Deck 46: Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Question 1

Opacification of the lens is commonly referred to as

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

Answer 1

cataract.

Question 2

_________ is one of the most common complications of diabetes.

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

Answer 2

Diabetic retinopathy

Question 3

Which structures make up the middle ear? (Select all that apply.)

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

Answer 3

Malleus
Incus
Stapes

Question 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

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 7

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

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

Question 8

It is true that a conductive hearing loss

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

Question 9

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

A) keep the patient on bed rest 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 10

Hearing loss associated with aminoglycosides is known as

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

Question 11

Myopia is as a result of 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.

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

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.

Question 14

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.