Test Taking Tips
Step one when getting a new question
What is read through the whole question and all the answers?
Explained very simply, glaucoma is
Increased intraocular pressure.
Normal visual acuity and measurement tool for visual acuity
20/20 by Snellen chart
Visualize inner ear or instill eardrops in an adult
What is pull pinna up and back?
Another word for epistaxis
Nosebleed
True/False: A response that includes the word "always" is always right.
False
Normal or abnormal: strabismus in a 6 month old
abnormal
Acute angle-closure
Visualize inner ear or instill eardrops in a child younger than 3 yo.
What is pull earlobe down and back?
Another word for nostril
Nare
Get a good night's sleep, eat a good breakfast
What do to before taking the NCLEX?
Key finding that may indicate retinal detachment
Administer drops first, then ointment
Part of hearing aid that goes into ear first.
Earmold
The organism of concern with strep throat
Group A streptococcus
What does ADPIE stand for?
Assess, diagnose, plan, implementation, evaluation
Lab value to monitor heparin
Normal intraocular pressure (IOP)
10-15 mm Hg
You see patient has taken out hearing aids and left them on the bedside table...
Assist patient to store in container to prevent loss.
Key findings to indicate allergic rhinitis (name two)
Itchy, watery eyes, itchy throat, dark circles, cobblestoning of conjunctiva and posterior pharynx, clear nasal drainage
Framework for prioritizing
ABCs, Maslow's, Nursing process (ADPIE)
Reversal medication for Eliquis (apixaban)
Andexanet alfa or PCC
Cranial nerves that move the eyes
What are III, IV, and VI?
Ear issue where patient should have medical alert ID.
Meniere's syndrome
upright, leaning slightly forward