Which ocular disorder, commonly called nearsightedness, involves difficulty seeing distant objects clearly?
Explanation
This question tests the understanding of common refractive errors. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is specifically the inability to see distant objects clearly, while hyperopia (farsightedness) is the inability to see near objects clearly.
Other questions
Which ocular disorder is characterized by the clouding of the lens within the eye, disrupting the balance between water and proteins?
What is the normal range for intraocular pressure (IOP)?
Which type of glaucoma is characterized by the drainage angle between the cornea and iris remaining open, but with impeded fluid outflow?
What is the medical term for a ruptured eardrum?
A patient is experiencing a sensation of ringing in the ears without any external auditory stimuli. What is this condition called?
Which part of the eye is responsible for color vision and visual acuity?
What is the common name for external otitis?
Which diagnostic test is used to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) to check for glaucoma?
What is the primary cause of acute otitis media?
A progressive corneal disorder characterized by the thinning and distortion of the cornea into a conical shape is known as what?
What procedure involves the surgical reconstruction of the eardrum?
Which of the following is a potential cause of a tympanic membrane perforation?
The Epley maneuver is a physical therapy technique used to treat what condition?
What is the primary function of the three ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes) in the middle ear?
What ocular condition can be caused by long-term exposure to wind, UV light, or dust, resulting in a raised thickening of the conjunctiva?
In the management of external otitis, what is a key nursing intervention regarding patient education?
Which medication category is commonly used to treat ototoxicity-related symptoms?
What is the primary diagnostic approach for cerumen impaction?
What is the term for a benign tumor that develops on the vestibular nerve, which connects the inner ear to the brain?
Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive eye disease that results from what underlying physiological issue?
Which of the following is a common symptom of acute otitis media in very young children?
What is the primary medical therapy for a chemical burn to the eye in an emergent setting?
What is the medical term for the condition of unequally sized pupils?
Which of the following is a common cause of chronic otitis media?
Which ocular disorder is known as a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and is typically characterized by increased intraocular pressure?
What part of the ear is responsible for maintaining our sense of balance and spatial orientation?
A patient with a globe rupture requires what immediate nursing action to protect the eye?
Which term describes the condition commonly known as 'pink eye'?
What is the primary purpose of a myringotomy?
An ocular disorder characterized by the gradual loss of central vision, which is a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults, is known as what?
What is the primary role of the Eustachian tube?
Which nursing intervention is crucial for a patient with hyphema?
What is the primary mechanism of ototoxicity?
According to the text, a patient with a corneal abrasion may present with all of the following symptoms EXCEPT:
What is the primary function of the pinna (auricle) of the ear?
Which of the following conditions is NOT a refractive error of the eye?
What is the recommended nursing intervention for a patient who has just undergone cataract surgery?
What is a key difference between open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma?
Which of these is a common complication of chronic otitis media?
Which part of the ear contains the ossicles (malleus, incus, and stapes)?
A patient reports seeing halos and glares around lights, along with gradual loss of peripheral vision. These symptoms are most indicative of which ocular disorder?
The medical management of a patient with a foreign body in the ear may involve which procedure?
Which condition is a viral infection caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV) that primarily affects the retina?
What is the term for the innermost layer of the eye which contains photoreceptor cells?
Which of these is NOT listed as a common cause of tympanic membrane perforation?
What is the primary goal of medical management for glaucoma?
Which of these is a common intervention for managing the symptoms of tinnitus?
The administration of cerumenolytic agents is a medical therapy for what condition?
A patient with a blowout fracture of the eye orbit would likely exhibit all of the following symptoms EXCEPT: