Author Question: A nurse assesses a client's eyes by testing the cardinal fields of vision for coordination and ... (Read 16 times)

stephzh · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse assesses a client's eyes by testing the cardinal fields of vision for coordination and alignment. What eye characteristic is being assessed by this process?

A) Visual acuity
B) Extraocular movements
C) Peripheral vision
D) Existence of cataracts

Question 2

The nurse palpating the skin of a client documents a firm 1.5 cm mass on the lower right leg. What type of skin lesion does this describe?

A) Macule
B) Wheal
C) Vesicle
D) Nodule

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The nurse tests for extraocular movements by assessing the cardinal fields of vision for coordination and alignment. Normally both eyes move together, are coordinated, and are parallel. Visual acuity is assessed with the Snellen chart. Tests for peripheral vision (or visual fields) are used to assess retinal function and optic nerve function. Full peripheral vision is normal. Cataracts are noted by inspection (cloudiness of the lens).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
A nodule is a mass 0.5 cm to 2 cm that is firmer than a papule. A macule is a lesion that is 1 cm or smaller. A wheal is an irregular, superficial area of localized skin edema. A vesicle is a 1 cm or less lesion filled with serous fluid.