Eye, EAR, Nose And Throat Flashcards

1
Q

Initial treatment for splash injury to the eye.

A

Irrigate with Normal saline

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2
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Drooping of the upper eyelid is called.

A

Ptosis

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3
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Absence of crystalline lens is called.

A

Aphakia

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4
Q

Most common ocular damage secondary to diabetes

mellitus

A

Diabetic retinopathy

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5
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Patient teaching to protect eye after cataract surgery.

A
  1. To wear your protective eye shield while sleeping
    or napping, for about a week after surgery.
  2. To wear sun shades to help protect your eye in
    bright light.
  3. Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting (> 25
    pounds).
  4. Avoid bending, exercising and similar activities
    that might stress your eye while it is healing.
  5. Avoid getting constipated.
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6
Q

Cycloplegic is eye drop is used to.

A

To examine eyes, as it paralyze the ciliary muscles of

the eyes.

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7
Q

Glaucoma is caused by.

A

Obstruction in any of the outflow channels in the eye,

resulting in increased intraocular pressure.

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8
Q

Common risk factors of glaucoma

A

Over 40 years of age, African American, and diabetes

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9
Q

Effect of untreated glaucoma to the eyes.

A

It will damage the optic nerve and can lead to
blindness due to increased in the intraocular
pressure.

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10
Q

Signs of glaucoma.

A

Impaired to loss of peripheral vision before central

vision,

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11
Q

Trabeculoplasty procedure

A

Is a non-penetrating thermal burn to improve outflow

of aqueous humor in client with glaucoma.

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12
Q

Common visual impairment associated with age group of

40.

A
  1. Cataracts
  2. Glaucoma
  3. Diabetic retinopathy
  4. Macular degeneration
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13
Q

Signs of macular degeneration

A

Loss of central vision.

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14
Q

Atropine eye drops is used as a.

A

Cycloplegic to temporarily paralyze the
accommodation reflex and a mydriatic to dilate the
pupils, Also used during opthalmoscopic
examinations to better visualize the retina.

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15
Q

Procedure done to scar and allows the retina to return back

to normal position

A

Cryoprecipitate

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16
Q

Treatment for otosclerosis

A

Hearing aid and stapedectomy

17
Q

Classic signs of Ménière’s disease

18
Q

Painless and gradual loss of peripheral to central vision.

A

Open-Angle glaucoma

19
Q

Existing eye condition contributing to detached retina

A

Nearsightedness or myopia

20
Q

A symptom described as seeing bright flashes of light

across the field of vision

A

Detached retina

21
Q

Instruct the patient who under undergone stapedectomy

A

Do not let the client blow his nose

to prevent pressure in the eustachian tube

22
Q

Preoperative care for detached retina

A

Bandaging both eyes to prevent movements of either

Eye, coughing is discourage due to possible increase ICP

23
Q

Clinical symptoms indicative of detached retina

A
  1. Curtain coming across the eye.
  2. Bright flushing lights
  3. Floaters
  4. Painless
24
Q

Term used to describe age-related decline in hearing.

A

Presbycusis

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Familial disorder characterized by hearing loss.
Otosclerosis
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Characteristic of cocaine over dosage to the eyes
Dilatation of the pupils Cocaine causes peripheral vasoconstriction, bradycardia, hypertension Stimulates norepinephrine" fight o flight"
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Characteristic of Morphine overdose
Miosis (pin point pupils). Pupils are equally | constricted and non-reactive to light.
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Motor function test of CVA client by: Let client to stand with feet together, arms' resting to side and closed eyes is called?
Romberg's test Nurse alert: is safety Protect client from fall.
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Legally blind visual acuity documentation result
20/200
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A shadow or curtain falling across field of vision
Detached retina
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Equipment to stand-by at the bedside with reconstructed fractured mandible Select; oral airway, wire cutter nasopharyngeal airway, pliers, tracheostomy set
Wire cutter
32
Most common symptom of sleep apnea
Snoring
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Nursing intervention for multiple sclerosis having diplopia (Double vision)
Application of eye patch to one eye.
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Ways to prevent barotrauma (ear)
Ways to equalize pressure in the ear Swallowing, chewing, yawning, sucking on hard candy or valsava maneuver.
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An eye drop causing the pupils to constrict to increase | circulation of aqueous humor.
Pilocarpine is a direct acting miotic eye drop with an epinephrine base.