The nurse is planning to assess the visual acuity of a client. ...

[silviawilliams41]

The nurse is planning to assess the visual acuity of a client. Which of the following tools can the nurse use to do this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Snellen chart
  2. Penlight
  3. Cotton wisp
  4. Rosenbaum pocket screener
  5. Sharp object
  6. Newspaper

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that he does not want to develop macular degeneration like his mother. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client as being risk factors for the development of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. There is greater risk as people age.
  2. Women are at greater risk than men.
  3. African Americans are at greater risk than Caucasians.
  4. Family history of macular degeneration increases risk.
  5. Smoking does not increase risk.
  6. Alcohol prevents the onset of this disorder.

[strudel15]

Answer to Question 1

1, 4, 6
Visual acuity can be assessed by using a Snellen chart, the Rosenbaum pocket vision screener, or a newspaper. A penlight is not used to assess visual acuity. A cotton wisp is used to test for a corneal reflex. A sharp object can be used to assess cutaneous reflexes.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 4
Recent statistics show that macular degeneration is age related and that women are at greater risk than men. Family history and smoking are also significant risk factors. Caucasians are at greater risk than African Americans. Alcohol does not prevent the onset of this disorder.