Eye Injuries

Question 1

Eye injury assessment data

Answer 1

1. Pain
2. Photophobia
3. Redness- diffuse or localized
4. Swelling
5. Ecchymosis
6. Tearing
7. Blood in the anterior chamber
8. Absent eye movements
9. Fluid drainage from eye
10. Abnormal or decreased vision
11. Visible foreign body
12. Prolapsed globe
13. Abnormal intraocular pressure
14. Visual Field Defect

Question 2

What are the first three priority first aid interventions for eye injuries?

Answer 2

1. Determine mechanism of injury
2. Ensure airway, breathing, circulation
3. Assess for other injuries

Question 3

Three Key Interventions of Chemical Exposure

Answer 3

1. Begin ocular irrigation immediately. Use sterile saline or water if saline is not available.
2. Do not stop until emergency personnel arrive to continue irrigation
3. Assess visual acuity after irrigation

Question 4

Generic Eye Injuries

Answer 4

1. Stabalize foreign objects
2. Cover the eye with dry, sterile patches and a protective shield
3. Elevate head of bed 45 degrees
4. Administer analgesics as appropriate

Question 5

DO NOT’s for Generic Eye Injuries

Answer 5

1. Put pressure on the eye
2. Attempt to treat the injury - EXCEPT FOR CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
3. Give client food or fluids
4. Put medications or solutions in the eye unless ordered by a physician