« previous next »

Author Question: Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to see when examining the eyes of a black ... (Read 72 times)

lbcchick

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of these assessment findings would the nurse expect to see when examining the eyes of a black patient?
 
  a. Increased night vision
  b. Dark retinal background
  c. Increased photosensitivity
  d. Narrowed palpebral fissures

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing in age-related changes in the eye for a class. Which of these physiologic changes is responsible for presbyopia?
 
  a. Degeneration of the cornea
  b. Loss of lens elasticity
  c. Decreased adaptation to darkness
  d. Decreased distance vision abilities


Cnarkel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
An ethnically based variability in the color of the iris and in retinal pigmentation exists, with darker irides having darker retinas behind them.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The lens loses elasticity and decreases its ability to change shape to accommodate for near vision. This condition is called presbyopia.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

lbcchick

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


Cnarkel

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Assessment of the Buccal Mucosa Assessment of the Buccal Mucosa
Responsibilities of the nurse manager Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Common errors in blood pressure assessment Common errors in blood pressure assessment
Black sharecroppers evicted from their tenant farms were photographed by Arthur Rothstein along a .. Black sharecroppers evicted from their tenant farms were photographed by Arthur Rothstein along a ..
Physical Findings of Cardiac Tamponade Physical Findings of Cardiac Tamponade
Ripening black cherries (Prunus serotina) release ethylene that stimulates abscission of the fruits Ripening black cherries (Prunus serotina) release ethylene that stimulates abscission of the fruits
Video: Four Giant Convection Cells oF Earth

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library