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dalyningkenk

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is testing the visual acuity of a patient in the outpatient clinic. The nurse's instructions for this test include asking the patient to
 
  a. stand 20 feet from the wall chart.
  b. follow the examiner's finger with the eyes only.
  c. look at an object far away and then near to the eyes.
  d. look straight ahead while a light is shone into the eyes.

Question 2

When obtaining a health history from a 49-year-old patient, which patient statement is most important to communicate to the primary health care provider?
 
  a. My eyes are dry now.
  b. It is hard for me to see at night.
  c. My vision is blurry when I read.
  d. I can't see as far over to the side.


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jaygar71

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When the Snellen chart is used to check visual acuity, the patient should stand 20 feet away. Accommodation is tested by looking at an object at both near and far distances. Shining a pen light into the eyes tests for pupil response. Following the examiner's fingers with the eyes tests extraocular movements.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The decrease in peripheral vision may indicate glaucoma, which is not a normal visual change associated with aging and requires rapid treatment. The other patient statements indicate visual problems (presbyopia, dryness, and lens opacity) that are considered a normal part of aging.


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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