a client is diagnosed with glaucoma the provider needs to determine if it is open angle glaucoma or closed angle glaucoma what test does the nurse ant

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Multi Dimensional Care | Final Exam

1. A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. The provider needs to determine if it is open-angle glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. What test does the nurse anticipate?

A. Ultrasonic imaging
B. Gonioscopy
C. Corneal staining
D. Electroretinography

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Gonioscopy is the appropriate test to anticipate in this scenario. It is used to distinguish between open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma by examining the angle where the iris meets the cornea. Choice A, ultrasonic imaging, is not typically used to differentiate between these types of glaucoma. Choice C, corneal staining, is used to detect corneal abrasions and defects, not to differentiate between types of glaucoma. Choice D, electroretinography, is a test that measures the electrical responses of various cell types in the retina and is not specific to differentiating between open-angle and closed-angle glaucoma.

2. What should the nurse do first if they are stuck by a needle?

A. Seek medical attention
B. Flush the exposed skin with water
C. Complete an incident report
D. Report the exposure

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

A. Prolonged exposure to loud noises
B. Medications
C. Presbycusis
D. Otitis media

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

4. A client with a diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus develops pneumonia. What type of infection is this?

A. An opportunistic infection
B. A root cause infection
C. A pathogenic infection
D. A nosocomial infection

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: An opportunistic infection. In patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), infections like pneumonia are considered opportunistic because they take advantage of a weakened immune system. Option B, root cause infection, is incorrect as it does not describe the nature of the infection in relation to the patient's condition. Option C, pathogenic infection, is incorrect because while pneumonia is caused by pathogens, in the context of HIV, it is specifically termed as an opportunistic infection. Option D, nosocomial infection, is also incorrect as it refers to infections acquired in a healthcare setting, not related to the patient's HIV status.