Exam 45: Assessment of Visual Function

The school nurse is reviewing the structures of the eye with a group of middle school students.Which structure should the nurse emphasize as the first line of defense against eye infections?

A patient's eyes are dilated.Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?

An older patient reports a vision change of seeing dark spots.Which structure is causing this patient's health concern?

The nurse notes that a patient's left pupil constricts when the right pupil is exposed to a bright light.What response did the nurse observe?

A middle-aged adult is concerned about needing reading glasses.On which eye structure should the nurse focus when explaining this age-related change to the patient?

A patient is diagnosed with amblyopia.On which eye structure should the nurse focus when explaining this health problem to the patient?

A patient is demonstrating manifestations of a detached retina.For which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare this patient?

A patient notices a change in the ability to focus the eyes.Which structure should the nurse suspect is causing this change?

During an ophthalmologic examination a patient's red reflex was absent from the left eye.What risk is increased in the patient because of this finding?

The nurse is preparing a patient for fluorescein angiography.What should the nurse emphasize about care at home after the test?

A patient with eye pain is scheduled for slit-lamp testing.What should the nurse instruct the patient to do before this test?

During morning care the nurse cleanses a patient's eyes.Which structure will cause the eyes to blink?

A patient is being prepared for corneal staining.Which health problem is this patient most likely experiencing?

The nurse determines that a patient's rods are functioning as expected.What color did the patient see that caused the nurse to come to this conclusion?

A patient is scheduled for intraocular pressure testing.What teaching should the nurse provide the patient about this test?

The nurse notes that a patient has difficulty seeing objects that are near.Which term should the nurse use when documenting this finding?

A 57-year-old patient asks how frequent eye examinations should be completed.What should the nurse respond to this patient?

The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's near vision.Which tool should the nurse use for this assessment?

A patient asks why sunglasses need to be worn when out of doors.What health problem should the nurse say is reduced when responding to this patient?

An older patient is concerned because the eyes are dry and feel gritty.What should the nurse respond to this patient's concern?