Which Condition May Complicate the Assessment of an Older Adult

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which condition may complicate the assessment of an older adult patient with a suspected head injury?

• A) Sensory deficits
• B) Slowed metabolism
• C) Preexisting cerebral dysfunction
• D) Decreased pulmonary function

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Definitions:

Accommodation Response

The ability of the eye to change its focus from distant to nearby objects, involving the thickening of the lens.

Convergence

The inward movement of the eyes toward each other, typically occurring when focusing on a nearby object.

Dilation of the Pupils

The enlargement or widening of the pupils, which can occur in response to low light conditions or as a reaction to certain drugs.

Consensual Light Reflex

The reflex constriction of the pupil in the unstimulated eye when the other eye is exposed to bright light.