NURS 629 Ped Exam 4 Questions.pdf

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TESTED AND CONFIRMED A+ ANSWERS Strabismus Correct Answer: Misalignment of the eyes. Lazy eye or cross-eyed. Results in loss of depth perception and double vision. Assessment techniques to detect ... strabismus Correct Answer: Red light reflex Cover-uncover test Deviation of the weak eye outward Correct Answer: Exotropia Deviation of the weak eye inward Correct Answer: Esotropia Visual axis of one eye is higher than the fellow fixating eye Correct Answer: Hordeolum Correct Answer: Sty; an acute infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid Obstruction of the sebaceous glands or eyelid. Staphylococcal aureus is the most common causative organism. What might a patient with a hordeolum complain of Correct Answer: Swollen, red, painful lesion on the lid margin Itchiness of the eyelid Pimple or abscess in either lid External - next to eyelash Internal - under eyelid Painful swelling Typically developssuddenly Treatment for a hordeolum Correct Answer: Warm compresses-20 minutes qid Antimicrobial ointment or drops Good eye hygiene and hand washing Chalzion Correct Answer: Chronic inflammation of the eyelid. Blocked meibomian gland - may result from internal hordeolum. Often not painful but sensation of pressure. Develop over weeks to months [Show More]

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