Nurs 242 Exam 3 - Questions/answers

A patient presents with a lid turned inward toward their eye. The eyelashes have caused irritation, and a secondary infection has occurred as a result. What is their condition called? {Ans: Entropion}When the tympanic membrane is Amber colored or yellow, what might be the cause? {Ans: Serous fluid behind the membrane}Also called a skin tether, this can cause fibrosis and pulls the skin inward. {Ans: Dimpling}Deep tendon reflex- hit elbow resulting in elbow extension {Ans: Triceps}When a patient has a deficit in their articulation, how would you document their speech? {Ans: This is dysarthria.}A patient attempts to close their eyes but the lids are unable to close fully. This puts the patient at an increased risk for? {Ans: This condition of Lagopthalmos creates a risk for dry eyes and infection.}