The nurse is performing the diagnostic positions test. Normal findings would be which of these results?
a. Convergence of the eyes
b. Parallel movement of both eyes
c. Nystagmus in extreme superior gaze
d. Slight amount of lid lag when moving the eyes from a superior to an inferior position
ANS: B
A normal response for the diagnostic positions test is parallel tracking of the object with both eyes. Eye movement that is not parallel indicates a weakness of an extraocular muscle or dysfunction of the CN that innervates it.
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