Eye, Ear, and Nose Injuries

Lesson 2: Identify Principles of Application of a Dressing to an Eye Injury

Exercises: Lesson 2

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EXERCISES, LESSON 2

 

INSTRUCTIONS: The following exercises are to be answered by marking the lettered response(s) that best answer(s) the question or best completes the incomplete statement or by writing the answer in the space provided.

 

After you have completed all the exercises, turn to "Solutions to Exercises" at the end of the lesson and check your answers.

 

 

1. Which of the following statements is NOT a reason to use an eye dressing?

a. Holds extrusion in place.

 

b. Absorbs secretions and blood.

 

c. Limits movement and usage of the eye.

 

d. Reassures casualty that he has a minor wound.

 

2. What can happen if the patient squeezes his eyelids tightly shut?

a. Can cause further damage to the brain.

 

b. Can cause further damage to the eyeball.

 

c. Will not allow air to seep through.

 

d. Will not allow for blood to circulate properly.

 

3. Why should you not push an extruded eyeball back into it's socket?

 

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4. When is a pressure dressing applied to an eye injury?

 

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