Eyes the Eyes Flashcards
The pupil should be ___ in size.
3-5mm
Have client look up/down/sideways to…
Inspect the Conjuctiva
Red spots in the conjuctiva suggest:
Petechial Hemorrhages
To test visual acuity we use the:
Snellen Chart
Snellen chart is placed __ away from client.
20 feet
For a non-english speaking person or a child we use a chart with:
E’s only
If client has corrective lenses, should we use them?
Yes
The top number in acuity represents the:
Distance between the client and the chart.
The bottom number indicates:
The distance @ which someone with normal vision should be able to read the line.
To test for near visual acuity we:
Hold a print 14” from the client.
When should we use this test?
For people who complain of having difficulty reading or over 40.
What would a failed test suggest?
Presbyopia
To test eye alignment and movement we use the:
Cover Test
If the uncovered/covered eye moves it would suggest:
Muscle weakness
To test eye alignment we:
Hold a light 12” from client, shine on bridge of nose. Reflection on cornea should be the same in both eyes.