The nurse is teaching parents about the visual ability of their newborn. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. Visual acuity is between 20/100 and 20/400.
b. Tear glands do not begin to function until 8 to 12 weeks of age.
c. Infants can momentarily fixate on a bright object that is within 8 inches.
d. The infant demonstrates visual preferences of black-and-white contrasting patterns.
e. The infant prefers bright colors (red, orange, blue) over medium colors (yellow, green, pink).

Answer 1

ANS: A, C, D
Visual acuity is reported to be between 20/100 and 20/400, depending on the vision measurement techniques. The infant has the ability to momentarily fixate on a bright or moving object that is within 20 cm (8 inches) and in the midline of the visual field. The infant demonstrates visual preferences of black-and-white contrasting patterns. The visual preference is for medium colors (yellow, green, pink) over dim or bright colors (red, orange, blue). Tear glands begin to function until 2 to 4 weeks of age.