NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION

Programme:                Bachelor of Nursing Science

Course Code:               NSS 513

Course Title:              Ophthalmology in Nursing

Time allowed:                         3hours                                                                                                                                                                      

Instruction:                 Answer any 5 questions only.

1a. List the six muscles of the eye (6marks)

1b.Describe the physiology of human eye (14 marks)

2a. Describe the physiology of sight (10 marks)

2b. Explain the common defects of the eye (10 marks)

3a. What Are the Causes of Pinkeye (10 marks)

3b. Describe cornea ulcer (10 marks)

4. Describe the two main types of glaucoma (20 marks)

5a. Describe the changes in the eye during ageing (15 marks).

5b. Highlight the management of diabetic retinopathy (5 marks)

6 Good lighting can make the difference between seeing and not seeing for older adults.  

1. Describe the lighting tips for the elderly (13 marks)

      b.   Changes in the Eye Properties (7 marks)

7. Write briefly on the following:

    a. Management of Abrasions (5 marks)

    b. Contusions of the eyeball (9 marks)

    c. Management of Rupture of the eyeball (6 marks)