Diagnostic Tests
Eyes 1
Eyes 2
Ears 1
Ears 2
100
  • Visual acuity is determined by this test

Snellen Test

100
  • The nurse should not try to avoid common phrases like “see what I mean” when communicating which this type of patient
  • The blind patient
100
  • This term refers to the eyes moving medially to keep an object in focus as it moves closer to the patient’s face
  • Convergence
100
  • Otosclerosis can cause this type of hearing loss

Conductive


100

A brain tumor can cause this type of hearing loss

Central

200
  • Legal blindness is classified as having this visual acuity (or worse) even with corrective lenses

20/200

200
  • This is the term for the transparent central portion of the sclera

Cornea

200
  • When the eye cannot properly focus light on the retina, it is known as this type of error

Refractory

200
  • Otitis media is typically caused by migration of bacteria from this anatomical area

Nasopharynx

200
  • If a hearing aid is whistling, the nurse should instruct the patient to do this
  • Reinsert the ear mold
300
  • This is what is used to screen for and diagnose glaucoma

Tonometry

300
  • 1-2 weeks before having vision-correcting surgery, the patient should stop doing this

contact lenses

300
  • The nurse would advise the patient with this disorder to ensure they do not accidentally use family member’s towels

Conjunctivitis

300
  • The patient with labyrinthitis should be taught to increase this

Hydration

300
  • Otosclerosis involves ankylosis of this tiny bone in the middle ear
  • Stapes
400
  • This test allows the examiner to evaluate vestibular function

Romberg Test

400
  • Antihistamines can cause or exacerbate this common eye disorder that causes the patient to feel like sand is in their eye
  • Dry eye syndrome
400
  • In this disorder, the patient reports excessive tearing, redness and swelling of the eyelid, and matting of the eyelashes during sleep

Blepharitis

400
  • A viral infection causes this type of otitis media

Serous

400
  • When performing the Rinne test, air conduction is longer than bone conduction in this type of hearing loss
  • Sensorineural
500
  • When administering the Weber test, sound lateralizes to the “good” ear with this type of hearing loss

Sensorineural

500
  • Having grey eyes is a risk factor for this disorder
  • Age-related macular degeneration
500
  • The nurse teaches patients to wear sunglasses when outside to help prevent this disorder affecting the lens of the eye
  • Cataracts
500

This disorder affects diabetics and has a high mortality rate if untreated

Malignant external otitis

500
  • The physician performs this procedure when inserting tubes in the tympanic membrane of a toddler with frequent ear infections
  • Myringotomy
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