A nurse is assessing a client's internal eye structures with an ophthalmoscope. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Position the examination light toward the client's face.

Stand on the right side of the client when examining the left eye.

Dim the lights in the room prior to the examination.

Place the ophthalmoscope directly against the client's forehead.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. The examination light of the ophthalmoscope should be directed toward the client's eye, not the client's face.

B. When examining the left eye, the nurse should stand on the right side of the client to facilitate proper alignment of the ophthalmoscope with the client's eye.

C. Dimming the lights in the room may improve visualization of the client's internal eye

structures, but it is not typically necessary for ophthalmoscopic examination and may hinder the nurse's ability to assess the client effectively.

D. Placing the ophthalmoscope directly against the client's forehead would not facilitate proper examination of the internal eye structures and may cause discomfort to the client.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Burning sensation is a potential adverse effect of permethrin 5% cream application. It may cause transient discomfort or irritation at the site of application.

B. Discoloration is not a common adverse effect associated with permethrin cream application.

C. Photosensitivity is not typically associated with the use of permethrin cream.

D. Alopecia (hair loss) is not a common adverse effect of permethrin cream application.

A. Normal ECG with p wave preceding every QRS complex B. The strip shows bradycardia an is not consistent with atrial fibrillation C. Shows atrial fibrillation with tachycardia and absent p waves. D. Shows ventricular tachycardia

Correct Answer is C

No explanation

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A nurse is assessing a client's internal eye structures with an ophthalmoscope. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is teaching the parent of a school-age child who has scabies about the application of permethrin 5% cream. The nurse should include which of the following as a potential adverse effect of the medication?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A nurse is interpreting the cardiac rhythm strip of a client who was admitted with syncope. Which of the following images indicates that the client has atrial fibrillation?

Correct Answer is C

A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a client who has right ventricular heart failure. Which of the following is an expected finding?

A nurse delegates tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP). When admitting a client who is experiencing acute liver failure and who has ascites and an NG tube, which of the following tasks is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the LPN?

A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month-old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is performing a skin assessment for a client who is on bedrest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent a pressure injury?

A nurse in an urgent care clinic is collecting admission history from a client who is at 16 weeks of gestation and has bacterial vaginosis. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clinical findings are associated with this infection?

A nurse is checking laboratory results for a client. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates hypervolemia?

A client who is having suicidal thoughts tells the nurse, "It just does not seem worth it anymore. Why not end my misery?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?