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What is meant by “higher sensitivity” in signal detection theory? 

What is the purpose of the 6 cardinal fields of gaze?

In providing patient teaching for acute bacterial conjunctivitis, the nurse would evaluate the patient as understanding the teaching if the patient stated which of the following?

Otosclerosis results from formation of new bone along which bone of the middle ear? 

A nurse is assisting with data collection for a patient with macular degeneration. Which symptoms would the nurse expect to be present. (Select all that apply)

The nurse is collecting data from a patient with a detached retina. Which findings does the nurse expect in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

Match the following diseases in Column A with each appropriate description in Column B.

The nurse is caring for a patient after eye surgery. Which activities would the nurse teach a patient to avoid so that intraocular pressure is not increased after eye surgery? (Select all that apply)

Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid.

The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) about symptoms to report. Which patient statement regarding symptoms indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?