Vision and Hearing Disorders Flashcards
Describe assessment data relevant to vision and hearing.
Relate the pathophysiology of eye and ear disorders with signs and symptoms, treatments and nursing interventions.
Explore community resources available for patients with disorders of the eye and ear.
The eye
Assessment
a. History of major symptoms
b. Basic examination
c. Age-related changes in the eye
d. Errors of refraction
Errors of refraction
1) Myopia
2) Hyperopia
3) Presbyopia
4) Astigmatism
Measurement of vision
a. Visual acuity
b. Eye movement
Nursing interventions for patients with specific eye and/or visual disorders
Infections/inflammations
1) Stye
2) Chalazion
3) Conjunctivitis
4) Corneal abrasion
Conjunctival hemorrhage
Disorders of the cornea
Cataracts
Glaucoma
1) Open angle
2) Angle-closure
Disorders of the retina
1) Retinal detachment
2) Retinal artery occlusion
3) Macular degeneration
Care of the patient requiring eye surgery for cataracts, retinal detachment, and glaucoma
1) Preoperative
2) Postoperative
Drugs used to treat infections
Ophthalmic antimicrobial agents
Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones
Corticosteroids
Drugs used to treat infections
Antiglaucoma drugs
Cholinergic drugs (Miotics)
Sympathomimetic (Mydriatics)
The ear
Assessment
Physical examination
Inspection
Equilibrium/balance
Care of the patient with specific ear and/or hearing disorders
Hearing loss
Ménière’s disease
Otitis Media-Infections
Tinnitus
Vertigo