N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice

N109: Foundations in Nursing Practice Study Guide

Chapter Five Practice Exam 1. The transparent front of the eye that helps to converge light rays as they enter the eye is called the: a. Conjunctiva b. Cornea c. Sclera d. Lens 2. The flexible curved structure in the eye that changes shape to focus light rays onto the retina is called the: a. Conjunctiva b. Cornea c. Sclera d. Lens 3. An infection of the membrane lining the eyelids is called: a. Conjunctivitis b. Corneal abrasion c. Photophobia d. Retinopathy 4. As individuals age, the lens in the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close. This condition is called: a. Myopia b. Hyperopia c. Glaucoma d. Presbyopia 5. The nurse is taking care of an elderly patient who states, “My vision isn’t what it used to be. I can’t always distinguish colors and my vision is pretty cloudy.” The astute nurse knows that this patient probably has: a. Cataracts b. Glaucoma c. Age-related macular degeneration d. Retinal detachment

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