Vision Flashcards
Which visual dysfunction is commonly associated with a right hemisphere stroke?
A) Hemianopsia
B) Diplopia
C) Cortical blindness
D) Oculomotor nerve palsy
A) Hemianopsia
Explanation: A right hemisphere stroke often causes left-sided visual field loss (hemianopsia).
Which assessment is most appropriate for evaluating visual-perceptual deficits post-CVA?
A) Mini-Mental State Examination
B) Clock Drawing Test
C) Berg Balance Scale
D) Canadian Occupational Performance Measure
Answer: B) Clock Drawing Test
Explanation: The Clock Drawing Test is effective for assessing visual-perceptual deficits
Diplopia after CNS disturbance is best addressed initially by:
A) Patching one eye
B) Prescription of prism glasses
C) Teaching compensatory head movements
D) Surgical correction
Answer: A) Patching one eye
Explanation: Temporarily patching one eye can reduce diplopia and improve function.
What is the primary goal of OT interventions for visual dysfunction post-CNS disturbance?
A) Restore 20/20 vision
B) Address underlying cognitive impairments
C) Maximize functional use of vision
D) Promote full neurological recovery
Answer: C) Maximize functional use of vision
Explanation: OTs focus on improving the functional use of remaining visual abilities.
A client reports difficulty reading due to blurry vision post-CNS injury. What should the OT suspect?
A) Strabismus
B) Accommodative insufficiency
C) Optic neuritis
D) Visual field neglect
Answer: B) Accommodative insufficiency
Explanation: Accommodative insufficiency results in difficulty focusing on near tasks like reading.
The most common visual deficit following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is:
A) Visual field loss
B) Nystagmus
C) Diplopia
D) Photophobia
Answer: A) Visual field loss
Explanation: Visual field loss is prevalent due to the brain’s extensive visual pathways.
Which strategy is most effective for managing visual field deficits in daily tasks?
A) Bright lighting
B) Anchoring techniques
C) Use of tinted lenses
D) Increasing font size
Answer: B) Anchoring techniques
Explanation: Anchoring helps clients compensate for visual field deficits during reading and navigation.
Visual scanning training is most appropriate for clients with:
A) Cortical blindness
B) Homonymous hemianopsia
C) Convergence insufficiency
D) Cranial nerve palsy
Answer: B) Homonymous hemianopsia
Explanation: Visual scanning helps clients compensate for lost visual fields.
What intervention can improve functional performance for a client with diplopia?
A) Eye movement exercises
B) Contrast enhancement
C) Visual scanning strategies
D) Use of auditory cues
Answer: A) Eye movement exercises
Explanation: Exercises can help improve binocular vision coordination.
A client with CNS disturbance reports difficulty driving due to peripheral vision loss. What should the OT recommend?
A) Referral for a driving assessment
B) Restriction of driving
C) Use of magnifiers
D) Bright overhead lighting
Answer: A) Referral for a driving assessment
Explanation: A driving assessment evaluates safety and adaptations for visual deficits.
Which environmental modification is most beneficial for someone with photophobia post-TBI?
A) Use of blinds to control natural light
B) Installing high-lumen light bulbs
C) Using brightly colored furniture
D) Increasing screen brightness
Answer: A) Use of blinds to control natural light
Explanation: Blinds help manage light levels to reduce discomfort from photophobia.
Which test evaluates oculomotor control post-CNS injury?
A) Convergence test
B) Snellen chart
C) Humphrey visual field test
D) Visual evoked potential test
Answer: A) Convergence test
Explanation: The convergence test assesses oculomotor control and binocular vision
A client with homonymous hemianopsia often has difficulty with:
A) Depth perception
B) Recognizing faces
C) Detecting objects in one visual field
D) Adjusting to light changes
Answer: C) Detecting objects in one visual field
Explanation: Homonymous hemianopsia affects one side of the visual field.
The Brock String exercise is used for improving:
A) Visual field loss
B) Visual scanning
C) Ocular alignment and convergence
D) Light sensitivity
Answer: C) Ocular alignment and convergence
Explanation: The Brock String helps with binocular vision and convergence issues.
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with visual neglect?
A) Environmental modifications
B) Teaching compensatory scanning techniques
C) Providing auditory cues
D) Using prism glasses
Answer: B) Teaching compensatory scanning techniques
Explanation: Scanning techniques train the client to become aware of the neglected field.
A client struggles to read due to difficulty maintaining focus on text. The OT should suspect:
A) Diplopia
B) Accommodative insufficiency
C) Hemianopsia
D) Visual neglect
Answer: B) Accommodative insufficiency
Explanation: Difficulty focusing on near objects indicates accommodative issues.
The primary goal of using prism glasses in OT is to:
A) Correct refractive errors
B) Shift the visual field for compensation
C) Reduce light sensitivity
D) Improve eye convergence
Answer: B) Shift the visual field for compensation
Explanation: Prism glasses redirect the visual field, aiding clients with field deficits.
Which strategy is most effective for reducing clutter for clients with visual impairments?
A) Bright, contrasting colors
B) Minimized patterns and objects in the environment
C) Task lighting
D) Increasing screen resolution
Answer: B) Minimized patterns and objects in the environment
Explanation: A clean, uncluttered environment helps focus on essential items.
Which visual impairment results from damage to the cranial nerves controlling eye movements?
A) Hemianopsia
B) Nystagmus
C) Oculomotor palsy
D) Cortical blindness
Answer: C) Oculomotor palsy
Explanation: Oculomotor palsy affects eye movements controlled by cranial nerves.
A client reports difficulty seeing objects in low light conditions post-TBI. What is the probable cause?
A) Retinitis pigmentosa
B) Decreased contrast sensitivity
C) Visual neglect
D) Cortical blindness
Answer: B) Decreased contrast sensitivity
Explanation: Contrast sensitivity affects the ability to see in low light or distinguish objects.
What is a primary compensatory strategy for clients with macular degeneration?
A) Use of peripheral vision
B) Using a magnifying glass
C) Improving central fixation
D) Wearing dark glasses indoors
Answer: A) Use of peripheral vision
Explanation: Clients with macular degeneration rely on peripheral vision for tasks.
A client post-CVA experiences disorientation when navigating their home. The OT should address:
A) Spatial awareness
B) Color blindness
C) Light sensitivity
D) Depth perception
Answer: A) Spatial awareness
Explanation: Disorientation often results from impaired spatial processing.
Which intervention is most effective for teaching a client with low vision to locate objects?
A) Auditory feedback
B) Eccentric viewing techniques
C) Increase in screen brightness
D) Simplifying the environment
Answer: B) Eccentric viewing techniques
Explanation: Eccentric viewing uses unaffected areas of the visual field.
OTs working with cortical blindness should focus on:
A) Environmental adaptations
B) Sensory substitution strategies
C) Vision restoration therapy
D) Medication management
Answer: B) Sensory substitution strategies
Explanation: These strategies compensate for visual loss using other senses.
Which condition involves rapid, involuntary eye movements?
A) Diplopia
B) Hemianopsia
C) Nystagmus
D) Strabismus
Answer: C) Nystagmus
Explanation: Nystagmus involves rhythmic oscillations of the eyes.
Which visual impairment is characterized by difficulty perceiving depth?
A) Cortical blindness
B) Strabismus
C) Depth perception deficit
D) Visual field cut
Answer: C) Depth perception deficit
Explanation: Depth perception deficits impair the ability to judge distances accurately.
Visual closure is essential for which functional task?
A) Identifying an incomplete object
B) Scanning the environment
C) Following a moving target
D) Adjusting to light changes
Answer: A) Identifying an incomplete object
Explanation: Visual closure is the ability to identify an object when part of it is missing.
Which of the following is a restorative intervention for visual field deficits?
A) Auditory cues
B) Light filters
C) Scanning exercises
D) Using a guide dog
Answer: C) Scanning exercises
Explanation: Scanning exercises help improve awareness of the impaired visual field.
Which condition involves loss of vision due to damage in the occipital lobe?
A) Hemianopsia
B) Cortical blindness
C) Diplopia
D) Nystagmus
Answer: B) Cortical blindness
Explanation: Cortical blindness results from damage to the visual cortex, not the eyes.
A client frequently bumps into objects on one side. This behavior is likely due to:
A) Diplopia
B) Visual neglect
C) Convergence insufficiency
D) Optic nerve damage
Answer: B) Visual neglect
Explanation: Visual neglect involves inattention to one side of the body or environment.
Which activity would best assess saccadic eye movements?
A) Reading a paragraph aloud
B) Following a moving target
C) Looking quickly between two stationary objects
D) Identifying shapes in a complex background
Answer: C) Looking quickly between two stationary objects
Explanation: Saccadic movements are rapid eye movements between two points. Key word: quickly
What adaptation can help a client with low vision manage medication independently?
A) Bright task lighting
B) Large-print medication labels
C) Audio instructions
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Multiple strategies can support medication management for clients with low vision.
The OT observes a client struggling to locate objects on a cluttered table. This indicates:
A) Visual inattention
B) Impaired figure-ground perception
C) Depth perception deficit
D) Accommodative insufficiency
Answer: B) Impaired figure-ground perception
Explanation: Figure-ground perception is the ability to distinguish objects from the background.
A common symptom of cranial nerve III (oculomotor) palsy is:
A) Diplopia
B) Photophobia
C) Nystagmus
D) Blurred peripheral vision
Answer: A) Diplopia
Explanation: Cranial nerve III palsy often leads to double vision