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Sensory Flashcards

1
Q

what eye color are most babies born with and when does it change

A

blue changes by 6 months

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2
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what color is a newborns sclera

A

bluish tinged

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3
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how far can newborns see

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only see 8-10 inches in front of them

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4
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why can babies be color blind at first

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because the optic nerve is not fully developed

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5
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when is 20/20 vision developed

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by age 7

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when is a child able to focus

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by 4 months when the rectus muscles begin to develop and mature

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7
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what do you assess for a physical examination of the eyes

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eye positioning/symmetry, absence of ptosis (eyelid droop), PERRLA, drainage, edema, sclera color, tearing, corneal light reflex, visual exam

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8
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what is retinopathy of prematurity

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micro bleeding in the vascular of the eye or abnormal vessel growth in the eye

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what is conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the bulbar or palpebral conjunctiva

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10
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what are some nursing actions for conjunctivitis

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encourage child to not rub their eyes, wipe from inner to outer with warm wash cloth, wash hands when outside, shower before bedtime

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11
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what is strabismus

A

misalignment of the eyes

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12
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what is amblyopia

A

poor vision despite normal structure of the eyes

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13
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what is a nursing intervention for lazy eye

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patch the non lazy eye so it gets used or itll stop working

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14
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what is nystagmus

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rapid irregular eye movement

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what is astigmatism

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cornea or lens shape is uneven

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16
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what do you assess for ears

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fever, nasal congestion, eye or ear pain, eye rubbing, ear pulling, headache, lethargy, behavioral changes

17
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what is the physical exam of the ears

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size, shape, position, visualize tympanic membrane, whisper test, audiometry, palpate the ear for tenderness, palpate lymph nodes

18
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what are some risk factors for ear problems

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first episode of AOM before 3 months, day care, family hx, passive smoking, immunocompromised, poor nutrition, craniofacial abnormalities, presence of allergies, ototoxic meds

19
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what is acute otitis media

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infection and even after clearing out ht einfection fluid remain behind the tympanic membrane for several months

20
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what are the risk factors for acute otitis media

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eustachian tube dysfunction and upper respiratory infections

21
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what is serious otitis media

A

noninfectious fluid behind tympanic membrane - bulding of membrane, clear fluid

22
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what is the treatment for chronic otitis media

A

tympanostomy with placement of pressure equalizing tubes

23
Q

what is included in teaching when taking antibiotics

A

take the entire course that is prescribed

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