CNA Practice Test
Restorative careQuestion 651 of 1700

What is glaucoma?

  1. A clouding of the eye lens
  2. A blind spot in center vision
  3. High pressure on the optic nerve
  4. A disorder of swallowing and speech
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Correct answer: High pressure on the optic nerve

Glaucoma comes from pressure on the optic nerve. It can cause loss of side vision, blind spots, or blindness.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.7: Assisting With Sensory Deficits

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026