Untreated POAG may result in “tunnel vision”, POAG meds are used for control not cure

Larger the denominator, the poorer the vision

inner ear caused by growth of benign squamous cell epithelium middle ear

Rephrase rather than repeat when the client doesn’t understand, Get the client attention before speaking, Reduce the background noise or move to a quiet area when communicating

Feeling of fullness in the ear, Inflammation

Maintain bedrest & perform Valsalva maneuver with closed nostrils

Inspect the hearing aid and ear canal for cerumen blockage, Check the function, type & placement of the battery, Increase the volume of the hearing aid

Nystagmus, Vertigo, Inflammation

Hearing aid should be stores in a safe place when not in use, Hearing aid should be stored in a safe place when their hair is dry, Hold the hearing aid with a towel when removing any cerumen, Client will need to keep batteries away from children & pets

Raising the volume on the TV and radio, Answers questions incorrectly, Straining to hear, Ringing in the ears

Help them count the steps to the stairway & remind them on the 2nd floor

client previously experienced photophobia

Tinnitus, ear fullness, headache and nausea, CNS diseases ruled out, Vertigo lasting 2 hours, Sensorineural hearing loss

absence of pain, Blurred vision, Double vision

Plugged feeling in the ear & hearing loss

Hearing loss associated with the pathology of Mènieres disease

Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure, Diabetes

10 yr old with Addisons disease, 43 yr old client taking furosemide, 31 yr old with low blood levels of potassium

Children are unable to hear the whistling of the hearing aid, Hairstyling over the hearing aid or decorating the hearing aid assist, Protect the hearing aid from extremes in temperature

bulging and exhibits decreased mobility

Posterior ear edema, Inflammation, Vertigo

Peripheral visual field loss, Red sclera, Blurred vision

Instruct the client to avoid sudden head movements

Experience mild pain which can be relieved by prescribed analgesics

explains that a temporary burning sensation may occur, applies gentle pressure to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after admin, rest the wrist of their dominant hand on the forehead while instilling drop

Age-related Macular Degeneration

decline in central vision, absence of pain, Blurred vision

Call the primary health care provider

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Untreated POAG may result in “tunnel vision”
POAG meds are used for control not cure
POAG is a medical emergency that causes sudden eye pain
POAG is often accompanied by seeing halos around lights & ocular redness
POAG is caused by the lens bulging forward
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last line that you correctly interpret represents your visual acuity
Normal visual acuity is 20/20
must leave your glasses on during the test
Larger the denominator, the poorer the vision
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middle ear caused by erosion of the bony ossicles, allowing organisms
inner ear caused by growth of benign squamous cell epithelium middle ear
middle ear caused by bacteria forming colonies to obstruct eustachian tube
inner ear caused by overexposure to contaminants in water
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Rephrase rather than repeat when the client doesn’t understand
Test the client hearing by covering the mouth while speaking
Get the client attention before speaking
Reduce the background noise or move to a quiet area when communicating
Stay within close proximity and speak in the clients ear if required
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Did not eat breakfast
Non-opioid analgesics admin 30 mins ago
7 hours post-partum
diagnosis of Vertigo
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Otitis Externa
Feeling of fullness in the ear
Inflammation
Posterior ear edema
Nystagmus
Vertigo
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Perform passive ROM exercises for the head
Client near the nursing station & provide heating pads
Provide ice water and cooling pads
Maintain bedrest & perform Valsalva maneuver with closed nostrils
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Inspect the hearing aid and ear canal for cerumen blockage
Check the function, type & placement of the battery
Asses the ear for signs of injury or infection
Remove the hearing aid and inspect for any rough edges
Increase the volume of the hearing aid
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Labyrinthitis
Feeling of fullness in the ear
Nystagmus
Vertigo
Inflammation
Posterior ear edema
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Use an oil- based lubricant to clean the hearing aid
Hearing aid should be stores in a safe place when not in use
Hearing aid should be stored in a safe place when their hair is dry
Hold the hearing aid with a towel when removing any cerumen
Client will need to keep batteries away from children & pets
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A
D
B
C
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Decrease vertigo during attacks
Decrease anxiety
Alcohol Withdrawl
Sedation
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Raising the volume on the TV and radio
Frequently participates in groups
Answers questions incorrectly
Straining to hear
Ringing in the ears
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Remind them that the hospitals has never experienced a major fire
Help them count the steps to the stairway & remind them on the 2nd floor
show them how to close the door & place wet towels at the bottom of edge
reassure then that is a fire broke out the nurses will stay with them
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A
D
B
C
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Client has increased intraocular pressure
client previously experienced photophobia
client has history of narrow angle glaucoma
client has moderate to severe heart disease
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Diagnosis of Otitis media
Unsteady gait
Tinnitus, ear fullness, headache and nausea
CNS diseases ruled out
Vertigo lasting 2 hours
Sensorineural hearing loss
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Cataracts
absence of pain
Blurred vision
Red sclera
Peripheral visual field loss
Double vision
decline in central vision
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A
E
D
B
C
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tinnitus
Plugged feeling in the ear & hearing loss
red, perforated eardrum
tinnitus and a perforated eardrum
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Hearing loss associated with the pathology of Mènieres disease
Hearing loss associated with the aging process
communication error caused by a language barrier
Pain associated with a severe attack
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Nausea & Vomiting
headache
Inner ear disorder
hearing loss
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Osteoporosis
anorexia
Hypertension
Chronic Heart Failure
Diabetes
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client receiving acetazolamide for diuresis
40 yr old with type 2 diabetes
10 yr old with Addisons disease
43 yr old client taking furosemide
31 yr old with low blood levels of potassium
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Teach the child to store the hearing aid in a place everyone in the house
Children are unable to hear the whistling of the hearing aid
Hairstyling over the hearing aid or decorating the hearing aid assist
Protect the hearing aid from extremes in temperature
In-the-ear hearing aids are most commonly used in children
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translucent and exhibits single perforations
pearl-gray and exhibits increased mobility
bulging and exhibits decreased mobility
flat and exhibits increased mobility
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Hold the medication
Apply gentle pressure to the nasolacrimal duct to prevent systemic effects
Asses the client respirations & breath sounds before & after med admin
Contact the primary healthcare provider
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A
B
D
C
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Mastoiditis
Posterior ear edema
Inflammation
Feeling of fullness in the ear
Vertigo
Nystagmus
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Advanced Practice Nurse
Physiotherpist
Speech Language Pathologist
Dietitian
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Glaucoma
decline in central vision
Peripheral visual field loss
Double vision
Red sclera
Blurred vision
absence of pain
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Increase sodium in diet
Instruct the client to avoid sudden head movements
Place four side rails up
Encourage early ambulation
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I will tech you
Experience mild pain which can be relieved by prescribed analgesics
Give me an hour to write
wipe off excess drainage
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explains that a temporary burning sensation may occur
positions their dad to sit back in the chair with the head tilted forward
applies gentle pressure to the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds after admin
rest the wrist of their dominant hand on the forehead while instilling drop
applies sterile gloves before the procedure
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Age-related Macular Degeneration
decline in central vision
absence of pain
Red sclera
Blurred vision
Double vision
Peripheral visual field loss
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A
D
C
B
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Prepare to administer acetaminophen with oxycodone
Call the primary health care provider
Place a sterile dressing atop the affected eye
Turn the client on the unoperated side

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