Free BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Practice Question

A 34-year-old male presents to the emergency department after being struck in the face with a metal object during a construction accident. He complains of severe eye pain and blurred vision. Upon inspection, you notice a tear-shaped pupil and blood in the anterior chamber of the eye. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

  • Irrigate the eye thoroughly to remove foreign bodies

  • Administer a topical anesthetic and perform a visual acuity test

  • Shield the eye and urgently refer to an ophthalmologist

  • Patch the affected eye and administer systemic steroids

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BCEN Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) / 
Trauma
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