Author Question: A school-age child comes into the emergency department with tearing and pain in the right eye. Which ... (Read 85 times)

corkyiscool3328 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A school-age child comes into the emergency department with tearing and pain in the right eye. Which method will the nurse use to assess for foreign body under the upper eye lid?

A) Evert the upper lid.
B) Apply topical anesthesia to the upper lid.
C) Apply cool water to the lid to cause it to retract.
D) Catch the child's attention with a toy so that he looks down.

Question 2

The outpatient care clinic receives the 2020 National Health Goals that focus on prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of vision problems. What should the nurse remind each patient to do to ensure eye health?

A) Flush the eyes every day with cool water.
B) Instill artificial tears in the eyes at least twice a day.
C) Cleanse the eyes with soap and warm water while taking a shower.
D) Use personal protective eyewear during recreation and hazardous situations.

nguyenhoanhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Foreign bodies such as sand or dirt that are loose on the conjunctiva can be removed by gentle wiping with a well-moistened, sterile, cotton-tipped applicator after the eyelid is everted. Topical anesthetic, cool water, and diversion are not appropriate methods to assess for a foreign body under the upper eye lid.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Nurses can help the nation achieve the 2020 National Health Goals that focus on prevention, early detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of vision problems by reminding all patients to use personal protective eyewear in recreational activities and hazardous situations around the home. This goal will not be met by instructing patients to flush the eyes with water, use artificial tears, or cleanse the eyes with soap and warm water.