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ahriuashd

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is performing a vision examination. Which of these charts is most widely used for vision examinations?
 
  a. Snellen
  b. Shetllen
  c. Smoollen
  d. Schwellon

Question 2

An 85-year-old man has come in for a physical examination, and the nurse notices that he uses a cane. When documenting general appearance, the nurse should document this information under the section that covers:
 
  a. Posture.
  b. Mobility.
  c. Mood and affect.
  d. Physical deformity.


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

ANS: A
The Snellen eye chart is most widely used for vision examinations. The other options are not tests for vision examinations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Use of assistive devices would be documented under the mobility section. The other responses are all other categories of the general appearance section of the health history.


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