Your patient has had a sudden loss of vision after head trauma. You are helping the patient identify where items are on her dinner tray so she can feed herself. How would you describe the placement of items on the dinner tray?
A) Like the face of a clock
B) Like using a compass
C) Like giving directions
D) Like reading a map
Ans: A
Feedback: The food tray's composition is likened to the face of a clock; for example, the main plate may be described as being at 12 o'clock or the coffee cup at 3 o'clock. You would not describe the placement of items on the food tray like the patient is using a compass, giving directions, or reading a map.
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