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Which term should NOT be used when recording/reporting observations?
Which term should NOT be used when recording/reporting observations?
- WNL: Within normal limits
- Good
- WE NEVER LOOKED (correct)
- OK
What should be used to facilitate the observation of ocular abnormalities in the patient?
What should be used to facilitate the observation of ocular abnormalities in the patient?
- Ophthalmoscope
- Penlight/transilluminator (correct)
- Ultrasound scanner
- Magnifying glass
What should be compared to the concept of normal/healthy when observing the patient?
What should be compared to the concept of normal/healthy when observing the patient?
- Laboratory results
- Patient's medical history
- X-ray images
- Observations (correct)
What should be observed for when examining the patient's face?
What should be observed for when examining the patient's face?
What should be observed for in the patient's posture?
What should be observed for in the patient's posture?
What should be compared when observing the patient's body and face?
What should be compared when observing the patient's body and face?
What should be described when observing the patient's eyes?
What should be described when observing the patient's eyes?
What should be used to describe the findings for binocular vision?
What should be used to describe the findings for binocular vision?
What should be used to describe the pupil when observing the patient's eyes?
What should be used to describe the pupil when observing the patient's eyes?
What should be used to observe the sclera of the patient's eyes?
What should be used to observe the sclera of the patient's eyes?
Which of the following terms is NOT acceptable when recording/reporting observations?
Which of the following terms is NOT acceptable when recording/reporting observations?
What should be used to describe the eyelid when recording observations?
What should be used to describe the eyelid when recording observations?
