When performing the corneal light reflex assessment, the nurse ...

[Jipu 123]

When performing the corneal light reflex assessment, the nurse notes that the light is reflected at 2 o'clock in each eye. The nurse should:
 
  a. Consider this a normal finding.
  b. Refer the individual for further evaluation.
  c. Document this finding as an asymmetric light reflex.
  d. Perform the confrontation test to validate the findings.

Question 2

A patient's vision is recorded as 20/30 when the Snellen eye chart is used. The nurse interprets these results to indicate that:
 
  a. At 30 feet the patient can read the entire chart.
  b. The patient can read at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can read at 30 feet.
  c. The patient can read the chart from 20 feet in the left eye and 30 feet in the right eye.
  d. The patient can read from 30 feet what a person with normal vision can read from 20 feet.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Reflection of the light on the corneas should be in exactly the same spot on each eye, or symmetric. If asymmetry is noted, then the nurse should administer the cover test.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The top number indicates the distance the person is standing from the chart; the denominator gives the distance at which a normal eye can see.

[Jipu 123]

Excellent

[Liddy]

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