THE GERIATRIC AND APHAKIC PATIENT (2.0) Flashcards

1
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What segment style is typically recommended for the binocular aphakic patient?
A. Executive
B. Ultex A
C. 22 x 9 “B”, ribbon segment
D. Y ounger
A

C. 22 x 9 “B”, ribbon segment

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What bifocal segment style is recommended for the monocular
aphakic patient?
A. Kryptok
B. Ultex A
C. Flat-top 16 x 9
D. Executive
A

C. Flat-top 16 x 9

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Which of the following is not recommended for the aphakic prescription?
A. Use flatter base curves on the lens
B. Use a pink #1 coat on the lens
C. Use a longer vertex distance
D. Use jumbo nose pads
E. Knife edge the lenses
F. Use a combination frame
A

C. Use a longer vertex distance

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Spectacle correction of aphakia usually produces what change in retinal image size?
A. 1⁄4 to 1/3 decrease
B. 1⁄2 increase
C. 1⁄4 to 1/3 increase
D. None of the above
A

C. 1⁄4 to 1/3 increase

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The reduction of the magnification by a contact lens in aphakia depends upon

A. The refractive state prior to cataract extraction
B. Error of the phakic eye
C. The visual acuity prior to cataract extraction
D. The near point of convergence prior to extraction
E. Both A and B are correct

A

E. Both A and B are correct

A. The refractive state prior to cataract extraction
B. Error of the phakic eye

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Contact lens correction of aphakia produces what change in retinal image size?

A. 5-10% decrease
B. 5-10% increase
C. 20-30% increase 
D. 20-30% decrease 
E. None of the above
A

B. 5-10% increase

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Why are passive exercises prescribed for the elderly?

A. To retain mobility of parts
B. To aid circulation
C. To prevent atrophy
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

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Locomotion (moving about generally) is necessary for the elderly because of improvement of 
A. Circulation
B. Muscle tone
C. Digestion and elimination
D. A, B, and C
A

D. A, B, and C

A. Circulation
B. Muscle tone
C. Digestion and elimination

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Muscles not extended have a tendency to shorten.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Passive exercise is given to
A. Prevent muscle atrophy
B. Prevent crippling or permanent bending of a limb
C. Help the patient recover the use of a hand, or arm, or leg
D. A, B, and C

A

D. A, B, and C

A. Prevent muscle atrophy
B. Prevent crippling or permanent bending of a limb
C. Help the patient recover the use of a hand, or arm, or leg

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Exercise done by someone for the patient when the patient can not initiate the motion himself is referred to as passive exercise.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Resistive exercise refers to motion performed against gravity or pressure; for example, motion in water.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Active exercise refers to exercise willed and performed by the patient, and indicates getting out of bed and walking.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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Functional rehabilitation is restoring to the patient the ability of self-care.’
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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A primary function of rehabilitation of the aged is to teach the patient to
A. Accept what he cannot change
B. Uses the ability left him
C. Live with permanent disabilities
D. All of the above
A

D. All of the above

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Social rehabilitation is restoring the ability of the patient to become part of a group.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

17
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Vocational rehabilitation is restoring the ability of the patient to hold a paying job.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

18
Q

Rehabilitation refers to the restoration of an individual to the fullest

A. Physical usefulness of which he is capable
B. Mental usefulness of which he is capable
C. Social usefulness of which he is capable
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

A. Physical usefulness of which he is capable
B. Mental usefulness of which he is capable
C. Social usefulness of which he is capable

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Q

Why has geriatric nursing become more important in the last few years?
A. Because of the greater social awareness
B. Because of the rapid increase in old people
C. Because it is profitable financially

A

B. Because of the rapid increase in old people

20
Q

The qualities of a good nursing home are

A. Fireproof building
B. Trained personnel
C. Special geriartric equipment
D. Recreational facilities
E. Atmosphere of hope, love, humor 
F. All of the above
A

F. All of the above

A. Fireproof building
B. Trained personnel
C. Special geriartric equipment
D. Recreational facilities
E. Atmosphere of hope, love, humor
21
Q

Color sensitivity decreases with advanced age (elderly). A. True
B. False

A

A. True

22
Q

The elderly require twice the illumination of that needed by
young people.

A. True
B. False

A

A. True

23
Q

The Hudson-Stahli line, seen in the corneae of the elderly is found in the
A. Lower part of the cornea and has a blue appearance
B. Lower part of the cornea and has a yellow-green
appearance
C. Upper part of the cornea and has a blue appearance
D. Upper part of the cornea and has a yellow-green
appearance

A

B. Lower part of the cornea and has a yellow-green

appearance

24
Q

Dermochalasis typically affects

A. Youth and males primarily
B. Middle age and females
C. Elderly, especially females
D. None of the above

A

C. Elderly, especially females