Question

6. A patient reports that a mole on his arm has recently changed color. The patient alo complains of itching and light bleeding of the mole. What can the nurse suspect from the symptoms? a. The mole is a birthmark b. The patient has freckles C. The patient has vitiligeo. d. The patient may have malignant melanoma 7. While assessing the visual acuity of a patient by means of a Snellen chart, the nurse records the finding of the patient as having 20/100 vision. What does the inding indicate? a. The vision of the patient is normal. b. The patient has 20 percent of the normal vision. The patient sees at 20 feet what normal eyes would see at 100 feet d. The patient must stand 100 feet from the chart to read it dearly C. 8. While assessing a newborn, the nurse finds epicanthal folds and large spacing between the eyes. Based on this finding, which condition is this infant at risk for? a. Meningitis b. Down syndrome C. Horner's syndrome d. Central nervous system injury A nurse is teaching a class on the pathophysiology of the eyes. Which statement by a student would indicate a need for further teaching a. "Glaucoma is a common disease in children." b. "Diabetic retinopathy is an important cause of blindness." c. "Cataracts are caused by the clouding of the crystalline lens." d. "Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is caused by drusen 9. 10. What is the function of the inner ear? a. It promotes lubrication of the ear. b. Itacts as a barrier against foreign bodies. c. It helps to maintain the balance of the body d. It equalizes air pressure on both the sides of the eardrum. 11. The nurse is assessing a patient who reports having lost the sense of smell. Which cranial nerve may be affected in this patient? Cranial nerve Cranial nerve IX Cranial nerve X d. Cranial nerve XII

Answer 1

Q.6:

Correct answer: option d

Rational:

Itching and slight bleeding on the moderation malignant melanoma.

So option d is correct.

Q7:

Correct answer: option c

Snell and chart 20/100 indicates patient can see the things at 20 feet interview, where as healthy eye can see at the interval 100 feet.

Q8:

Correct answer: option c

This is indicates the horners eye.

Q9:

Correct answer: option a

Glaucoma is not commonly seen in children.

Q10

Correct answer: option c

Inner ear help to maintain balance of the body.

Q11

Correct answer: option d