this is the cause of presbyopia
what is aging?
these are signs that a wound is healing well
what is no signs of infection, well approximated, reduced wound size, reduced pain, new tissue growth
this is the most effective nursing intervention for conductive hearing loss
what is remove the earwax?
Ethical principle that states nurse's must tell the truth to their patients
What is veracity?
thick purulent drainage, matty eyelashes, feels like sand is in eyes
what is bacterial conjunctivitis?
This condition causes difficulty seeing distant objects clearly
what is myopia?
This common bacterial skin infection is always found near hair
what is Folliculitis?
this is how tinnitus is diagnosed
patient subjective reports and medication usage assessment
these are preventatives for skin cancer
what are wide brimmed hats and sunscreen?
this is the diagnostic for skin cancer
what is a skin biopsy?
this is the best way to reduce the spread of conunctivitis
what is hand washing?
these two skin conditions have flare-ups that are oftentimes caused by stress
what are eczema and psoriasis?
This type of hearing loss results from obstruction of sound transmission
What is conductive hearing loss?
this is why topical antibiotics don't treat cellulitis
the infection is on the dermis
Believing that the way you think, act, and believe is the right, normal, and natural way to be.
What is ethnocentrism?
This exam tests for color blindness
what is Ishihara?
what is a bacteria culture on the honey crust?
nursing interventions for sensorineural hearing loss
decrease external noise, speak with a deeper voice
name two ways to reduce pressure injuries in patients
long term use of this medication can lead to increased risk for cataracts
what are corticosteroids?
this disease is linked to increased ocular pressure
what is glaucoma?
this is the first line treatment for impetigo
what is topical mupirocin?
when a patient has vertigo, they have a disturbance in this part of the ear
what is the semicircular canal?
the 6 cardinal fields of gaze tests these cranial nerves
III, IV, VI
name 3 age related changes in the body
decreased GFR, cough reflex weakens, decrease in water intake, loss of lung elasticity, electrolyte imbalances, decreased bladder function