Deck 46: Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Question 1

_________ is one of the most common complications of diabetes.

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

Answer 1

Diabetic retinopathy

Question 2

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

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.

Answer 2

speak at a normal rate, rhythm and volume.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

vertigo.

Question 4

Expected management of acute otitis media includes

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

Opacification of the lens is commonly referred to as

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

Question 7

Which structures make up the middle ear?

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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.

Question 11

It is true that a conductive hearing loss

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 12

Ménière disease is characterized by

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

Question 13

Hearing loss associated with aminoglycosides is known as

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

Question 14

Myopia is due to an error of light refraction in which

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.