Adult Visual/Auditory

Question 1

Cataracts

Answer 1

• vision worse at nighttime
• opacity in the eye
• blurred vision

Question 2

Glaucoma

Answer 2

• blurred vision
• increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
  
  • greater than 30 mmHG
• loss in peripheral vision
• headache/brow pain

Question 3

Phacoemulsification

Answer 3

• for clients with cataracts
• often combined with an intraocular lens implant
• sound waves break up clouded lens
• then removed by suction

Question 4

Phacoemulsification care

Answer 4

• teach how to use eye drops
• do not lie on the operative side
• eye patch while they are sleeping
• avoid bending at the waist, coughing, or vomiting

Question 5

Hyphema

Answer 5

• ocular emergency
• blood in the anterior chamber (in the eye)
• elevate HOB to 30 degrees
• eye shield
• no aspirin or NSAIDs
• avoiding bending at waist, vomit, or coughing

Question 6

Myringotomy

Answer 6

• facilitate drainage from the eardrum
• should be placed on the affected side to facilitate drainage via gravity

Question 7

Ear drops

Answer 7

• 3 y/o or younger
  
  • pull pinna down and back
• older than 3
  
  • pull pinna up and back

Question 8

Ear drops

Answer 8

• 3 y/o or younger
  
  • pull pinna down and back
• older than 3
  
  • pull pinna up and back