Measuring/Recording Height and Weight
When referring to 20/20 vision, what doe the top number represent?
The distance the patient is away form the chart
Why are the height and weight measurements of infants and toddlers recorded on a National Center for Health Statics growth graph ?
Growth is rapid, and the graphed info allows the physician to check the child's growth and compare it o the average percentiles of other children the same age.
What test is used to detect defects in color vision?
Ishilhora Method
How si the test to detect defects in color vision performed?
It is done in a room illuminated by natural daylight but not by the bright sunlight
What test is used to check for hyperopia?
Jaeger system
A below normal value for head circumference can be an indication of
Microencephaly
What type of light is preferred for a visual acuity test?
Natural light
Name 3 types of Snellen charts.
Picture charts Alphabet charts E charts
T
Relaxation of the ventricles
List f4 points that should be observed when daily weights are ordered for a patient.
Same scale everyday Make sure scale balaced Weigh at same time Same amount of clothes
When referring to 20/20 vision, what does the bottom number represent?
The height of the characters that the patient can read at that distance
Why are chest circumferences measured in adults?
To determine the progression of the disease
Why are height and weight measurements taken?
To determine whether a patient is over or under wight. To indicate if you have a disease.
Why do daily weights?
To make sure the patient does not have fluid
OU:
both eyes
What is hyperopia?
farsightedness, defect in close vison
If an infant's head circumference measures above the 95th percentile, this can be an indication of
hydrocephalus
OS:
left eye
What is myopia?
nearsightedness, defect in distant vision
OD:
right eye
Define Visual Acuity
Ability to perceive and comprehend the sense of sight
P
Atrial Contraction
Q-S
Contraction of the ventricles
What vision defect is tested with he Snellen Chart
Distant chart
