Health Assessment #3 - Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, & Throat Flashcards
1
Q
What does PERRLA stand for?
A
Pupils are equal in size and shape, round, reactive to light, and accomodation
2
Q
When testing the anterior eyeball structures, what does accomodation mean?
A
Accomodation = constriction & convergence
3
Q
What is the diagnostics position test?
A
Normal: Parallel tracking bilaterally through 6 cardinal positions.
Nystagmus at extreme lateral gaze = normal