You Would Like to Test a Patient's Visual Acuity, but a Visual

question 20

Multiple Choice

You would like to test a patient's visual acuity, but a visual acuity card or wall chart is not available. You can still test for visual acuity by:

• A) asking the patient to indicate the farthest object he can see.
• B) checking the pupils.
• C) having the patient count your raised fingers.
• D) covering one eye and testing for light accommodation.

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Definitions:

Impulsivity

The inclination to make decisions impulsively, showing conduct that lacks careful thought, contemplation, or regard for potential outcomes.

Ventral Striatum

A component of the brain's reward system that plays a significant role in motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system, significantly involved in emotion regulation, emotional learning, and the formation of memories related to emotional events.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals that carry signals over the gap between synapses in the brain.