Retinal detachment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 209 | Gerontological Nursing Questions and Answers 100% Solved Leading cause of injury in older adults? Falls! - pts who fall are more likely to be admitted to long term care - a hx of falls is a big predictor for future falls!! Cataract Surgery: indications - must be 20/40 or worse, - and sx like glare, halo, and photosensitivity Cataract Surgery: complications infection, retinal detachment, corneal edema Cataract Treatment - prevent with multivitamins, antioxidant foods, supple...

In your patient's health history you read that the patient has a cataract in the right eye. You know that this eye disorder can be best described by which statement below? A. This eye disorder is caused by increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the optic nerve. B. This eye disorder occurs in the eye when the macula of the retina become damaged and impair the central vision. C. This eye disorder occurs when the lens of the eye loses its transparency. D. This eye disorder oc...

Exam 2: NU 518/ NU518 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) 400+ Qs and As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers) Q: A 67-year-old lawyer comes to your clinic for an annual examination. He denies any history of eye trauma. He denies any visual changes. You inspect his eyes and find a triangular thickening of the bulbar conjunctiva across the outer surface of the cornea. He has a normal pupillary reaction to light and accommodation. Based on this description, what is the most likely diagnosis? A) Cor...

NUR280 Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions The nurse is examining medical orders for newly admitted patients. It is crucial for the nurse to consult with the physician if a patient: (a) has a potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L and is prescribed Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) (b) has a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml and is placed on seizure precautions (c) has sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) and is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) has sensitivity to Pen...

Sonosim Ocular Questions and Answers Already Passed A critical aspect of evaluating a patient with a retinal detachment is determining whether the retina is still attached at the macula (which is located just lateral to the optic nerve). A. True B. False True A normal retina is difficult to distinguish from the choroid membrane during ocular ultrasound. A. True B. False True A patient should be supine or in a seated position for the ocular ultrasound exam, as the exam may (...

ANP-650 Midterm Latest Study Guide With Verified Answers 2024 1.A client is diagnosed with strabismus. Which of the following will the client most likely experience with this disorder?  Nystagmus  Diplopia  Aphakic vision  Ptosis - Correct Answer ANS: 2 Diplopia, or double vision, is the primary symptom of strabismus. Nystagmus is a disorder that causes involuntarily rhythmic movements in the eye. Aphakic vision occurs when the lens of the eye is removed. Ptosis is drooping...

macular degeneration - Answer "central vision loss". Nursing: speak to pt when entering room, safety measures, orient pt to new surroundings, when walking offer pt an arm to lead- do not take their arm, leader walks a little in front. *Lack of depth perception *Carotene and Vitamin E *gradual blockage in retinal arteries macula becomes ischemic Cataracts - Answer opaque spots on the lens of the eye How do you prevent cataracts? - Answer wear sunglasses cataracts s/s - Answer rep...

COA JCAHPO Test Questions with 100%Correct Answers 2024. Disorders associated with headaches? - Answer Hypertension or Brain Tumor Headaches caused by refractive error will not appear during? - Answer 1. Not appear at night 2. Will not appear during sleep 3. Will not appear when you wake up Where is the aqueous humor located? - Answer Between the lens and the cornea. How many rods are there? - Answer 125 million Where are the rods located? - Answer In the retina How many cones are there...

Ophthalmology Exam Questions and All Correct Answers floaters and flashing lights - Answer-retinal detachment until proven otherwise transient vision loss in the young - Answer-migraine vision spasm transient vision loss in the elderly - Answer-ischemic event or retinal detachment blurry vision at night - Answer-cataracts blurry vision when watching TV - Answer-dry eyes vital signs of ophthalmology - Answer-vision, pupil, and pressure If a patient's visual acuity shows no im...

What nerve are we checking for with EOM with an orbital fracture? - Answer Infra-orbital Nerve What kind of lesion represents herpes keratitis? - Answer Dendritic Where is the tear from retinal detachment most common? - Answer Superior temporal area What is classically described as a curtain being drawn over the eye from the top to the bottom? - Answer Retinal Detachment What is the leading cause of irreversible central vision loss? - Answer Macular degeneration How...