Author Question: What action should the school nurse take for a child who has a hematoma (black eye) with no ... (Read 29 times)

azncindy619 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What action should the school nurse take for a child who has a hematoma (black eye) with no hemorrhage into the anterior chamber?

a. Apply a warm moist pack.
b. Have the child keep the eyes open.
c. Apply ice for the first 24 hours.
d. Refer to an ophthalmologist immediately.

Question 2

30. The nurse is teaching parents of a child with cataracts about the upcoming treatment. The nurse should give the parents what information about the treatment of cataracts?

a. The treatment may require more than one surgery.
b. It is corrected with biconcave lenses that focus rays on the retina.
c. Cataracts require surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it.
d. Treatment is with a corrective lenses; no surgery is necessary.

livaneabi · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The care for a hematoma eye injury with no hemorrhage into the anterior chamber is to apply ice for the first 24 hours. A warm moist pack should not be applied, and the child should keep the eyes closed. Referral to an ophthalmologist is recommended if hyphema (hemorrhage into the anterior chamber) is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Treatment for cataracts requires surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it (with an intraocular lens implant, removable contact lens, or prescription glasses). Treatment for glaucoma may require more than one surgery. Anisometropia is treated with corrective lenses. Myopia is corrected with biconcave lenses that focus rays on the retina.