THE GERIATRIC AND APHAKIC PATIENT (2.0) Flashcards
What segment style is typically recommended for the binocular aphakic patient? A. Executive B. Ultex A C. 22 x 9 “B”, ribbon segment D. Y ounger
C. 22 x 9 “B”, ribbon segment
What bifocal segment style is recommended for the monocular aphakic patient? A. Kryptok B. Ultex A C. Flat-top 16 x 9 D. Executive
C. Flat-top 16 x 9
Which of the following is not recommended for the aphakic prescription? A. Use flatter base curves on the lens B. Use a pink #1 coat on the lens C. Use a longer vertex distance D. Use jumbo nose pads E. Knife edge the lenses F. Use a combination frame
C. Use a longer vertex distance
Spectacle correction of aphakia usually produces what change in retinal image size? A. 1⁄4 to 1/3 decrease B. 1⁄2 increase C. 1⁄4 to 1/3 increase D. None of the above
C. 1⁄4 to 1/3 increase
The reduction of the magnification by a contact lens in aphakia depends upon
A. The refractive state prior to cataract extraction
B. Error of the phakic eye
C. The visual acuity prior to cataract extraction
D. The near point of convergence prior to extraction
E. Both A and B are correct
E. Both A and B are correct
A. The refractive state prior to cataract extraction
B. Error of the phakic eye
Contact lens correction of aphakia produces what change in retinal image size?
A. 5-10% decrease B. 5-10% increase C. 20-30% increase D. 20-30% decrease E. None of the above
B. 5-10% increase
Why are passive exercises prescribed for the elderly?
A. To retain mobility of parts
B. To aid circulation
C. To prevent atrophy
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Locomotion (moving about generally) is necessary for the elderly because of improvement of A. Circulation B. Muscle tone C. Digestion and elimination D. A, B, and C
D. A, B, and C
A. Circulation
B. Muscle tone
C. Digestion and elimination
Muscles not extended have a tendency to shorten.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Passive exercise is given to
A. Prevent muscle atrophy
B. Prevent crippling or permanent bending of a limb
C. Help the patient recover the use of a hand, or arm, or leg
D. A, B, and C
D. A, B, and C
A. Prevent muscle atrophy
B. Prevent crippling or permanent bending of a limb
C. Help the patient recover the use of a hand, or arm, or leg
Exercise done by someone for the patient when the patient can not initiate the motion himself is referred to as passive exercise.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Resistive exercise refers to motion performed against gravity or pressure; for example, motion in water.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Active exercise refers to exercise willed and performed by the patient, and indicates getting out of bed and walking.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Functional rehabilitation is restoring to the patient the ability of self-care.’
A. True
B. False
A. True
A primary function of rehabilitation of the aged is to teach the patient to A. Accept what he cannot change B. Uses the ability left him C. Live with permanent disabilities D. All of the above
D. All of the above