Which part of the eye controls how much light enters?
Iris
This is the black circle in the center of the eye.
The pupil
What eye chart is commonly used to test distance vision?
Snellen chart
Cleaning your ears with cotton swabs is recommended.
False
Which structure focuses light onto the retina?
Lens
What does the abbreviation PERRLA stand for?
A patient says, "Everything looks blurry, even with my glasses."
What body system should the nurse assess first?
Eyes (vision assessment)
A patient reports ringing in the ears.
What is this symptom called?
Tinnitus
Which eye disease is caused by increased intraocular pressure?
Glaucoma
What is the medical term for being nearsighted ?
Myopia
Which eye disorder causes clouding of the lens?
Cataracts
What sense do your ears help with besides hearing?
Balance
Red, swollen, itchy eye with discharge.
Conjunctivitis
What nerve carries visual information to the brain?
Optic nerve
What is the medical term for earwax?
Cerumen
This part of the ear helps you hear.
The Cochlea