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Term for near sightedness
what is myopia
what would you do for a neighbor that had a penetrating wound to the eye with the object protruding from the eye?
what is stabilize the object, place pad on opposite eye, and try not to move either eye.
increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision.
what is glaucoma
Term for
fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss in adults.
what is meniere's
proper administration of ear drops
what is instruct pt to place infected air up, pull the pinna up and back instill drops, wait 5-10 minutes before moving position.
Term for farsightedness
what is hyperopia
what should be done for a chemical splash in the eye?
what is irrigate with normal saline or tap water.
what is the first line of treatment for glaucoma
what is Beta-Blockers because they decrease the pressure in the eye.
what are sx of meniere's
what is a sensation of fullness or pressure
tinnitus, such as ringing, roaring, humming, and swooshing sounds.
fluctuating, progressive hearing loss
periodic episodes of vertigo
headaches, discomfort in ears.
what is presbycusis
what is age related hearing loss
a condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively unable to focus on objects close to the viewer. AKA old eye.
what is presbyopia
what is the snellen chart used to test
what is used to measure visual acuity
what are symptoms of macular degeneration
what is distortion of central vision, straight lines appear crooked, gradual or acute painless vision loss, drusen (small yellowish white lesions), subretinal fluid or hemorrhage, exudates.
Diet for meniere's
what is
low salt/sugar diet because where salt goes water follows. prevent fluid build up.
high iron diet to increase the production of red blood cells.
how is the best way to improve communication with a pt with presbycusis?
what is speak facing the client, ensure hearing aids are adjusted, talk in a lower pitch voice
constriction of the eye?
what is myotic
when is someone determined legally blind using the snellen chart?
what is when they cannot see the big E (20/200)
what are symptoms of cataracts
what is blurred-hazy vision, green/yellow halo, white or gray discoloration of pupil, gradual loss of vision.
What is a stapedectomy?
what is excision of the stapes and placing prosthesis.
uses a tuning fork to check for differences in bone conduction and air conduction
what is the rinne test
increased intraocular pressure that results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision.
what is glaucoma
what are ishihara chromatic plates used for
what is to test for color vision
describe proper administration of eye drops.
what is instruct pt to tilt head backward, pull lower eyelid down, instill drops, hold inner canthus for 1-2 minutes.
what would be included in the plan of care post stapedectomy
what is avoid high altitudes and flying, do not blow nose, do not lift heavy objects, do not bend at waist, try not to strain with a bowel movement.
done by placing the stem of a vibrating tuning fork on the midline of the head and having the patient indicate in which ear the tone can be heard.
for bone conduction.
what is the weber test