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NCBORN Certification for Registered Nurses of Opthalmology
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- OCULAR CONDITIONS
- Developmental
- Age-related
- Presbyopia
- Myopia
- Astigmatism
- Hyperopia
- Normal Anatomy
- Congenital and Hereditary
- Strabismus and Amblyopia
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Retinoblastoma
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Marfan's Disease
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Other
- Systemic
- Endocrine
- Diabetes
- Graves' Disease
- Thyroid Conditions
- Pituitary Tumors
- Hypertension
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Rheumatologic Disorders
- Lupus Erythematosus
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Temporal Arteritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Acquired
- Lid Disorders
- Conjunctival Disorders
- Corneal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle
- Open Angle
- Low Tension
- Ocular Hypertension
- Neovascular
- Secondary
- Angle Closure
- Cataracts
- Retinal Disorders
- Macular Dysfunctions
- Neurological
- Inflammations and Infections
- Nutritional Deficiencies
- Lacrimal Disorders
- Pupillary Disorders
- Other
- Trauma
- Malignancies/Tumors
- PHARMACOLOGY
- Administration Routes and Techniques
- Topical
- Drops
- Ointments
- Other
- Injections
- Intraocular
- Retrobulbar
- Intravenous
- Subconjunctival
- Oral
- Hyperosmotics/Osmotics
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Types and Effects of Drugs
- Mydriatics
- Antibiotics
- Miotics
- Cycloplegics
- Corticosteroids
- Anesthetics
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory
- Hyperosmotics/Osmotics
- Beta Blockers
- Systemic
- Antivirals
- Lubricants
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Diagnostics
- Antimetabolites
- Viscoelastics
- Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- Prostaglandins
- NURSING ASSESSMENT OF THE OPHTHALMIC PATIENT
- Health History
- Patient Interviewing
- Medical/Ocular History
- Medication History
- Problems and Findings
- Family History
- Allergies
- Laboratory Results
- Vital Signs
- Basic Diagnostic Tests and Techniques
- Visual Acuity
- Snellen
- Jaeger Near
- Other Charts
- Pinhole
- Hand/Fingers
- Color
- Ishihara
- Macular Function
- Amsler Grid
- Stereopsis
- Visual Field
- Muscle Function
- Keratometry
- Pachymetry
- Pupils
- Special Diagnostic Tests
- Patient Preparation
- Types of Procedures
- Angiography
- Tonometry
- Direct and Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Ophthalmic Photography
- Ultrasound
- Tear Function
- Slit Lamp Examination
- Gonioscopy
- Fundus
- Other
- Specular Microscopy
- Exophthalmometry
- Corneal Topography
- Ocular Imaging
- Complications
- Triage
- CLINICAL AND PERIOPERATIVE PROCEDURES
- Operative Procedures
- Laser
- YAG
- Argon/Green
- Excimer
- Diode
- Intraocular
- Cataract Extractions
- Glaucoma
- Keratoplasties
- Retinal-Vitreal Procedures
- Foreign Body Removal
- Evisceration
- Extraocular
- Pterygium Excision
- Chalazion Incision
- Lesion Excision
- Enucleation
- Muscle Procedures
- Lacrimal Procedures
- Oculoplastics
- Lids
- Trauma
- Cornea
- Retinal Procedures
- Refractive
- Perioperative Procedures and Care
- Supplies and Instrumentation
- Aseptic Technique
- Physiological Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Discharge Planning
- Patient and Family Teaching
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Self-Care
- Medications
- Psychological Aspects
- Ocular Dressings
- Wound Care
- Emergencies
- Complications
- Hemorrhage
- Corneal Abrasion
- Vasovagal Response
- Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest
- Retinal/Vitreal
- Intraocular Pressure
- Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome
- Visual Impairment and Blindness
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Low Vision
- Community and National Resources
- Counseling
- Trauma
- PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
- Ethics
- Legal Aspects
- Professional Practice
- Confidentiality
- Patient Rights and Informed Consent
- Release of Documentation
- Documentation
- Management and Supervision
- Staff
- Patient and Family
- Professional
- Materials and Equipment
- Patient and Staff Education
- Ocular Hygiene and Preventive Care
- Safety and Prevention
- Ocular Trauma
- Infection Control
- Environmental Hazards
- National Patient Safety Goals
- Patient Teaching
- Principles and Methods
- Disease Process