Snellen Test & Eye Med Administering Flashcards
Chart used for distance vision evaluation
Snellen Chart
How should a patient stand for the Snellen Test
Heels at the front of the tape mark
If a patient cannot stand for a Snellen test …
place chair at appropriate distance, and allow patient to sit for exam
While testing with either eye, a patient should
keep both eyes open & cover the opposite eye that is not being tested
If a patient is having difficulty reading any line,
they should be told to finish the line & read it to the best of their ability
During a Snellen Test, a CCMA should
point to each line and have the patient read the letters
IF a patient misreads any line, the CCMA should
have them continue to the following lines
When a patient cannot read letters on smaller lines, the CCMA should
begin testing with the occlude beginning at Line 1
Why are there green and red lines on the Snellen charts?
Patient. should be able to identify the color of the bars
How should a patient use an occlude during a Snellen Test
Patient should hold the occlude on front of the opposite eye being tested, while keeping both eyes open
When a medication order calls for the administration of gtts, it applies to the preparation of
solutions
How many times should a drug be checked against a medication order
3
How should patient be positioned for application of eye medication?
Laying flat
How should the eye be prepared for medication administration?
Pull the lower eyelid down with your non dominate hand
Where should the dominant hand be placed while adminstering meds?
Patients forehead
