)  Propose a hearing aid and a masker. 
D)  Use white noise to override the tinnitus. B

Question 4

The most detrimental illness or condition that an older adult with deafness that occurred at birth can experience is which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aphasia 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Osteoarthritis 
A)  Aphasia 
B)  Cataracts 
C)  Glaucoma 
D)  Osteoarthritis

Question 5

The nurse plans the care of an older female resident of a nursing home who has experienced a sudden deterioration in visual acuity.Which intervention should the nurse complete first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevent behavioral and social decline. 
B)  Tell her to hold onto the rails during ambulation. 
C)  Examine her mood and functional status. 
D)  Use problem solving involving the resident. 
A)  Prevent behavioral and social decline. 
B)  Tell her to hold onto the rails during ambulation. 
C)  Examine her mood and functional status. 
D)  Use problem solving involving the resident.

Question 6

The nurse is teaching older adults about maintaining health and wellness.Which recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching to maintain optimal vision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take 50,000 units of vitamin A daily. 
B)  Wear sunglasses that block sun rays. 
C)  Read in good light to avoid eye strain. 
D)  Visit the ophthalmologist every 5 years. 
A)  Take 50,000 units of vitamin A daily. 
B)  Wear sunglasses that block sun rays. 
C)  Read in good light to avoid eye strain. 
D)  Visit the ophthalmologist every 5 years.

Question 7

The nurse recognized which of the following as symptoms of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rarely causes severe visual impairment 
B)  Yellow deposits under the retina 
C)  Decrease in central vision 
D)  Visual distortion 
A)  Rarely causes severe visual impairment 
B)  Yellow deposits under the retina 
C)  Decrease in central vision 
D)  Visual distortion

Question 8

The children of an older man believe he is too old to drive a car.Which assessment information about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fitness to drive a car safely?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased rate of tripping on curbs 
B)  Increased frequency of getting lost 
C)  Multiple bruises on lower extremities 
D)  Restricts reading to a well-lit sunroom 
E)  Socializes with a partner's bridge group
F)Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment 
A)  Increased rate of tripping on curbs 
B)  Increased frequency of getting lost 
C)  Multiple bruises on lower extremities 
D)  Restricts reading to a well-lit sunroom 
E)  Socializes with a partner's bridge group
F)Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment

Question 9

A medical illustration shows a man with the blunt end of a tuning fork pressed to the center of his forehead.The man is being tested for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorineural hearing loss 
B)  Presbycusis 
C)  Tinnitus 
D)  Unilateral conductive hearing loss 
A)  Sensorineural hearing loss 
B)  Presbycusis 
C)  Tinnitus 
D)  Unilateral conductive hearing loss

Question 10

Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearing aids 
B)  Cochlear implants 
C)  Ear canal irrigation 
D)  Sign language 
A)  Hearing aids 
B)  Cochlear implants 
C)  Ear canal irrigation 
D)  Sign language

Question 11

Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when communicating with a hearing impaired older patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stand beside the patient's chair when speaking. 
B)  Always clearly identify yourself and others with you. 
C)  Exaggerate your voice, depending on the cause of the hearing loss. 
D)  Select colors for paint, furniture, and pictures with rich intensity. 
A)  Stand beside the patient's chair when speaking. 
B)  Always clearly identify yourself and others with you. 
C)  Exaggerate your voice, depending on the cause of the hearing loss. 
D)  Select colors for paint, furniture, and pictures with rich intensity.

Question 12

Which population groups are most at risk for developing macular degeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  African American 
B)  Asian American 
C)  Caucasian 
D)  Hispanic 
A)  African American 
B)  Asian American 
C)  Caucasian 
D)  Hispanic

Question 13

When preparing a patient teaching session on retinopathy,the nurse should include which intervention(s)when discussing treatments for slowing the progression of the disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glucose control 
B)  Blood pressure control 
C)  Laser therapy 
D)  Cornea transplant 
A)  Glucose control 
B)  Blood pressure control 
C)  Laser therapy 
D)  Cornea transplant

Question 14

Persons with normal age-related sensory changes are likely to have the most difficulty distinguishing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spoken pairs of phrases like "she's praised" and "fees raised" 
B)  Orange towel hanging on a beige wall 
C)  "Go" and "to" in lowercase letters in fine print 
D)  Spoken word pairs like "cupful" and "capful" 
A)  Spoken pairs of phrases like "she's praised" and "fees raised" 
B)  Orange towel hanging on a beige wall 
C)  "Go" and "to" in lowercase letters in fine print 
D)  Spoken word pairs like "cupful" and "capful"

Question 15

An older adult complains about experiencing dry eyes daily.Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine the cause of the patient's complaint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B deficiency 
B)  Use of humidifier at home 
C)  History of diabetes mellitus 
D)  Prescription antihistamine use 
A)  Vitamin B deficiency 
B)  Use of humidifier at home 
C)  History of diabetes mellitus 
D)  Prescription antihistamine use

Which of the following diseases affects the eyesight of an older adult by damaging the central part of the retina?

On the following illustration,mark the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumulate.

An older man who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.Which should the nurse implement to alleviate the stress he is experiencing from tinnitus?

The most detrimental illness or condition that an older adult with deafness that occurred at birth can experience is which one of the following?

The nurse plans the care of an older female resident of a nursing home who has experienced a sudden deterioration in visual acuity.Which intervention should the nurse complete first?

The nurse is teaching older adults about maintaining health and wellness.Which recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching to maintain optimal vision?

The nurse recognized which of the following as symptoms of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

The children of an older man believe he is too old to drive a car.Which assessment information about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fitness to drive a car safely?

A medical illustration shows a man with the blunt end of a tuning fork pressed to the center of his forehead.The man is being tested for which of the following?

Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?

Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when communicating with a hearing impaired older patient.

Which population groups are most at risk for developing macular degeneration?

When preparing a patient teaching session on retinopathy,the nurse should include which intervention(s)when discussing treatments for slowing the progression of the disease?

Persons with normal age-related sensory changes are likely to have the most difficulty distinguishing which of the following?

An older adult complains about experiencing dry eyes daily.Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine the cause of the patient's complaint?

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Nutrition and Hydration

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Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Promoting Safety

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Pain and Comfort

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Exam 16: Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing

Which of the following diseases affects the eyesight of an older adult by damaging the central part of the retina?

On the following illustration,mark the area of the eye where glaucoma causes fluid to accumulate.

An older man who has tinnitus complains to the nurse that it is very annoying.Which should the nurse implement to alleviate the stress he is experiencing from tinnitus?

The most detrimental illness or condition that an older adult with deafness that occurred at birth can experience is which one of the following?

The nurse plans the care of an older female resident of a nursing home who has experienced a sudden deterioration in visual acuity.Which intervention should the nurse complete first?

The nurse is teaching older adults about maintaining health and wellness.Which recommendation should the nurse include in the teaching to maintain optimal vision?

The nurse recognized which of the following as symptoms of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

The children of an older man believe he is too old to drive a car.Which assessment information about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fitness to drive a car safely?

A medical illustration shows a man with the blunt end of a tuning fork pressed to the center of his forehead.The man is being tested for which of the following?

Which of the following is used to treat the most common cause of impairment to an older person's hearing?

Which of the following interventions should the nurse use when communicating with a hearing impaired older patient.

Which population groups are most at risk for developing macular degeneration?

When preparing a patient teaching session on retinopathy,the nurse should include which intervention(s)when discussing treatments for slowing the progression of the disease?

Persons with normal age-related sensory changes are likely to have the most difficulty distinguishing which of the following?

An older adult complains about experiencing dry eyes daily.Which of the following should the nurse assess to help determine the cause of the patient's complaint?

Introduction to Healthy Aging

Gerontological Nursing History, Education, and Roles

Care Across the Continuum

Culture and Aging

Theories of Aging and Physical Changes

Social, Psychological, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care

Safe Medication Use

Nutrition and Hydration

Elimination

Rest, Sleep, and Activity

Promoting Healthy Skin and Feet

Promoting Safety

Living With Chronic Illness

Pain and Comfort

Metabolic Disorders

Bone and Joint Problems

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Cognitive Impairment

Mental Health

Economic and Legal Issues

Relationships, Roles, and Transitions

Loss, Death, and Palliative Care

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