Lab Manual Ch. 16- Eyes

The conjunctiva of the eye is divided into the palpebral portion and the

Bulbar portion

the tarsal plates of the upper eyelid contain

Meibomian glands

Photoreceptors of the eye are located in the eyes

Retina

The middle layer of the eye is known as

The choroid layer

The bony orbit and fat cushion of the eyes serve as

a protector

The functional reflex that allows the eyes to focus on near objects is

accommodation

An adult client tells the nurse that she frequently experiences burning and itching of both eyes. the nurse should assess the client for

allergies

The meibomian Glands secrete

an oily substance to lubricate the eye

While assessing the eye of an adult client, the nurse observes an inward turning of the clients left eye. the nurse should document the client's

asotropia

An adult client tells the nurse that his eyes are painful because he left is contact lenses in too long the day before yesterday. the nurse should instruct the client that prolonged wearing of contact lenses can lead too

corneal damage

While assessing the eyes of an adult client, the nurse uses a wisp of cotton to stimulate the client's

corneal reflex

The nurse has tested the near vision acuity of a 45 year old client. the nurse explains to the client that the client has impaired near vision and discusses a possible reason for the condition. the nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions when the client says that prebyopia is usually due to

decreased accomidation

The nurse has tested the adult clients visual fields and determined that the temporal field is 90 degrees in both eyes. the nurse should

document the findings in the clients records

An adult client tells the nurse that her peripheral vision is not what it used to be and she has a blind spot in her left eye. the nurse should refer the client for evaluation of possible

glaucoma

An adult client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she has had a sudden change in her vision. the nurse should explain that sudden changes in vision are often associated with

head trauma

An adult client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that he has been experiencing double vision for the past few days. the nurse refers the client to a physician for evaluation of possible

increased intracranial pressure

An adult client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that he has had excessive tearing in his left eye. the nurse should assess for

lacrimal obstruction

the optic nerve from each eyeball crosses at the

optc chiasm

The nurse is preparing to examine an adult clients eyes, using a snellen chart. the nurse should

position the client 20 feet away from the chart

Straight movements of the eye ae controlled by the

rectus Muscle

a client visits the local clinic after experiencing head trauma. the client tells the nurse he has a constant blind spot in his right eye. the nurse should

refer the client to an ophthalmologist

A client has tested 20/40 on the distant visual test using the snellen chart. the nurse should

refer the client to an optometrist

The nurse is examining an adult clients eye. the nurse has explained the positions test to the client. the nurse determines that the client needs further instructions when the client says that the positions test

requires the covering of each eye separately

a 45 year old man tells the nurse he occasionally sees spots in front of his eyes. the nurse should

tell the client these often occur with aging

the nurse is caring for a healthy adult client with no history of vision problems. the nurse should tell the client that a through eye examination is recommended every

two years

a client tells the nurse that she has difficulty seeing while driving at night. the nurse should explain to the client that night blindness is often associated with

vitamin a dificiency

an adult client visits the clinic and tells the nurse that he has a throbbing aching pain in his right eye. the nurse should assess for

a foreign body in the eye

ad adult client tells the nurse that he has been expecting gradual vision loss. the nurse should

check the clients blood pressure

the chambers of the eye contain aqueous humor, which help to maintain itraocular pressure and

cleanse the cornea

An adult client tells the nurse his father has cataracts. he asks the nurse about risk factors for cataracts. The nurse should instruct the client that a potential risk factor is

ultraviolet light exposure