NURS 612 Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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measurement of near vision have patient hold the Rosenbaum Pocket Vision Screener at
a comfortable distance (about 35cm/14inches) from the eyes and read the smallest line
possible.
confrontation test tests peripheral vision
sit or stand opposite the patient at eye level at a distance of about 3ft
ask the pt to cover the right eye while you cover your left eye.
fully extend your arm midway between the patient and yourself and wiggle your fingers as you
move your arm slowly centrally.
Have the patient tell you when the fingers are fist seen
compare the patient's response to the time you first note the fingers
Test nasal, temporal, superior, and inferior fields
LEsions most likely to produce abnormalities include stroke, retinal detachment, optic
neuropathy, pituitary tumor compression at the optic chiasm, and central retinal vascular
occlusion
, Color vision test color plates in which numerals are produced in primary colors and
surrounded by confusing colors
patient is asked to read the numbers
A finding of course eyebrows that do not extend beyond the temporal canthus may indicate
what? hypothyroidism
periorbital edema may indicate what? thyroid eye disease
allergies
renal disease (nephrotic syndrome)
heart disease (congestive heart failure)
A finding of flat to slightly raised, oval, irregularly shaped, yellow-tinted lesions (xanthelasma)
on the periorbital tissues indicates what? depositions of lipids and may suggest an
abnormality of lipid metabolism
Lightly closed eyes that exhibit fasciculations or tremors of the lids may indicate what
condition? hyperthyroidism
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measurement of near vision have patient hold the Rosenbaum Pocket Vision Screener at
a comfortable distance (about 35cm/14inches) from the eyes and read the smallest line
possible.
confrontation test tests peripheral vision
sit or stand opposite the patient at eye level at a distance of about 3ft
ask the pt to cover the right eye while you cover your left eye.
fully extend your arm midway between the patient and yourself and wiggle your fingers as you
move your arm slowly centrally.
Have the patient tell you when the fingers are fist seen
compare the patient's response to the time you first note the fingers
Test nasal, temporal, superior, and inferior fields
LEsions most likely to produce abnormalities include stroke, retinal detachment, optic
neuropathy, pituitary tumor compression at the optic chiasm, and central retinal vascular
occlusion
, Color vision test color plates in which numerals are produced in primary colors and
surrounded by confusing colors
patient is asked to read the numbers
A finding of course eyebrows that do not extend beyond the temporal canthus may indicate
what? hypothyroidism
periorbital edema may indicate what? thyroid eye disease
allergies
renal disease (nephrotic syndrome)
heart disease (congestive heart failure)
A finding of flat to slightly raised, oval, irregularly shaped, yellow-tinted lesions (xanthelasma)
on the periorbital tissues indicates what? depositions of lipids and may suggest an
abnormality of lipid metabolism
Lightly closed eyes that exhibit fasciculations or tremors of the lids may indicate what
condition? hyperthyroidism
