Adult Visual/Auditory Flashcards
1
Q
Cataracts
A
- vision worse at nighttime
- opacity in the eye
- blurred vision
2
Q
Glaucoma
A
- blurred vision
- increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
- greater than 30 mmHG
- loss in peripheral vision
- headache/brow pain
- place supine
3
Q
Macular degeneration
A
- central vision loss, not peripheral field
- age-related
- worsens if smokes
4
Q
Phacoemulsification
A
- for clients with cataracts
- often combined with an intraocular lens implant
- sound waves break up clouded lens
- then removed by suction
5
Q
Phacoemulsification care
A
- 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
6
Q
Hyphema
A
- 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
7
Q
Retinal detachment
A
- emergency
- loss of vision
- looks like curtains closing
- flashes of light
8
Q
Myringotomy
A
- facilitate drainage from the eardrum
- should be placed on the affected side to facilitate drainage via gravity
9
Q
Ear drops
A
- 3 y/o or younger
- pull pinna down and back
- older than 3
- pull pinna up and back
10
Q
Presbycusis
A
- sensorineural hearing loss
- occurs with aging
11
Q
Mydriasis
A
- dilation of pupil
- can occur in flight or fight resposne
- can occur in central nervous stimulants
12
Q
Presbyopia
A
- aged-related vision loss
- causes farsightedness
13
Q
Otitis media
A
- infection (bacteria) of middle ear = fever = acetaminophen
- redness/swelling/otalgia (ear pain)
- build up of fluid behind ear drum
- treat with antibiotics
- HIGHER RISK IN INFANTS
- b/c of narrow, short, horizontal Eustachian tubes
- if child is pulling ear place child on affected ear
14
Q
Amblyopia
A
- lazy eye
15
Q
Nystagmus
A
- uncontrolled eye movement
