To assess the patient's visual acuity, the nurse should use the
a. ophthalmoscope c. Snellen chart
b. otoscope d. pen light
C
The Snellen chart is used to assess visual acuity. The ophthalmoscope is used to assess the fundus and is usually used by an advanced nurse practitioner. The otoscope is used to assess the ear. A pen light is used to assess eye movements.
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a. A newborn's skull is still forming and fractures fairly easily. b. Unless a blood vessel is involved, linear skull fractures heal without special treatment. c. Clavicle fractures often need to be set with an inserted pin for stability. d. Other than the skull, the most common skeletal injuries are to leg bones.
The nurse understands that which occurring soon after birth can indicate cystic fibrosis?
a. Murmur b. Hypoglycemia c. Meconium ileus d. Muscle weakness
Male menopause is: a. not a real medical condition. b. a term used to describe men as they age, and thechanges that occur
c. similar to female menopause, with hot flushes anditchy skin. d. a medical condition caused by an increased level of testosterone, just before production ceases.
A characterization of the fourth developmental stage of the health services delivery framework is
a. Nurses in the United States being predominantly women b. The expansion of the number and type of health care facilities c. Dependence on technology for patient care d. The discovery and development of pharmacological advances