Nur 634 Exam 1 Questions) With Correct Answers

Swelling of optic disc and anterior bulging of physiologic cup {Ans: papilledema}gradual vision loss arises from? {Ans: cataracts or macular degeneration}hearing loss associated with aging {Ans: presbycusis}enlarged skull may signify? {Ans: hydrocephalus or Paget disease}S/S Sjogren's syndrome {Ans: dry eyes and dry mouth, difficulty swallowing}double vision, caused by lesions in brainstem or cerebellum {Ans: diplopia}The palpebral fissure is: a) the border between the cornea and sclera b) the open space between the eyelids c) the angle where the eyelids meet d) visible on the upper and lower lids at the inner canthus {Ans: B}name 2 tests used for vision {Ans: static finger wiggle test and kinetic red target test}xerostomia {Ans: dry mouth}a black line on the gingiva may indicate? {Ans: lead poisoning}a light-headed, swimming sensation or feeling of fainting or falling caused by decreased blood flow to brain or heart irregularity causing decreased cardiac output {Ans: presyncope}red painless eye {Ans: Subconjuncitval hemorage}dilation of the pupils {Ans: mydriases}this is the orange flow in the pupil {Ans: red reflex}Condition of dizziness, "room spinning" {Ans: vertigo}test done by placing tuning fork on the middle of the head; used