A patient with bacterial conjunctivitis is being discharged from the eye clinic. Which instruction best reduces transmission of the infection?
Correct answer: B. Wash hands before and after touching the eyes
- A. Share clean towels with family members
- B. Wash hands before and after touching the eyes
- C. Cover both eyes continuously during the day
- D. Stop cleaning discharge when redness improves
Explanation
Hand hygiene before and after eye care prevents transferring organisms to the other eye or another person. Towels should not be shared, and eye covering is not routinely required.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Eye and ENT Nursing
Covers nursing care for cataract, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, retinal disorders, ear infections, hearing loss, vertigo, sinusitis, tonsillitis and laryngeal disease. It includes visual and hearing assessment, eye and ear medication administration, postoperative precautions, airway concerns and the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Practise Eye and ENT Nursing
50 free Eye and ENT Nursing MCQs from Medical Surgical Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Medical Surgical Nursing questions like this
Medical Surgical Nursing is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Eye and ENT Nursing questions
Which test is commonly used to screen for red-green colour vision deficiency?
A patient with a new tracheostomy after laryngeal surgery has thick secretions and noisy airflow. Which nursing action is most appropriate first?
A patient with vertigo is prescribed meclizine. Which adverse effect should the nurse teach the patient to expect?
A patient suddenly develops painless loss of vision in one eye and describes a dark area in the visual field. Which action should the nurse take?
Which finding is expected during a normal Weber hearing test?
A patient with otitis externa asks how to protect the ear while bathing. Which instruction should the nurse give?